The Educator's Blueprint
The Educator's Blueprint
Dr. Lisa Powers and Ms. Jamie Grieshaber
Season 5, Episode 5 CS (96): Be Specific and Get More from Your Students
19 minutes Posted Feb 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Listen in to a quick, practical conversation with Darcy Pratt, Dean of Students in the Southbridge Public School System in Massachusetts. This discussion focuses on her current work with teachers and coaches to improve student engagement and time on task. Explicitly teaching expectations and providing positive specific praise around those expectations requires time to build proficiency but can make all the difference in your classroom. Resources Supporting and Responding to Students' Needs Na...