Episode 56: Busy Isn't Learning: What Intentional Instruction Actually Looks Like
Podcast: The Principal Exchange PodcastPublished On: Sun Sep 13 2026
Description: What makes instruction intentional? It's not how busy the classroom looks, how engaging the activity is, or whether there's a standard written on the board. In the first episode of our Five Beliefs Series, Sarah and Andra unpack what they really mean when they say instruction has to be intentional—from putting standards over "cute," to thinking differently about Tier 1, tiering students by skill, spiraling remediation throughout the year, and making sure every class contributes to student growth. And we're talking about something just as important: what this belief means for school leaders. Because principals aren't responsible for making every classroom look the same. They're responsible for creating the conditions where teachers are thinking intentionally about the students in front of them—and can explain the why behind the instruction. This is Episode 1 of 5. Next up: All Students Can Grow. Check out TPE Lead at www.tpe-lead.com Follow us: @theprincipalexchange Check out our episode sponsor: Twinkl Link to their website: https://www.twinkl.com/r/18p0e1 Link to the 7-day commitment-free Twinkl trial: https://www.twinkl.com/r/1dcpv1
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