Instead of This, Do This: Rethinking Back-to-School Professional Learning
Recently, a teacher friend shared her frustrations with back-to-school in-service days. She described the slides her leadership put together: bright […]
Instagram, Implementation, and Knowing When to Mess With the Recipe
This time of year, I occasionally browse the Teachers subreddit to see what educators are saying about professional learning and
Demystifying HQIM-Focused Observation and Feedback Cycles
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to conduct classroom walkthroughs and spend time with school and district leaders in more than
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Multilingual Learner Badge Review Process
An Interview with Lead Reviewer Austine Etcheverry In February 2026, Rivet Education launched the inaugural set of badges certifying Professional
Why Do Professional Learning Providers Fail the PLPG Review Process?
Claire: Welcome to the PL Reality Check, brought to you by Rivet Education. Today, we’re tackling a subject that I
The Provider Test: Key Questions That Show Whether Multilingual Learner Support Is More Than a Promise
Dr. Joslyn Richardson: Welcome to the PL Reality Check, brought to you by Rivet Education. In just a few moments,
The Multilingual Learner Expertise Gap: What Teachers Need (But Often Don’t Get)
Dr. Joslyn Richardson: Welcome to the PL Reality Check, brought to you by Rivet Education. In just a few minutes,
Inside the Multilingual Learner Badge
In 2025, the English Learners Success Forum (ELSF) partnered with Rivet Education to co-create a new badge for the Professional
Curriculum Implementation Is Change Management
Curriculum implementation is often treated as a technical task: choose materials and train teachers. But the truth is that curriculum implementation,
