Douglas Fisher
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Literacy is for Life.
San Diego
Joined March 2009
Always grateful when educators share how The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning is supporting their work. Reviews like this remind us why clarity & evidence matter in every classroom. #Thankyou to those who take the time to let us know! #bookreviews #education #visiblelearning
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Often misunderstood, Depth of Knowledge (DOK) measures the depth & context in which students demonstrate their learning. It's not just a wheel of verbs! https://t.co/VxxkFOj0qi
#teacherclarity #visiblelearning #studentassessment
ascd.org
Depth of knowledge. It’s a concept we in education have heard a lot about since our states transitioned to college and career ready standards, be it the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generatio
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Strong PLCs can reverse burnout. When teams focus on clarity, shared goals, & real collaboration, collective efficacy grows. https://t.co/nDSQ6IVQPQ
#PLC #education #collectiveefficacy #schoolleaders #teachers
eschoolnews.com
Why modern professional learning communities need to focus on adult learning, real problems, and spreading innovation--enter PLC+.
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Watch this short classroom video clip to see a teacher introducing learning intentions & success criteria. Notice how she makes the content clear & accessible. #visiblelearning #teacherclarity #classroomvideo #teachers
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Honored to be part of the Spring 2026 Learning & the Brain conference. Join in NYC or virtually to hear from experts in the field of brain science & learn strategies to support executive function in PreK-12 classrooms. https://t.co/9GJRk6DPxb
#educationconference #teacherPD
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Chronic absenteeism is rarely about motivation. For many MLLs, it’s about barriers they face & if school is safe, welcoming, & worth coming back to. When leaders pair high expectations w empathy & connection, attendance becomes a byproduct of belonging. https://t.co/1Hw9Po4KK4
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Teacher clarity begins with clearly defined learning intentions. Learning Intentions are paired with Success Criteria describing what proficiency looks like. There is clear organization of content. Evidence is collected and used. #visiblelearning #teachers #education
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Interesting study concluded Observers' & S' measures of T performance on 3 variables related to teacher clarity were found to bear very substantially & statistically significantly w S achievement & satisfaction. https://t.co/VBBfSBlayp
#teacherclarity #teachers #education
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Belonging is foundational to learning, & leaders play a critical role in shaping it. These 5 practices offer a clear path for strengthening relationships and improving outcomes for students & staff https://t.co/BbUZ3j8Dex
#schoolleaders #EdWeek
edweek.org
Belonging has become an imperative for school and district leaders navigating attendance challenges, disengagement, and staff strain. Belonging is not abstract—actions to promote belonging are...
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Teacher Clarity is so much more than Learning Intentions and Success Criteria! It's a mindset & a commitment. #teachers #visiblelearning
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TEXAS EDUCATORS Free webinars explore how to strengthen quality & impact of your PLCs. For TX coaches, school & district leaders - 4 sessions covering Implementation to Impact. Details & register at https://t.co/AqXxJh2AYY
#texased #plc #schoolleaders
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Great timing to revisit this blog on teacher retention strategies. https://t.co/jk5zB6MAqn
#education #schoolleaders #teachers #retention
edweek.org
Better money is a solid first step. But teachers need to be treated as professionals if they are to stay.
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Consequential Leaders cultivate structures for evidence-based decision-making. One way to accomplish this is to use this prompt in PLC & staff meetings & during instructional coaching - encouraging reasoning, not just opinions. #Schoolleaders #leadership #PLC
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Research shows when Ts share strong collective capability & clarity, S achievement rises in reading & math. These didn't just CORRELATE with outcomes; they PREDICTED them! When teams trust & believe in one another - S's benefit. Cite: Goddard, R. D., Hoy, W. K., & Hoy, A. W. 2000
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Motivation isn’t fixed. It grows when students feel capable, connected & in control of their learning. This research highlights how competence, autonomy & belonging shape engagement & why our daily instructional choices matter. https://t.co/dfmfCaip5S
#student motivation
researchgate.net
Download Citation | A Motivational Science Perspective on the Role of Student Motivation in Learning and Teaching Contexts | A motivational science perspective on student motivation in learning and...
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"What problem are you trying to solve? Here's the most powerful Q consequential leaders ask when considering data gathering, analysis & action. Without clarity, we risk gathering & analyzing the wrong data & then wondering why nothing has changed." #leadership
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The stories leaders choose to tell shape how people think, what they beleive is possible, & whether they feel compelled to act. Steve Denning's Forbes piece on leadership storytelling reinforces this concept. What's your leadership story? https://t.co/WAHBHrKEtw
#leadership
forbes.com
Effective leadership storytelling must find ways to overcome the confirmation bias with a different narrative pattern: the springboard story
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Don't forget to activate background knowledge throughout your lesson! In this 2010 @NASSP article, we note that while developing background knowledge is key, it's not always done at the outset & we explore common ways to activate BK during lessons. https://t.co/W1stdfXdc4
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School & District Leaders - Free Webinar! Discover how to move beyond well meaning intentions and lead with purpose. Learn 5 leadership imperatives & start to lead consequentially! https://t.co/z9gFnLJkbN
#schoolleaders #districtleaders #edwebinar
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#Educators often ask what helps Ss persist through challenges. This #research informed my thinking - it's a powerful look at how beliefs shape engagement and achievement. https://t.co/0jlrMNiOna
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