Dr. Aaron Roberson, Asst. Superintendent of Teaching & Learning for the East Maine District 63 in Des Plaines, IL, joined us for the most refreshing conversation we've had in a long time! When you hear the word "ecosystem" some of you get excited, and some of you might cringe a bit due to writing it off as just another buzzword. When Aaron says it, he means it...and it's very evident when you hear his district's story and how coaching has played a vital role in it. We hope you enjoy!

A couple of days ago, I (Brandon) was at work having a conversation with one of my principals about the upcoming year. Throughout our conversation, the same question kept coming up. Are teachers aware of the impact they are making? As we were talking about that and as the days followed, I kept coming back to this conversation that Diane and I had with Kara Vandas in 2022. We all know that in education, the pendulum swings (and sometimes those swings are out of control). I also know that teacher and student clarity is something that should never be attached to a pendulum. To make a long story short, this conversation can be listened to over and over again. If you were with us in 2022, I hope you catch something you didn't the first time. If you're new, we're glad you're here. I promise you'll take something away from this conversation. Lastly, thank you, Kara, for being someone in my career that has always pushed my thinking...for kids!

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Diane and Leanna's newest book, Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (2nd Edition) is out and is amazing! If you don't have your copy yet, you're missing out!

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It's been 10 years since Diane and Leanna wrote Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves. We're excited to officially announce the release of the 2nd Edition! This is such a fun conversation about the differences in this edition compared to the first, as well as a celebration of the work that has taken place around the world for students and teachers! To order your copy, click here. Not only does it include over 60% of new content, but it also includes 13 brand new videos! We hope you enjoy the conversation, and it will encourage you to dig into the new text! :)