Student Engagement, Alignment, and Helping Students See Their Learning Journey

Click here to share encouragement, questions and feedbackJackie and Ed reconnect with a colleague who’s shaped their work from stateside consulting to an unforgettable DoDEA experience in Germany. Together, they dive into one of the hottest topics in education right now—Student Engagement, especially as teachers everywhere are trying to keep students’ heads up, connected, and invested in learning.With 35+ years of experience, Dr. Cortez brings powerful stories and a clear mission: making learning visible so students understand their journey, their growth, and why it all matters. He also shares practical, tomorrow‑ready strategies for teachers and leaders—real moves, not dog‑and‑pony‑show tricks—that strengthen alignment, deepen motivation, and build authentic student buy‑in.A grounded, energizing conversation for educators who want engagement that lasts, not entertainment that fades.Dr. Ruben Cortez Contact Information and Consulting [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-cortez-47944a13b/An article on using the KMO for organizational changehttps://designingschools.org/innovation-gap-analysis-using-the-kmo-method-to-move-from-current-to-desired-outcomes-in-schools/--Learning Targets: Helping Students Aim for Understanding in Today's Lessonhttps://files.ascd.org/pdfs/onlinelearning/webinars/webinar-handout2-7-17-2012.pdf#jackeduppodcast #newpodcast #education #knowledgeispower #global #professionaldevelopment