Voices of Direct Instruction

As I embark on another year of advocacy for evidence and powerful instruction, I’m excited to share a project I started for the National Institute for Direct Instruction: DI Voices. It’s a YouTube playlist and podcast filled with raw, bite-sized conversations captured between sessions using just my phone. Real educators, principals, researchers, and NIFDI team members share on-the-ground insights about how Direct Instruction is shaping classrooms and communities.

Each mini‑episode brings freshness and authenticity, grounded in real stories—from first-time implementers to seasoned leaders. It’s the DI community at its most candid and alive.

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Over on the BAM Radio Network…

I also had the privilege of appearing on the BAM Radio Network podcast in a recent episode titled “Why These Teachers Are Taking a Second Look at Direct Instruction and the Science Behind It.” (Link here.)

Hosted by Jon Harper, the episode features me alongside Beanie Geoghegan, Laura Stam, and Kim Lockhart as we explore what Direct Instruction truly is, how it works, and why it’s deserving of a fresh perspective.

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Ready to Watch and Listen?

• Watch DI Voices: YouTube Playlist – DI Voices
• Listen to the BAM Network episode: “Why These Teachers Are Taking a Second Look at Direct Instruction and the Science Behind It”

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Thanks for being part of this community. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a DI veteran—there’s something in these stories for you.