Dr. Jorge Valenzuela's Avatar

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

@jorgedoespbl

Coach for professionals and educators in instructional innovation, AI-enabled Project-Based Learning, and emotionally intelligent leadership ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ.

638
Followers
110
Following
414
Posts
15.11.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela @jorgedoespbl

S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics)
S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics) YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

Mindset isnโ€™t a poster. Itโ€™s neuroscience.

On the LLD Podcast, Stephanie Lugo explains how she integrates brain science into STEM so students understand how struggle rewires learning.

Watch the full video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp...

#edusky #InstructionalLeadership #PBL

02.03.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Who are the essential voices in education that you follow online? Hey everyone! ๐Ÿ˜ Edutopiaโ€™s working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want *your* recommendations! Who are the โ€œmust-followโ€ accounts that fuel yourโ€ฆ

Weโ€™re working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want your recommendations. ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Who are the โ€œmust-followโ€ accounts that fuel your practice?

26.02.2026 21:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Post image

"Self-regulation of tech use is probably a marketing ploy by a technology lobbyist because ... http://coolcatteacher.com/e928?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Teen%20Phone%20Addiction%3A%20What%20Actually%20Works
#EduSky #phoneaddiction #digitalwellness

27.02.2026 00:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Preview
Helping Middle and High School Students Cultivate Habits That Support Learning Through explicit instruction, teachers can help students develop the skills necessary to do well in school.

Goal setting is not goal attainment.

Students need explicit instruction in the systems that produce habits, strategies, and accountability โ€” otherwise, weโ€™re asking them to perform without a playbook.

This article lays out steps for guiding student success:
www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

25.02.2026 17:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics)
S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics) YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

โ€œMiss, Iโ€™m scared to break it.โ€

Thatโ€™s where many STEM journeys start.

In this episode, Ms. Robotics shares why safe failure builds confident learners โ€” and why students teaching each other is the real goal.

Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp...

#edusky #STEM #StudentCenteredLearning

23.02.2026 18:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A Simple Tool to Help Teachers Regulate Their Emotions In a year thatโ€™s bringing a lot of stress, this tool is no cure-all, but it can help teachers keep their emotions in check.

Emotion โ†’ Feeling โ†’ Mood โ†’ Behavior.

If you can interrupt that progression, you change your response.

Emotional regulation isnโ€™t fluff. Itโ€™s leadership discipline.

This simple tool supports real-time regulation:
www.edutopia.org/article/simp...

#Leadership #EQ #EduSky

24.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics)
S4 E11: From the Bronx to Robotics: Building STEM Confidence with Stephanie Lugo (Ms. Robotics) YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

โ€œMiss, Iโ€™m scared to break it.โ€

Thatโ€™s where many STEM journeys start.

In this episode, Ms. Robotics shares why safe failure builds confident learners โ€” and why students teaching each other is the real goal.

Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp...

#edusky #STEM #StudentCenteredLearning

23.02.2026 18:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S 4 E 6: Staying Close to the Classroom โ€” Human-Centered Leadership with Lauren Kaufman
S 4 E 6: Staying Close to the Classroom โ€” Human-Centered Leadership with Lauren Kaufman YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

๐Ÿ“บ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=alHp...

19.02.2026 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Spotify โ€“ Web Player

In my podcast conversation with Lauren Kaufman, we unpack a simple truth:

If your nervous system is constantly activated, your leadership will be reactive.

Peace is not indulgence.
Itโ€™s maintenance.

Walk. Write. Create. Pray.
Regulate. Then lead.

Full episode:
๐ŸŽง open.spotify.com/episode/3rcS...

19.02.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
How to Handle Self-Centered People Without Losing Your Peace How to Handle Self-Centered People Without Losing Your Peace Iโ€™ve had to learn how to deal with self-centered people the hard way. Over the years, Iโ€™ve dealt with people who made every โ€ฆ

Professionals spend too much time managing energy drains. Self-centered behavior at work is one of them. Over-agreeing reinforces it. Arguing escalates it. Brief, respectful boundaries contain it.

In this article, I share research-aligned, simple guidance for staying professional. bit.ly/3X1liQR

01.02.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S4 E10: Healing, Alignment, and Self-Trust (with Alexa Nejamie)
S4 E10: Healing, Alignment, and Self-Trust (with Alexa Nejamie) YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

Most people want peace without accountability. That shortcut doesnโ€™t exist.

You donโ€™t escape your actions โ€” you outgrow them through honest ownership and behavioral change.

Watch the full conversation with Alexa Nejamie:
๐Ÿ“บ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5K...

#HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership

08.02.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
New Research Makes a Powerful Case for PBL Two new gold-standard studies provide compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all studentsโ€”including historically marginalized ones.

PBL research: www.edutopia.org/article/new-...

17.02.2026 16:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A Simple, Effective Framework for PBL This plan was designed to guide teachers who havenโ€™t had formal training in project-based learning.

PBL works when the design is strong.

A randomized study (Michigan State + Univ. of Michigan) found PBL students scored 8 points higher in science than peers.

Hereโ€™s a simple framework educators can use now:
www.edutopia.org/article/simp...

#PBL #InstructionalLeadership

17.02.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Building Relationships With Students on Positive Words and High Expectations By affirming students and maintaining high expectations for them, teachers can solidify good relationships.

Rapport isnโ€™t a feel-good add-on. Itโ€™s an instructional move that shapes trust, motivation, and learning outcomes. This Edutopia article outlines practical, research-aligned ways to implement it in real classrooms.
www.edutopia.org/article/buil...

#EduSky

18.02.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
New Research Makes a Powerful Case for PBL Two new gold-standard studies provide compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all studentsโ€”including historically marginalized ones.

PBL research: www.edutopia.org/article/new-...

17.02.2026 16:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A Simple, Effective Framework for PBL This plan was designed to guide teachers who havenโ€™t had formal training in project-based learning.

PBL works when the design is strong.

A randomized study (Michigan State + Univ. of Michigan) found PBL students scored 8 points higher in science than peers.

Hereโ€™s a simple framework educators can use now:
www.edutopia.org/article/simp...

#PBL #InstructionalLeadership

17.02.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
S4 E10: Healing, Alignment, and Self-Trust (with Alexa Nejamie)
S4 E10: Healing, Alignment, and Self-Trust (with Alexa Nejamie) YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

Most people want peace without accountability. That shortcut doesnโ€™t exist.

You donโ€™t escape your actions โ€” you outgrow them through honest ownership and behavioral change.

Watch the full conversation with Alexa Nejamie:
๐Ÿ“บ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5K...

#HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership

08.02.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A 6-Step Plan for Differentiated Instruction Middle school teachers can follow a straightforward method that facilitates customization of support for students.

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social shares 6 clear lesson steps that embed a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) directly into everyday teachingโ€”rather than treating the tiered supports as separate initiatives or add-ons. ๐Ÿ’ซ

#MTSS #EduSky

04.02.2026 12:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A 6-Step Plan for Differentiated Instruction Middle school teachers can follow a straightforward method that facilitates customization of support for students.

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social shares a concise method that allows middle school teachers to customize support for their students based on timing and specific needs. โญ

#EduSky

02.02.2026 02:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
How to Handle Self-Centered People Without Losing Your Peace How to Handle Self-Centered People Without Losing Your Peace Iโ€™ve had to learn how to deal with self-centered people the hard way. Over the years, Iโ€™ve dealt with people who made every โ€ฆ

Professionals spend too much time managing energy drains. Self-centered behavior at work is one of them. Over-agreeing reinforces it. Arguing escalates it. Brief, respectful boundaries contain it.

In this article, I share research-aligned, simple guidance for staying professional. bit.ly/3X1liQR

01.02.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

Students donโ€™t lack motivation as much as they lack a pathway.

Research on self-determination theory shows engagement rises with autonomy, competence, and belonging (Deci & Ryan, 2000).

That requires structureโ€”not slogans.

#EduSky

30.01.2026 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
A 6-Step Plan for Differentiated Instruction Middle school teachers can follow a straightforward method that facilitates customization of support for students.

Differentiated instruction is effective when support is embedded in grade-level instructionโ€”not isolated from it.

This aligns with decades of research on explicit instruction, flexible grouping & retrieval practice.

I share a practical 6-step lesson framework here:

bit.ly/4qPMUpo

#EduSky

28.01.2026 22:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Titles create authority. Trust creates influence.

Research by Lopes et al. (2004) shows emotional intelligence predicts relationship quality and leadership effectiveness โ€” key conditions for influence in organizations.

Where do you see this play out in schools or systems?

#EduSky

28.01.2026 16:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Decades of education research show the same pattern: meaningful engagement improves motivation, academic performance & attendance.

Tools can support that work, but they donโ€™t create it. Skilled, caring teachers do.

If innovation isnโ€™t improving those outcomes, what problem is it solving?

#edusky

27.01.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Helping Middle and High School Students Cultivate Habits That Support Learning Through explicit instruction, teachers can help students develop the skills necessary to do well in school.

We sometimes ask students to โ€œdo betterโ€ without ever teaching them how.

This piece explores why explicit instruction in learning habits matters and how level-setting helps students become stakeholders in their own success.

#EduSky #TeacherSky

๐Ÿ”— www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

26.01.2026 23:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Most teams arenโ€™t burned out from the work alone.
Theyโ€™re burned out from the emotional environment.

When leaders bring pressure into every meeting, that pressure becomes the culture.

What helps you stay grounded before a high-stakes conversation?

26.01.2026 15:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I used to think being โ€œgood at conflictโ€ meant having the best comeback and the strongest point.

But most arguments arenโ€™t about logic.

When people feel disrespected, unheard, or dismissed, the facts donโ€™t matter.

The leadership move is simple: stop trying to win and start trying to understand.

25.01.2026 22:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
3 Ways to know when itโ€™s time to leave your school or district By Jorge Valenzuela

If your growth is capped, your voice isnโ€™t valued, and your gut keeps saying โ€œmoveโ€โ€ฆ pay attention.

3 ways to know when itโ€™s time to leave your school or district.

Link: medium.com/the-path-to-...

23.01.2026 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love that, Barbara. โ€œWhat makes you say that?โ€ is one of the simplest and strongest moves for making reasoning visible. It also helps students slow down and justify their thinkingโ€”especially when AI is involved. Appreciate you sharing this.

22.01.2026 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let's make it happen!

22.01.2026 21:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0