by rodaniel | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
In many districts across the country, the hallways are adorned with beautifully designed posters of the Profile of a Learner. These documents often feature circles or gears representing the skills we promise our community our graduates will possess: Critical Thinker,...
by rodaniel | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
A tiny click echoed in the quiet before first period. We will call the student Greg. He was new to this school, new to this way of learning. After he checked a box on his daily to-do list; he paused. Just for a second. Long enough to let the feeling land: Proud. Not...
by rodaniel | Feb 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you want more student-to-student talk (Academic Dialogue) without losing instructional time, Think, Ink, Pair, Share is a reliable go-to routine. It’s quick, repeatable, and it gets every student thinking, writing, and speaking—not just the ones who always raise...
by rodaniel | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve been having a series of amazing conversations lately about the nature of collaboration. We have been exploring individual examples of excellent teamwork or exemplary collaboration to analyze them through the lens of a formal skill rubric. In one discussion, a...
by rodaniel | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
CTL Embraces the Entanglement of Literacy and the Arts to Support Student Learning As educators, we often talk about helping children “make meaning.” But meaning is not made through text alone—meaning is constructed through multiple modalities: movement, image, sound,...
by rodaniel | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Durable-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage readers to consider their...
by rodaniel | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The blog series, “Micro-routines for Macro-skills,” is a multi-part exploration of how to intentionally teach and validate “durable skills” (soft skills) in the classroom. The posts will be released weekly through October, and we encourage...
by rodaniel | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog
Across the country, school districts are rethinking what it means to prepare students for success. The call is clear: students need more than academic knowledge—they need the Durable Skills that allow them to navigate life, learning, and work in an increasingly...
