Keynote Recording: How to Become a District or School of Choice Through Redesigned Tier 1 Classroom Instruction
Watch Michael D. Toth’s Keynote from the 2025 Building Expertise for Deeper Learning Conference
Public Education Is at a Crossroads
As school choice expands and public school enrollment declines, districts face a defining decision: maintain traditional teacher-centered instruction, lean further into tech-centered instruction—or choose a new path grounded in the human skills students need most.
In this powerful keynote, Michael D. Toth—award-winning author and CEO of Instructional Empowerment—shares the research behind how excessive screen time can impact brain development, what truly drives student growth, and how public schools can reestablish themselves as the #1 choice for families.
You’ll learn about:
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Redesigning Tier 1 instruction to drive high rigor, high engagement, and high agency
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Developing essential human-centered skills through student-led, team-based learning
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Strengthening the school or district’s “brand” to win back enrollment
Schools that transform Tier 1 instruction—not just add more technology—will lead the future of public education.
Watch the keynote to see what it takes for public schools and their students to thrive.