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The Evidence-First Observation

For decades, K-12 teacher evaluation has been built around a single event. That event is the wrong unit of measurement — and most educators already know it.

TJ Hoffman
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June 11, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

AI Can Boost Test Scores Without Boosting Learning. Two New Reports Explain the Gap.

AI can boost test scores without building understanding. Two new 2026 research reports reveal the gap between performance and genuine learning — and show why pedagogy, not the tool, is the deciding factor.

TJ Hoffman
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June 8, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

Teaching in the Age of AI

Kelley Garris introduces her Teaching in the Age of AI blog series with the conviction that AI should serve as a time-saving tool that frees teachers to focus on the irreplaceable human work of teaching—never as a replacement for the professional judgment, care, and connection that only a teacher can provide.

Kelley Garris
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June 3, 2026
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District Leadership

Jeff Bezos to School Leaders: Rethink the way you motivate teams

Jeff Bezos's secret for success: Stop rushing change! Complex school changes need realistic timelines and a coach, not just high standards

TJ Hoffman and Justin Baeder
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May 19, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

The Other AI: Why Awareness and Intention Matter More Than Artificial Intelligence

What AI actually requires from you. It's not about better prompts—it's about knowing what you're looking FOR, not just AT.

TJ Hoffman
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May 19, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

AI Isn't the Acronym You Think It Is

Everyone is talking about AI. Fewer people are talking about what AI actually requires from the professional using it.

TJ Hoffman
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February 21, 2019
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Coaching

More Conversations. Better Conversations. The Same Coach.

Great coaching isn't about delivering the right recommendation. It's about being present enough to ask the right question. This is about what becomes possible when AI handles the history — and coaches can finally just focus on the person in front of them.

TJ Hoffman
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February 21, 2019
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