Instructional Soul
We are a community of educators in search of solutions.
We seek to know more about how students learn. We dig into the research.
We like to learn from each other. We like to nerd-out on high-impact strategies.
We believe in the enduring promise of children, and in the brilliance of great teachers. We invite you to join the conversation. Your opinions and expertise are welcome here.
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Ideas and Inspiration
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The following thoughts, comments, and quotes are provided in hopes that they drive conversation and inspire faith in our collective work as educators.
We know the importance of collective efficacy, and that cannot arise from top-down management and policies that undermine teacher expertise. Yes, success arrives only when educators lead the way.
We know that true and lasting impact begins with a deeply held belief in teachers and children as the centerpieces of all good things.
In the end, sustainable student achievement is only possible in schools where children are valued and teacher agency is cultivated. This site remains committed to celebrating such things.
So let's admit that we don’t know it all. Let’s agree to share ideas that will grow our craft, that will make our lessons stronger, and our schools better. Because there is too much at stake for us to get it wrong.
About Instructional Soul
This is a free newsletter and discussion forum for educators. We ask anyone to join us who is interested in a highly collegial and supportive community of top-notch teachers, instructional coaches, and industry thought-leaders. We invite you to journey with us in our ongoing quest to identify what works in our schools with real teachers and real kids.
We seek to understand the most powerful techniques that help all students learn. That’s why we lean on the expertise of teachers and principals who have impacted student achievement. They help us isolate the key levers that impact learning for those hard-to-reach students, and to design lessons that build academic confidence and creative purpose.
The newsletter is produced by Dan Evans, Ed.D., a former Chief Academic Officer and Principal of the Year. His new book Remarkable Learning: A Guidebook for Building Creative and Confident Kids (Bloomsbury, London) is scheduled for release in 2026.
Check out Dan’s author-consultant website @danevansauthor.com
