Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 9hSend this to the teacher who's already asking, "Is it Friday yet?" Hang in there, we're one day closer. How are we holding up today, teachers? 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 14hInstructional leaders need to understand both curriculum and instruction. Knowing what students are expected to learn—and how teaching helps them get there—makes coaching and support more meaningful. #InstructionalLeadership #TeachingAndLearning #edusky #InstructionalInnovation 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026School leaders need to stay close to classroom instruction. Being present helps them build relationships and make decisions grounded in what students and teachers need. Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hr4... 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Great teachers keep learning so they can meet students where they are and help them grow. Today, we celebrate that commitment. Happy Teachers’ Day! 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Sometimes support comes from people you never expected. Appreciate it. Don’t resent those who didn’t show up—but don’t forget what you learned either. Acknowledge it. Accept it. Keep moving forward. #LeadingThroughConflict #Leadership #PersonalGrowth 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Great ideas need clear communication. People need to understand your message and see how to act on it. What’s one idea you’re working to communicate more clearly? #Leadership 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Sunday night: “I’ll plan the whole week tonight.” 9:30 PM: five color-coded folders, zero lessons planned. 😅 👇 #TeacherLife #TeacherHumor #Edusky #LifelongLearning 020
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaEdutopia @edutopia.org · 03/10/2026For the multilingual student, academic content may not be the problem—finding the necessary language to really show what they know is. Bilingual educational diagnostician Harumi Shahidzadeh shares scaffolding methods for removing language barriers.edutopia.orgHow to Determine a Multilingual Student’s Proficiency With Academic EnglishEnglish learners who understand an academic concept may still struggle to articulate their understanding, and these scaffolds can help. 022
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaPsychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 03/10/2026Many people raised in chaotic homes swear that they won't parent their children the way they were raised. Research reveals how big a challenge that is and what can help them succeed. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expe...psychologytoday.comThe Intergenerational Transmission of ParentingThere's no rule book for parenting. Trying to break destructive cycles often leads to repetition of old patterns. What are flexible ways to get there while the kids are still home? 144
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"I don't really believe in luck. What I do believe is preparing yourself for the opportunities that will come before you." Dr. Jeremy Owoh, on my podcast. What are you preparing for? #EducationLeadership #edusky #LeadingThroughConflict 110
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A great way to open Season 5. I sat down with Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh, recently named the 2027 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year for a conversation on leadership, instructional innovation, technology creating your own luck. youtu.be/-Hr445S_zXAyoutu.beS5 E1 | Create Your Own Luck: Leadership, AI & Opportunity with Dr. Jeremy OwohYouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela 020
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Who’s following? Who needs another explanation? Who’s ready for a greater challenge? Effective core instruction means noticing what students’ responses show and deciding what to do next. Instructional Innovation+: www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/product-page... 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is the part people don’t see. Every teacher has said: “I’m leaving at 3:00 sharp today.” Then one more lesson plan turns into organizing materials, answering one email, and suddenly it’s 4:15. 110
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Yesterday with AACPS leaders, connecting empathy-map insights to five building blocks of effective core instruction and the AACPS Teaching & Learning Rubric. Grateful for the thoughtful work and partnership. 110
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Arguments at school rarely stay about the original issue. A disagreement can quickly become a contest over who is right, who has more authority, or who gets the last word. Winning the argument does not necessarily resolve the conflict. 110
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Sometimes in life, we need to lock in on our own. Maybe you’re healing. Building something. Starting over. Working toward a goal nobody else fully understands yet. Or simply trying to figure out who you’re becoming. 310
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Last night in Baltimore was a special evening with family, fútbol, and the Colombian national team. 🇨🇴⚽️ Sharing the experience with my family made it even better. ¡Vamos Colombia! 🇨🇴 #SelecciónColombia #Colombia #México #Fútbol 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The teacher brain really does this. 😂 Write the idea down, then get back to your Saturday. The lesson can wait until Monday. ☕ 020
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Complete the claims worksheet” names an activity. “Explain a claim using relevant evidence” names a learning goal. That distinction can change how we plan and check learning. My @edutopia.org article: www.edutopia.org/article/simp... 130
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaTom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This is some big news! Shout-out to my co-editor, @tatertutt.bsky.social, and especially to all the @edutopia.org writers who generously share what works for them so educators everywhere can benefit. If you aren't one of these 70K, don't delay—sign up now! We share great ideas every month. 194
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Students’ interests can capture attention. PBL+ helps teachers connect those interests with content standards, real-world problems, and life skills. More on the process in my book: www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/product-page... #edusky #PBLplus 021
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Grateful to begin a new cycle of work with Christian Heritage Academy this week. Our work is focused on Tier 1 core instruction, action research, leadership coaching & learning walks—celebrating successes, gathering evidence & identifying opportunities for improvement. #InstructionalLeadership 010
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuelaweteachcs.bsky.social @weteachcs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026HOU’s Coding Conference 2026 is coming soon! This one-day conference is designed for educators, industry professionals, and vendors who want to explore the future of inclusion of AI and CS across core content areas. Scholarships available! Learn more: buff.ly/sZ3agU5 031
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaPaige Tutt @tatertutt.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It's here! The biggest thing I've *ever* worked on for @edutopia.org (or ever). Gratitude to my co-author @youkiterada.bsky.social who did IMMENSE heavy-lifting, and our incisive editor @stephenmerrill.bsky.social. Big thanks to @albertocairo.com and @misssarahleo.bsky.social for their wisdom!edutopia.orgWill These 6 Sneaky Charts, Maps, and Graphs Deceive Your Students?In a media landscape overrun with slick data visualizations, students must develop the skills to scrutinize what’s presented to them as fact—or risk being led astray. 1148
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Proud to be Hispanic American—every month, including this one. I’m grateful for the stories, cultures, sacrifices, and contributions that shape our communities and strengthen America. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicAmerican 020
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026AI should support thinking—not replace it. My AI for Learning Framework offers four entry points for purposeful AI use within PBL+. jorgedoespbl.medium.com/ai-for-learn... #edusky 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Reactive leaders create chaos. Self-mastery strengthens inner stability, genuine relationships, responsible decisions, earned influence, and overall well-being. Which of these areas deserves the most attention in your leadership right now? #Leadership #EmotionalAcuity #edusky 130
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaEdutopia @edutopia.org · 13/09/2026Want to get back to paper? Here are some ideas: edut.to/4xf9pWXedut.to23 Ways to Unplug and Prioritize Paper Over ScreensLooking to reduce screen time without sacrificing engagement? Start with these research-backed, teacher-tested analog activities. 073
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Today, we remember those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the courage of the first responders and the enduring strength of the families and communities forever changed. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 011
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026PD should solve instructional problems. Look first to internal expertise, then use standards when selecting a facilitator. Rubric: wpvip.edutopia.org/wp-content/u... @edutopia.org Article: www.edutopia.org/article/find... 020
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Students need to know that the adults teaching them truly see them. Seeing students is not lowering expectations. It means using their strengths, interests, goals, and needs to make instruction more responsive while keeping the standard and rigor intact. Which educator made you feel seen? 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Differentiation means designing a clear learning process that helps teachers respond to different needs while keeping students engaged in meaningful, grade-level work. My six-step plan embeds differentiated and tiered support into everyday core instruction. 110
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Today, we honor the people whose work strengthens America. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 010
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Love is a feeling—but it’s also a verb. In education, students should be able to experience that love through our actions. Positive words. High expectations. Consistent support. Students need to know we care about them—and that we believe they are capable of more. #edusky 020
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaEdutopia @edutopia.org · 02/09/2026🤩 You might appreciate the conversation happening on the @teacher2teacher.bsky.social community forum right now. www.edutopia.org/teacher2teac...edutopia.orgAny PBL ideas for the school community and new scholars ?Any PBL ideas for the school community and new scholars ? 042
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Hands-on learning doesn’t automatically create student engagement. In PBL, engagement has to be designed into the experience—from the initial hook to the authentic audience students eventually share their work with. #ProjectBasedLearning #StudentEngagement #Edusky @edutopia.org 152
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026PBL should strengthen academics while giving students meaningful opportunities to collaborate, communicate, solve problems, and reflect. That’s the focus of Project-Based Learning+, including the purposeful use of AI as one tool within the project design process. #PBL #ProjectBasedLearning #Edusky 210
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaEdutopia @edutopia.org · 31/08/2026Did you know? Writing their own questions can help students retain information. ✏️ 092
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Not every student conflict is about disrespect. Conflict resolution has to be taught and coached just like any other skill. We shouldn't just aim to penalize conflict—we coach young people through it. @edutopia.org article: www.edutopia.org/article/conf... 131
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026If you work in a school, you already know this struggle is real. 😂 To everyone who made it to Friday, enjoy your weekend—you earned it! 👏🏽 010
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaDr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Esq. @rdene915.bsky.social · 26/08/2026My series: AI in Education vs. AI Education, Part V - Rethinking Learning and Assessment in the AI Era #education AIinedu #k12 #k12education #Educación #school #edleadersrdene915.comAI in Education vs. AI Education, Part VMy series: AI in Education vs. AI Education, Part V - Rethinking Learning and Assessment in the AI Era #education AIinedu #k12 #k12education #Educación #school #edleaders 011
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Not every disagreement needs a winner. My three-step approach: 1. Hear them out. 2. Affirm and share. 3. Meet them halfway. Read A 3-Step Guide to Settling Disputes: medium.com/the-path-to-... 121
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaMarcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Something simple that I increasingly appreciate as a teacher: the value of designing your own lessons and the learning experiences in the classroom. It takes time, yes, but that time pays you back ten-fold when you step into a classroom you authentically had a part of designing. 5378
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Positive words & high expectations belong together. Rosenthal’s work on expectations began in the 60s & continued with a 2015 teacher-expectation study. How students experience us matters. My @edutopia.org article here: www.edutopia.org/article/buil... #StudentEngagement #InstructionalInnovation 030
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Right on. Giving students more ownership in the classroom can make a big difference in their confidence, engagement, and willingness to contribute. 👏🏽 020
Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Back-to-school reminder: strong relationships and high expectations belong together. Affirm students. Build confidence. Maintain the bar and help them reach it. I unpack the idea in this @edutopia.org article: www.edutopia.org/article/buil... #InstructionalInnovation #edusky 052
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaDr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 19/08/2026i don’t want “accelerated”, “increased-speed” or “fast-paced” research. in fact, am not interested in any shortcuts to mindful, intentional, and slow science 12838187
Reposted by Dr. Jorge ValenzuelaEdutopia @edutopia.org · 19/08/2026Does tone of voice really matter for classroom management? 📣 Research says it does! Watch for tips on this and 3 other subtle things you can do to calm the chaos this year. #NewTeachersedutopia.org4 Subtle Shifts for Better Classroom ManagementTiny tweaks can make a big difference for calming chaos in the classroom—these research-backed tips can help teachers get started. 1105