Help! My Students Aren't Learning!
School Is Out! by Mike Ditzenberger & Miles O'Shea
S3 · E2
Oct 12, 2025
56:48
Episode notes
Mike and Miles talk about designing lessons, units, and end of year goals with real measures of learning. They emphasize planning with alignment and setting goals that are clearly demonstrated by all students. Backward design, purposeful planning, and professional curiosity are highlighted in this powerful episode.
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