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Dr. Matt Rhoads

Bridging Cognitive Science, Evidence-Based Instruction, and AI with Classroom Practice

I help teachers and instructional leaders teach and lead smarter by connecting the science of how people learn with the AI tools that make it practical. 12+ years translating research into instructional strategies that educators actually use across K-12, Adult Education, and Higher Ed.

11
Published Books
75+
Conference Presentations
12+
Years in Instruction & Leadership
Award Winner
Solution Tree
Consultant & Author

Trusted By

Solution Tree
Dayton Public Schools
Wise Academy
Digital Promise
San Diego State University
LINCS
Paper Learning
Curriculum Genie
Tulare Union High School District
East San Gabriel SELPA

Explore My Work

Resources, services, and ideas for educators and instructional leaders.

Consulting

Translate cognitive science, instructional leadership, and AI into real results for your school, district, or organization.

Books

11 published resources for teachers, coaches, and leaders — including Co-Teaching Evolved (Solution Tree, 2025).

Summer Reading List

Curated book recommendations for educators — updated for summer 2026.

Blog

My latest thinking on AI in education, instructional strategy, instructional leadership, and the science of learning.

Podcast

Navigating Education — practical insights and conversations for instructional leaders and educators.

Media

Podcast appearances, interviews, and media features on AI in education, instructional leadership, and the science of learning.

Turn the Books Into Implementation

Pair a workshop, coaching cycle, or leadership session with the right book for your team. Every consulting engagement can include book sets — so participants have a shared reference they will actually use.

Latest from the Blog

Personalized Study System with Claude

AI in Education • June 6, 2026

I Built a Personalized Study System with Claude. Here Is the Science Behind Why It Worked.

I built a personalized study system using Claude and cognitive science principles: retrieval practice, spaced repetition, cognitive load. Here’s what happened and why it worked.

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What Educators Are Saying

Feedback from schools, districts, and organizations Dr. Rhoads has partnered with.

Matt is very helpful, interactive, and time flew in this PD by the interesting resources he introduced us to with examples on each.

Workshop Participant

Wise Academy

4.85 / 5 • 27 Participants

Thank you for bringing your experience and energy to DPS today, they need you! Appreciated the role-playing strategies to make best use of the session.

Janta Rainey

Dayton Public Schools

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Featured Book

Co-Teaching Evolved (Solution Tree, 2025) brings together cognitive science, AI tools, and co-teaching best practices into a practical framework instructional partners can implement starting Monday.

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