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Insights on teacher evaluation, evidence-based feedback, and professional development.

February 17, 202618 min read

“Human in the Loop” Has Become the AI Safety Equivalent of “Thoughts and Prayers”

There’s a phrase that shows up in nearly every enterprise AI pitch deck: “Don’t worry, there’s a human in the loop.” Except the research on how humans actually interact with AI systems tells a very different story.

Julian Pscheid

February 13, 202615 min read

Your Principals Are Already Using AI to Write Teacher Evaluations. Here’s Why That Should Worry You.

Administrators are sitting in a classroom, taking observation notes, and then pasting those notes into ChatGPT or Google Gemini to help draft their teacher evaluations. They’re not doing it to be reckless. They’re doing it because the current evaluation process is broken.

Julian Pscheid

January 28, 20267 min read

When "You're Doing Great" Isn't Enough

For many years, I was a proficient teacher. My classroom was efficient, students were engaged, and learning was happening. But over time, I realized something was missing. What I wanted was feedback that honored my success and still helped me grow.

Sarah Hayden

January 15, 20265 min read

Why Thoughtful Teacher Feedback Matters

At its best, teacher feedback is not about evaluation or compliance — it's about growth. When feedback is grounded in evidence, delivered with care, and focused on improvement, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for supporting teacher practice.

Sarah Hayden