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Jump Into the New: From Students to Trailblazers

Jump Into the New: From Students to Trailblazers

Explore how taking creative risks alongside students can unlock powerful moments of agency, leadership, and connection. Through stories from the classroom, Nili Bartley illustrates how empowering students to lead not only transforms their learning, […]

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Invite Them In

Invite Them In

In this reflection, educator and coach Nili Bartley shares how one simple but powerful practice — inviting others in — transformed her teaching, coaching, and leadership journey. Through stories from her classroom, coaching experiences, and […]

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Lessons from the Teacher Next Door

Lessons from the Teacher Next Door

What if the most influential professional development of your career happened not at a conference or in a book, but in the classroom right next door? In this post, educator Nili Bartley reflects on the early years of her teaching journey alongside […]

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Leading Learning Communities with Bold Kindness

Leading Learning Communities with Bold Kindness

Leading with care, conviction, and intentional actions strengthens relationships and fosters a supportive, connected culture. Read practical strategies leaders can use to apply bold kindness in their learning communities leading to lasting […]

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When

When "I Am" is Our Jam

Learn how an educator uses education tech tools to help students express their uniqueness, foster community, and deepen connections. This article also highlights the power of shared storytelling and the importance of creating spaces where all […]

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