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Microcredentials help learners build in-demand skills and demonstrate them clearly to employers. Read how we are using them in our work with Generation Schools Network to strengthen #EmployabilitySkills and bridge gaps between education and careers.
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How Districts Are Using Microcredentials to Strengthen Employability Skills
Across K–12 systems, frameworks for building and measuring employability skills sit in very different places. Some districts still rely on graduate profiles written years ago. Others have updated…
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February 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Microcredentials help learners build in-demand skills and demonstrate them clearly to employers. Read how we are using them in our work with Generation Schools Network to strengthen #EmployabilitySkills and bridge gaps between education and careers.
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2026 legislative sessions are underway, with tighter budgets and less predictability putting extra pressure on schools. Our Policy Watch blog breaks down the education policy trends district leaders need to keep an eye on this year.
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Policy Watch: What 2026 Legislative Sessions Mean for Schools
State capitols opened this year under unusually high pressure. Lawmakers face tighter budgets, higher public expectations, and faster policy change than at any point since the…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
2026 legislative sessions are underway, with tighter budgets and less predictability putting extra pressure on schools. Our Policy Watch blog breaks down the education policy trends district leaders need to keep an eye on this year.
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Virtual #tutoring isn’t going anywhere, and the latest studies explain why results vary. The research shows where time gets lost, what tutors do differently in 1:1 vs. 2:1 sessions, and what schools can change to boost impact. A solid read for anyone designing tutoring programs. buff.ly/mysmiSI
Virtual Tutoring Is Here to Stay. New Research Points to Ways to Make it Better
Researchers found that 19% of available time was lost to disruptions.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Virtual #tutoring isn’t going anywhere, and the latest studies explain why results vary. The research shows where time gets lost, what tutors do differently in 1:1 vs. 2:1 sessions, and what schools can change to boost impact. A solid read for anyone designing tutoring programs. buff.ly/mysmiSI
This interview reveals what rural CTE looks like when it works, with strong employer partnerships and programs built for local realities. Several ideas to explore if you are expanding CTE in a rural district!
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Rural CTE in Action: Insights from Eastern Washington
This is the second installment in our series on successful rural Career and Technical Education (CTE). In our first blog, we presented evidence of the effectiveness of CTE, explored how rural schools…
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February 4, 2026 at 10:48 PM
This interview reveals what rural CTE looks like when it works, with strong employer partnerships and programs built for local realities. Several ideas to explore if you are expanding CTE in a rural district!
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Support better #MTSS implementation with real-world examples. This fact sheet from REL Mid-Atlantic highlights DCPS’ framework and lessons learned.
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Consistent Implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports | IES
This fact sheet provides information about District of Columbia Public School's (DCPS) implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). The fact sheet contains information about the five…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Support better #MTSS implementation with real-world examples. This fact sheet from REL Mid-Atlantic highlights DCPS’ framework and lessons learned.
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Naming and planning for essential skills building can improve rigor and bring clarity to teachers and learners. One Colorado educator shares how in this interview.
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What Colorado’s Essential Skills look like in real classrooms: A teacher perspective
Colorado’s Essential Skills are a state-defined set of competencies tied to Colorado law and embedded in the academic standards. First adopted in 2018 and refined through a statewide review process,…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Naming and planning for essential skills building can improve rigor and bring clarity to teachers and learners. One Colorado educator shares how in this interview.
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Survey results suggest #CTE is responding quickly to workforce trends, especially in digital and AI-related fields. Get the data from EdWeek: buff.ly/ZSOwIee #EducationResearch
The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their Schools
Students are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Survey results suggest #CTE is responding quickly to workforce trends, especially in digital and AI-related fields. Get the data from EdWeek: buff.ly/ZSOwIee #EducationResearch
At #ICSEI2026, we joined educators worldwide in a candid exchange about school effectiveness and the #FutureOfEducation. Our CEO, #ICSEI President @danetteparsley.bsky.social, shares what stood out and why it matters.
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Reflecting on ICSEI 2026: Recentering Our Humanity and Purpose in a Time of Accelerated Change
When the ground shifts beneath us, complacency becomes harder to maintain. We ask different questions. We listen more carefully. We prioritize what truly matters.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
At #ICSEI2026, we joined educators worldwide in a candid exchange about school effectiveness and the #FutureOfEducation. Our CEO, #ICSEI President @danetteparsley.bsky.social, shares what stood out and why it matters.
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@icsei.bsky.social #EducationLeadership
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From the 74: Evidence suggests AI-led tutoring, guided by human review and student data, improves math problem-solving outcomes. Read about the new UK study 👉
AI Tutors, With a Little Human Help, Offer ‘Reliable’ Instruction, Study Finds
New UK research finds ‘extremely personalized’ AI math tutors don’t hallucinate or produce unsafe messages in sessions with kids
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January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
From the 74: Evidence suggests AI-led tutoring, guided by human review and student data, improves math problem-solving outcomes. Read about the new UK study 👉
New strategy, same result? The issue is often the question guiding the choice. This blog unpacks a research-informed approach to making instructional adjustments, including a downloadable Better Questions Protocol to improve midyear decision-making.
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Asking Better Questions at Midyear: A Research-Informed Protocol for Selecting Instructional Strategies
When a midyear improvement effort fails, it is often because choosing a different strategy to try happens before clearly defining the instructional problem. By midyear, most…
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January 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM
New strategy, same result? The issue is often the question guiding the choice. This blog unpacks a research-informed approach to making instructional adjustments, including a downloadable Better Questions Protocol to improve midyear decision-making.
buff.ly/D9ZGxXL #TeacherResource
buff.ly/D9ZGxXL #TeacherResource
In this Q&A, a teacher shares how Colorado’s Essential Skills show up in real classrooms. Read the interview: buff.ly/rFTgzYj
#ClassroomPractice #EduSky #EmployabilitySkills
#ClassroomPractice #EduSky #EmployabilitySkills
What Colorado’s Essential Skills look like in real classrooms: A teacher perspective
Colorado’s Essential Skills are a state-defined set of competencies tied to Colorado law and embedded in the academic standards. First adopted in 2018 and refined through a statewide review process,…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In this Q&A, a teacher shares how Colorado’s Essential Skills show up in real classrooms. Read the interview: buff.ly/rFTgzYj
#ClassroomPractice #EduSky #EmployabilitySkills
#ClassroomPractice #EduSky #EmployabilitySkills
Need practical career exploration activities? This tip sheet offers examples co-developed by Kansas educators and REL Central.
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Career Exploration Activities: Individual Plans of Study Tip Sheet | IES
Kansas requires all middle and high school students to have an IPS, or a personalized plan students co-create with educators to align their interests and strengths with their college and career…
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January 27, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Need practical career exploration activities? This tip sheet offers examples co-developed by Kansas educators and REL Central.
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ICYMI: In 2025, five Marzano Research articles stood out with educators and leaders. This roundup highlights what the field is asking for now: clarity, practicality, and evidence that drives decisions.
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Marzano Research Top 5 Articles of 2025
Every year, a handful of our articles stand out because they strike a chord with leaders and educators. Here are the top 5 Marzano Research posts from 2025 that resonated with our…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ICYMI: In 2025, five Marzano Research articles stood out with educators and leaders. This roundup highlights what the field is asking for now: clarity, practicality, and evidence that drives decisions.
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Coaching groups is about designing the right conditions for success. Read how facilitators can help teams work better together than alone and download our Group Dynamics Assessment Tool to get started.
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Coaching a Challenging Group? You’re Not Alone!
You walk into the room, ready to lead a productive team meeting, only to be met with blank stares, side conversations, and perhaps a subtle eye roll or two. The energy is off, and suddenly you…
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January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Coaching groups is about designing the right conditions for success. Read how facilitators can help teams work better together than alone and download our Group Dynamics Assessment Tool to get started.
buff.ly/bh5p7zK #SchoolImprovement #EducationConsulting #EducationResources #EduSky
buff.ly/bh5p7zK #SchoolImprovement #EducationConsulting #EducationResources #EduSky
What will 2026 legislative sessions mean for schools? Our new Policy Watch blog outlines 6 state policy trends shaping district planning right now.
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Policy Watch: What 2026 Legislative Sessions Mean for Schools
Marzano Research State capitols opened this year under unusually high pressure. Lawmakers face tighter budgets, higher public expectations, and faster policy change than at any point since the…
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January 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
What will 2026 legislative sessions mean for schools? Our new Policy Watch blog outlines 6 state policy trends shaping district planning right now.
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#EducationPolicy buff.ly/NDnUJUd
New RAND survey data sheds light on pre-K teachers’ compensation, working conditions, and professional learning needs. Get it here: buff.ly/kza6093
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#TeacherRetention #TeacherSatisfaction #PreK
What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and More
A new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
New RAND survey data sheds light on pre-K teachers’ compensation, working conditions, and professional learning needs. Get it here: buff.ly/kza6093
#TeacherRetention #TeacherSatisfaction #PreK
#TeacherRetention #TeacherSatisfaction #PreK
From AI use to cell phone bans, this roundup from Edutopia highlights the most influential 2025 education research shaping classrooms.
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The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:48 PM
From AI use to cell phone bans, this roundup from Edutopia highlights the most influential 2025 education research shaping classrooms.
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Math placement decisions shape students’ opportunities. This REL Northwest post for guidance counselors, principals, and district leaders explores how clearer communication and data use can help learners start 9th grade on the right math pathway.
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Making Informed 9th Grade Math Placement Decisions | IES
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January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Math placement decisions shape students’ opportunities. This REL Northwest post for guidance counselors, principals, and district leaders explores how clearer communication and data use can help learners start 9th grade on the right math pathway.
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Marzano Research is at #ICSEI2026, engaging in shared dialogue that strengthens our work with educators and system leaders worldwide. The opening ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the value of global exchange in education.
#ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social @danetteparsley.bsky.social
#ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social @danetteparsley.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Marzano Research is at #ICSEI2026, engaging in shared dialogue that strengthens our work with educators and system leaders worldwide. The opening ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the value of global exchange in education.
#ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social @danetteparsley.bsky.social
#ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social @danetteparsley.bsky.social
Responsive funding works. Colorado’s CIRCLE grant let communities design what they actually needed, from language access to mobile rural programs, and nearly half of the projects are still active today.
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Colorado Grant Shows How Responsiveness in Funding Expands Access to Early Care
When a small preschool in Garfield County, Colorado, received a modest award through the state’s CIRCLE grant program, the director used it to launch a teacher apprenticeship pipeline. Two years…
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January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Responsive funding works. Colorado’s CIRCLE grant let communities design what they actually needed, from language access to mobile rural programs, and nearly half of the projects are still active today.
buff.ly/S5oVwOr #EarlyChildhood #EduSky
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Marzano Research CEO and ICSEI President @danetteparsley.bsky.social will contribute to global conversations on learning and leadership alongside colleagues from education systems around the world at the ICSEI 2026 Congress.
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Danette Parsley to Represent ICSEI at 2026 World Congress
As President of ICSEI, Parsley will join education leaders from more than 45 countries for the organization’s annual congress.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Marzano Research CEO and ICSEI President @danetteparsley.bsky.social will contribute to global conversations on learning and leadership alongside colleagues from education systems around the world at the ICSEI 2026 Congress.
marzanoresearch.com/danette-pars... #ICSEI2026 #ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social
marzanoresearch.com/danette-pars... #ICSEI2026 #ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social
Effective consultants adjust their approach instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all solution. This post shows how to do that in practice, along with a free guide for selecting effective tools and processes.
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Expanding your school improvement consultant toolbox
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January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Effective consultants adjust their approach instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all solution. This post shows how to do that in practice, along with a free guide for selecting effective tools and processes.
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Data from EdWeek Research Center captures how educators view the evolving role of CTE in preparing students for life after high school. Get it here: buff.ly/ApHacqm #EducationResearch
Evolving Perspectives: Educator Views on Career and Technical Education
Based on a 2025 survey, this whitepaper examines the role that Career and Technical Education programs have in K-12 schools.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Data from EdWeek Research Center captures how educators view the evolving role of CTE in preparing students for life after high school. Get it here: buff.ly/ApHacqm #EducationResearch
Looking to make Individual Plans of Study more meaningful? This tip sheet from REL Central shows how e-portfolios support student planning and reflection.
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E-Portfolios: Individual Plans of Study Tip Sheet | IES
Kansas requires all middle and high school students to have an IPS, or a personalized plan...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Looking to make Individual Plans of Study more meaningful? This tip sheet from REL Central shows how e-portfolios support student planning and reflection.
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Teachers already build learners’ #EssentialSkills. Making them explicit brings greater clarity, depth, and impact to instruction. This educator perspective shows how a small shift in mindset can raise the bar for students.
buff.ly/lwA4tEx #PostsecondaryReadiness #ClassroomPractice #EduSky
buff.ly/lwA4tEx #PostsecondaryReadiness #ClassroomPractice #EduSky
What Colorado’s Essential Skills look like in real classrooms: A teacher perspective
Colorado’s Essential Skills are a state-defined set of competencies tied to Colorado law and embedded in the academic standards. First adopted in 2018 and refined through a statewide review process,…
marzanoresearch.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Teachers already build learners’ #EssentialSkills. Making them explicit brings greater clarity, depth, and impact to instruction. This educator perspective shows how a small shift in mindset can raise the bar for students.
buff.ly/lwA4tEx #PostsecondaryReadiness #ClassroomPractice #EduSky
buff.ly/lwA4tEx #PostsecondaryReadiness #ClassroomPractice #EduSky