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What does effective instructional coaching really look like? In this special episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Jim Knight, one of the most influential voices in instructional coaching and K-12 professional learning. With over 20 years of research and 10+ books authored, Jim reflects on his journey from aspiring English teacher to pioneering coach and how instructional support has evolved....

What does it really mean to be an instructional leader? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Chelsea Gallagher, Principal of Mount Spokane High School and the 2025 Washington High School Principal of the Year, to explore the role principals play as instructional leaders....

How can we make math more accessible, engaging, and future-focused? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Eli Luberoff, founder and CEO of Desmos Studio, to explore how one of the most widely used math education tools in the world is transforming the way students learn....

How can districts prepare students for both college and career success—and what does it require from our instructional leaders? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Adam Bowen, Superintendent of New Buffalo Area Schools, for a candid conversation on building systems that equip students for life after graduation—whether that path leads to higher education, the workforce, or both....

How do we prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt tackles this question with Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor of The Project on Workforce at Harvard....

How can we align K–12 pathways with real economic opportunity? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. TJ Vari, Senior Director of Product Strategy at MaiaLearning, to explore how schools can design college and career pathways that truly prepare students for life after graduation—starting as early as kindergarten....

How can we make math instruction more engaging and relevant for every student? In this episode of Lessons Learned, Season 2, host Matt is joined by Dan Meyer, former high school math teacher and current VP of User Growth at Amplify, widely known for his groundbreaking work with Desmos....

What if K-12 school districts saw scheduling as a strategy for alignment rather than a task to be done? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Steven Gering, Director of School Success, to explore how schools can better prepare students for life beyond graduation. ...

Amid K-12 budget uncertainty, these 10 strategic levers offer district leaders a powerful way to maximize resources while improving student outcomes....