Science of learning → pedagogy → technology. In that order. Always.
The order matters. Most edtech gets it backward — tool first, pedagogy second, research somewhere in the background. I help districts, schools, and teachers reverse that: start with how people actually learn, build the instructional design around it, then bring in AI where it earns its place. 12+ years translating cognitive science into strategies educators actually use.
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Resources, services, and ideas for educators and instructional leaders.
Translate cognitive science, instructional leadership, and AI into real results for your school, district, or organization.
11 published resources for teachers, coaches, and leaders — including Co-Teaching Evolved (Solution Tree, 2025).
Curated book recommendations for educators — updated for summer 2026.
My latest thinking on AI in education, instructional strategy, instructional leadership, and the science of learning.
75 episodes across four seasons. Currently on hiatus — Matt is writing weekly at the blog.
Podcast appearances, interviews, and media features on AI in education, instructional leadership, and the science of learning.
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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.
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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.
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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
I think it was a great start to our co-teaching in the 26-27 school year. I enjoyed listening to Belinda and Matt.
Kevin Covert
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Technology & Assessment
Tulare Joint Union High School District
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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.
