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TEACH LOUD: Why Some Teachers Invest in Themselves Every Summer—and Others Don't

By Victoria Ealy, M.Ed. Summer break means different things to different teachers. For some, it's a time to disconnect, recharge, and spend time with family. For others, it's an opportunity to sharpen their craft before students walk through the door in August. Neither approach is inherently wrong. Teaching is demanding, and rest matters. But every summer, I notice something interesting. When professional development opportunities are offered, teachers generally fall into a f

Victoria M. Ealy, M.Ed

Jun 284 min read

From “Sit and Get” to “Move and Prove”: Physically Active Lessons That Raise Achievement

By Victoria Ealy, M.Ed If movement mainly boosted brain signals, it would still be worth doing. But multiple trials show physically active lessons can also move the needle on achievement . A cluster-randomized trial of “physically active” math and spelling lessons in elementary schools produced significant gains compared with business-as-usual instruction. The lessons integrated moderate movement into the learning task, not just as a break. Large, multi-year trials that wove

Victoria M. Ealy, M.Ed

Nov 3, 20252 min read