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You trained them. Now what?

The science of reading conversation doesn't end with professional development.

Jennifer Phillips joins Dr. Bryce Johnson to ask what it actually takes to change instruction.

TIE Chats — out now. Listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/KhpaWmqAeG8
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7w5wZd8r2dtHdfOOJqdrjF?si=DB-3m5QZQ4SHddqTP2K2sQ

Learning to read isn’t something that simply naturally—it takes intentional, evidence-based instruction.

On this episode of TIE Chats, Science of Reading expert Jennifer Phillips breaks down what effective reading instruction really looks like, why the work can feel challenging, and why that challenge matters.

🎙️ TIE Chats | Trends in Education: New episode this Thursday

MTSS isn’t a Tier 2 problem.

In the latest episode of TIE Chats, Alyssa Leibman, Chief Academic Officer in her school district, breaks down what effective MTSS really looks like—and why the strongest systems start with strong instruction for every student.



https://youtu.be/eId1x-ekBZU
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5prwBOIDVSJQlevNAMmCi7?si=RHaPZSf7RemNtQRaZWqfuw

Share your experiences with MTSS below: the good, the bad, and the ugly... ⤵️

A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) can’t be stronger than the instruction at its foundation.

What would your data say about yours?

What does it take to make your district a place teachers choose—and choose to stay?

Roberto Rosas joins Dr. Bryce Johnson on TIE Chats for a conversation that moves beyond the job posting: mentoring, community partnerships, international recruitment, and the support that begins once a teacher says yes.

Bilingual Teachers: Recruiting & Retention is out now.

Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify.
https://youtu.be/9QZDH2_-VeM

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xckzplrX93OiiOIM34ZKS?si=zLqBQO5nRSOqWET7xoeKAA

Is your teacher recruitment strategy starting early enough?

This week on TIE Chats, Dr. Bryce Johnson and Roberto Rosas explore bilingual teacher recruitment and retention, from building educator pipelines earlier to university partnerships, mentoring, and the support that happens after the hire.

New episode drops Thursday, August 13th 💫 🎧️

"How does AI fit into the vision of instructional leadership rather than just innovation?"

Bryce Johnson and Gerardo Loera dive into how school leaders can use AI as a practical tool to strengthen teaching, learning, and leadership.

Share your thoughts below ⤵️



https://youtu.be/dPMQMjIGeCg

Where does your district see the biggest gap between the data you collect and the insight leaders actually need?

“We have enormous amounts of data, but yet we are information poor.”
says Gerardo Loera, Regional Director at a large metropolitan school district in California.

Hear Bryce and Gerardo dive into trends related to evidence of learning and instructional leadership. New TIE Chats episode dropping this Thursday, August 6th.

"We are not a system of schools. We are a school system."

Today's TIE Chats episode features Dr. Jasmine Briedwell, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services at Park Hill School District.

Bryce and Jasmine talk about their personal experiences and what they've learning about what it takes to build district-wide buy-in, develop leaders at every level, and turn strategic planning into meaningful implementation.

Find this episode and more TIE Chats on Youtube and Spotify, where new episodes drop every Thursday! 🎧️ 📢

TIE Chats | Strategic Planning with Dr. Jasmine Briedwell Dr. Bryce Johnson is joined by Dr. Jasmine Briedwell to explore how...

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