video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/94c8cd42a4e544fa9c0f105f227ab9d4" frameborder="0" width="3420" height="2565" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>25653420Loomhttps://www.loom.com25653420https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/94c8cd42a4e544fa9c0f105f227ab9d4-1a4e1e9bbbf35f41.gif524.6In this CBD capsule, I explore the concept of teaching to the top, which emphasizes setting high expectations for all students while providing the necessary scaffolding to help them reach those goals. I discuss the importance of maintaining a culture of excellence and how our mindset can influence student outcomes, referencing research by Rosenthal and Jacobson on teacher expectations. I encourage you to reflect on your current practices and consider how we can shift from differentiating down to maintaining rigorous standards for all learners. Additionally, I provide practical strategies such as using academic vocabulary, modeling expert processes, and treating assessment as a growth tool. I urge you to adopt these methods to ensure every student can thrive and master complex content.