Sixteen years of practitioner thinking, in one place.
Our frameworks aren't developed in isolation. Every tool, every resource, and every training we deliver has been shaped by the school leaders we work alongside, piloting drafts, identifying gaps, and telling us when something doesn't work in a real building. Their voices don't just inform what we build. They appear in it.
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Sample chapters — available once our new printing arrives.
Leveraging AI for Goal Setting
2–3 new guides on using AI to set and track meaningful instructional goals.
16 years of writing on feedback and instructional leadership.
Read what we were saying before it was trending — the full archive goes back to 2013.
Better Evidence, Better Feedback: From Guesswork to Growth
Vague feedback like "differentiate" or "increase rigor" doesn't move practice. Here's how concrete classroom evidence builds the credibility that makes feedback land.
We Dare You: Make 3 Shifts to Feedback for Learning
Three shifts — multiple observation methods, formative improvement cycles, and trained observers — that move feedback from accountability to real learning.
Two Truths and a Lie: Let's Break the Ice of Educator Evaluation
Feedback genuinely changes teacher performance. But a new evaluation policy alone won't. It takes culture and practice to close the gap.
Tangible tools for the work.
The Books
The full methodology behind every strategy, tool, and coaching cycle T&F builds — start here to go deeper.
Inspiration Decks™
Spark reflection and discussion around leading learning — pick the deck that matches your needs.
Feed Forward Inspiration Deck™
For teachers and instructional coaches.
Lead Forward Inspiration Deck™
For building and district leaders.
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