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How to Go From “Talking About Students” to Changing School Systems (with Kurtis Hewson)
Most schools say they “collaborate.” They hold team meetings. They talk about students. They review data.But without clear infrastructure, those meetings become update...
Student Wellness Is a Design Decision, Not a Siloed Activity (with Lauren Porosoff)
When schools talk about improving engagement, student wellness, or school climate, it often turns into assemblies, themed weeks, or standalone initiatives. When school...
Five “clinical containers” to design your language therapy system
In episode 255 of De Facto Leaders, I elaborate on the concept of using vocabulary as a large “container”, so you can design sessions efficiently without sacrificing q...
Three Pieces of Unconventional Advice I Give SLPs
Many experienced SLPs think they just need to plan better.Tweak the activity. Adjust the visuals.Try a new printable or protocol.But what if none of that is the real p...
Education is a business. Let’s stop pretending it isn’t.
“Education isn’t a business” is a thing people say when they’re upset about how the school systems are being run.But education actually IS a business. Saying otherwise...