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Secrets to Building an Evidence-Driven School Culture
But Matthew, we’ve always done it that way! Not anymore! It’s time that we shift our priorities away from maintaining dated practices and...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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Revitalize Your Curriculum with These Research Techniques
Do you feel like your curriculum is stuck in a rut? Research can be the key to unlocking new, effective strategies that breathe life back...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20245 min read
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Types of Assessments: How to Measure Learning (and Why It Matters)
Quality assessment is key to delivering a quality education. In this video, I’m going to review the different kinds of assessment and...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20247 min read
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Productivity Tips for Evidence Empowered Educators
As I travel to speak to educators about the importance of evidence-based decision-making, the number one concern I hear over and over is...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20247 min read
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5 Myths about School Improvement Debunked
When it comes to discussing evidence-based school improvement - myths abound! I think this is largely due to the federal policy...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20246 min read
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Leveraging Assessments to Design Effective Interventions
Are you struggling to tailor interventions that truly help each student? Today, we’re talking about how diagnostic assessments can give...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20245 min read
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Are Your Grades REALLY Measuring Student Learning?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Are the grades I’m giving even real? Are they actually telling you and your students what they need..
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20245 min read
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7 Easy Steps to Supercharge Your School Improvement Plan
Are you tired of school improvement plans that don’t lead to real results? You’re not alone. In this video, we’re going to transform how...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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Kindergarten Teacher BOOSTS Vocabulary with This Simple Trick!
This is Brooke. She’s a kindergarten teacher, and in this video, I’m going to show you how she used research to expand her students’...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Rex's Classroom Experiment- Leading the Way with Evidence
This is Rex. He’s a high school teacher, and in this video, I’m going to show you how Rex solved a small but persistent problem in his...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Build Your Dream Research Use Team in 3 Easy Steps
When I work with school leaders on research use, the number one concern I hear is that they don’t have the time to do it all by themselves.
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20246 min read
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Transforming Schools: How Research is Revolutionizing Education
Have you ever wondered why some educational strategies work wonders while others fall flat? The secret often lies in how well educators...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20245 min read
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The Secret Behind Ronda's Effective Teaching Methods
This is Ronda, a wonderful kindergarten teacher. In this video, I’m going to show you how she used research evidence to find new strategies.
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Discover the Power of Evidence with Ken
This is Ken. He is a public school transportation director and in this video I’m going to show you how he used evidence to influence local..
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Evidence-Infused PLCs
Time is the number one barrier preventing teachers from using research. In this video, I’m going to explain how you can create protected...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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Avoid These Mistakes When Making School Decisions
So you’re a school principal dealing with a sudden wave of disruptive behavior—your first instinct might be to look around and see what...
Matthew B. Courtney, Ed.D.
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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