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Turning Vision into Practice Through Coaching

May 23, 2026 by

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At Carmen Schools, a culture of strong coaching and intentional systems are helping bring personalized math intervention to life for students and teachers alike.

In a recent reflection, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning, Kyra VandeBunte, shared how Carmen refined its approach to Teach to One Roadmaps in ninth-grade Algebra Lab classrooms this year. Through clearer instructional structures, targeted coaching, and stronger use of student data, teachers were able to build more purposeful  intervention experiences for students.

With a stronger focus on manageable next steps, consistent routines, and aligned support, campuses witnessed growth in student engagement, note-taking, independent learning habits, and skill mastery.

Kyra reflects on ambitious visions that matter most when paired with coaching to help teachers turn those visions into daily practice.

Read more from Kyra here.

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