In this episode, Robin Wilson breaks down a common phonics mystery: why some students know their letter sounds but still struggle to blend words. Blending is not just one skill. There are different reasons a child might get s...

Episode 250 Wooooo! - FAAF 250 In this 250th episode, I share my reflections from Feb 2-6, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/E250FreshAirAtFivePlaylist ...

Lessons Learned from Jobs Before My Education Career - What's My Point? This is episode 815 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Over the last three episodes I shared with you stories from my earliest jobs and ...

A huge congratulations to the Superintendent of La Grande School District, George Mendoza. George has been named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year in Oregon! From the La Grande website: “George Mendoza is a leader for ALL ...

What if students did work they couldn’t fake and didn’t want to? We sit down with award-winning educator and author Michael Hernandez to rethink assessment, culture, and the role of technology by anchoring learning in agency,...

Meet Jared Stevenson, the longtime Principal of Wieland Elementary in Pflugerville, TX. Jared & I met last year at the TEPSA Conference in Round Rock and he stood out at the event — thoughtful, reflective, engaging, proactive...