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Data-Driven Practices Are Helping More Students Access Advanced Coursework and Realize Their Potential
“It’s one thing to speak to your entire ninth grade class and tell them about your advanced academics offerings... It’s another thing to… tell [specific] students, ‘This tells me you're ready. I'm empowering you to take the next step,’” shares one district leader about their participation in Impact...
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February 2, 2026
What happened when we tried universal AP? The results speak for themselves.
When last year’s AP scores were released, I had just come out of a week of backpacking in the Pacific Northwest—no Wi-Fi, no email, just miles of trail and a lot of time to think. Along the way, I...
December 1, 2025
Game-Based Learning Aims to Level Up Student Engagement in Florida Science Classrooms
Can game-based learning help teachers bridge the gap between engagement and academic achievement by pairing science content with the kind of interactive experiences students already love?
November 1, 2025
Next Level Learning: How Florida Teachers Are Implementing Game-Based Science Instruction
Our wide-scale research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program, is entering its third year.
September 1, 2025
Digging Deeper: Root Cause Analysis and the Power of Listening
As Impact Florida’s Teacher Workforce Consultant, I’ve spent the past year working closely with our Teacher Workforce Cadre, a committed group from districts across the state who share my passion for...
August 1, 2025
Seeing Student Voice Come Alive in Palm Beach County
When I think back to the start of You+Lead in Palm Beach County, what stands out most is how quickly students proved what many adults had overlooked for years. Given the chance, the structure, and...