The EBP Exchange
Welcome to The EBP Exchange, the podcast where we unpack what it really takes to bring evidence-based practices to life in our schools. I’m Brooke, an assistant principal, doctoral student, and someone who’s spent way too many Sunday nights wondering why great strategies don’t always make it into Monday morning classrooms.
In this podcast, we’re going beyond the buzzwords. We’ll talk about the barriers—things like overwhelmed teachers, rigid systems, limited training, and sometimes... just plain disbelief. But we’ll also highlight what works: strong leadership, trust, cultural responsiveness, collaboration with families and the messy but meaningful work of implementation.
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, policymaker, family member or someone just trying to make school better for kids you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.
The EBP Exchange
Designing Learning that Lasts with Jay McTighe
In this episode, I sit down with Jay McTighe, internationally recognized educator and co-author of Understanding by Design, one of the most influential frameworks in curriculum and instructional design. Jay shares insights from more than four decades of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, and thought leader.
We delve into the heart of backward design, exploring what it truly means to plan with the end in mind, and how educators can move beyond “coverage” to create meaningful learning experiences that foster understanding, transfer, and student engagement. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or policymaker, this conversation offers practical takeaways and big-picture wisdom for rethinking how we design learning that lasts.
Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CcrYMOSANKgScwavyjzP-vtWUFo0DD28?usp=sharing
Keep an eye out for his new book!