I'm an advocate for evidence-based instruction, and one of the few shining areas in that space is early reading. The science of reading provides a wealth of insights into how the mind learns to decode, comprehend, and engage with text. But simply knowing what goes into a science-based literacy block or textbook isn’t enough—students require…

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02.07.2025

Direct Instruction Motivation Part 1: Keep It Moving – Education Rickshaw

This series explores a rarely discussed strength of direct instruction: its power to motivate students. While critics often paint explicit teaching as boring or uninspiring, the truth is that its structure, pace, and design motivate kids better than any other system. Momentum is fragile. Linger too long, and you’ll lose them. Ask a question the…

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02.07.2025

Steplab Coaching Ambassador Program, North America – Education Rickshaw

As you're thinking about your PD for school year 2025-26, I recommend the Steplab Ambassador Program. My colleagues and I will teach you how to coach and use our tools to make efficient and effective instruction come to life in your school. "My Steplab Ambassador experience has been a meaningful journey, providing the essential structure I need,…

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02.07.2025

S4E35: Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein on MTSS and Direct Instruction – Education Rickshaw

In this episode of The Direct Instruction Podcast - cross-posted on Progressively Incorrect - I’m joined by Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein—three educators and researchers whose work intersects at the heart of effective instruction and systems-level change. After engaging conversations with each of them around Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and the role…

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Science of Reading Meets Explicit Instruction – Education Rickshaw

Direct Instruction Motivation Part 1: Keep It Moving – Education Rickshaw

Steplab Coaching Ambassador Program, North America – Education Rickshaw

S4E35: Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein on MTSS and Direct Instruction – Education Rickshaw

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