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Jessica Cavallaro

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Jessica Cavallaro
Jessica Cavallaro
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Jessica Cavallaro is the co-founder of The Agile Mind, which interweaves Agility into K-12 education. She is passionate about evaluating the purpose of education and ensuring that all students learn the future-ready skills that will prepare them for success in the future. She is an advocate for developing systems that give students agency.

Jessica hosts a bi-weekly show: The Teacher's Lounge; Educators with Attitude every other Wednesday where educators, parents, students, and leaders in edtech engage in conversations to create grassroots change in all educational spaces. 

Please follow Jessica on Linkedin, and Twitter.

Recent posts

  1. A light bulb on a blackboard is surrounded by six empty ovals drawn in chalk, connected to the bulb with lines, representing ideas or brainstorming.Agile for a Future-Ready Education SystemAgile is not just a buzzword; it is a powerful approach to learning that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and self-directed growth.Feb 263 min readJessica Cavallaro
  2. A person wearing a gray sweater writes in a notebook with a red pen. An open book and a mug are visible on the table, with a blurred background.An Agile Classroom Builds Life-Long Reflective Practices.Agile learning in the classroom with Kanban boards and stand-up meetings, and what Scrum sources and classroom studies report.May 189 min readJessica Cavallaro
  3. Scattered colorful paper squares in various hues and shades are spread across a white surface, creating a vibrant and playful pattern.Bringing Agility Into Our ClassroomsAgile in the classroom is argued as a cure for teacher burnout; here is what 2026 data and research say about push and pull teaching.May 911 min readJessica Cavallaro
  4. A hand holds a blank square sticky note above a desk, with several other sticky notes arranged in a grid and a keyboard and marker visible in the background.The Agile ClassroomAn agile classroom gives students agency within limits and makes the teacher a guide. How it works and where it needs support.Apr 208 min readJessica Cavallaro
  5. A person writes notes in a notebook on a cluttered desk with open books, a laptop, planners, sticky notes, washi tape, and crumpled papers, suggesting a busy or intense study or work session.Agile in the Civics ClassroomProject-based learning civics lessons, checked against 2022 NAEP results and a randomized study of an AP government course.Apr 139 min readJessica Cavallaro
  6. Two men in business attire stand by a whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes, discussing plans or ideas in a bright office setting. One man points to the notes while holding a red marker.Kanban Board Keys for Teacher SuccessThe function of a Kanban board is to open lines of communication between teams. These tips can support teachers in operating these functions.Apr 65 min readJessica Cavallaro
  7. A desk with a keyboard, a mouse, a black marker, and ten yellow sticky notes arranged in a grid pattern on a gray wood surface.Agile for Learning – Part 3: Encourage QuestionsWe must learn how to use technology to help students develop the skills and mindset they will need to navigate the world; Agile can help. Mar 284 min readJessica Cavallaro
  8. A woman with long brown hair writes on a whiteboard covered with colorful diagrams and notes about safety, basic circuits, circuit theory, digital logic, and hexadecimal numbers.Agile For Learning- Part 2: Challenge DaysAgile in the classroom checked against 2025 employer research, with a five-step plan for running a Challenge Day.Mar 97 min readJessica Cavallaro
  9. Five people are having a discussion in an office. Four sit at a table with laptops and notebooks, while one stands by a corkboard covered with sticky notes, engaging the group.Embracing Vigor over Rigor: Cultivating Agile Classrooms for Inspired LearningBy adopting Agile methods, educators can transform their classrooms into vibrant learning ecosystems, fostering curiosity, creativity, & a passion for knowledgeFeb 265 min readJessica Cavallaro
  10. Glowing question marks scattered randomly on a dark background, creating a mysterious and abstract pattern with illuminated shapes.Agile For Learning – Part 1: Wide Open QuestionsAn agile mindset in the classroom means short cycles, feedback and reflection. See the research, its limits and how to start.Feb 177 min readJessica Cavallaro
  11. Man organizing project tasks on a wall using sticky notes in a modern3 Tips to Become an Agile AdministratorAn Agile administrator eases the burden of work for everyone. Using Agile, you can run entire schools, manage people, and problem-solve in real time.Jan 175 min readJessica Cavallaro
  12. Top-down view of an office Kanban board with colorful sticky notes forUsing Kanban Boards to Create Learning BenefitsKanban boards were created to make work visible and efficient in the workplace. In the classroom, they teach students how truly collaborate as a team.Jan 124 min readJessica Cavallaro
  13. Three children sit at a table working on a laptop with robotics and 3D printing equipment, including a spool of filament and assembled mechanical parts, in a classroom or workshop setting.Using Student Self-Selected Groups For Classroom SuccessStudents have strong opinions about how teams should work, this article outlines how to use Student self-selected groups for success.Nov 284 min readJessica Cavallaro
  14. A light bulb on a blackboard is surrounded by six empty ovals drawn in chalk, connected to the bulb with lines, representing ideas or brainstorming.3 Agile Principles for StudentsWhen the Agile Principles are employed in the classroom students are engaged, create learning experiences, and develop the independence they need. Nov 234 min readJessica Cavallaro
  15. A cluttered desk with open notebooks, a laptop, scattered sticky notes, a planner, crumpled papers, tape, and pens. A person is writing in a notebook amidst the mess.3 Agile Principles for Educators – A New Approach3 Agile principles for educators- as problems arise in education, we need to explore the options that have helped other industries expand and adapt. Nov 44 min readJessica Cavallaro
  16. A cluttered desk with colorful sticky notes, crumpled papers, a laptop, a coffee mug labeled BONJ, and various office supplies scattered across the surface.Using The 12 Agile Principles In Education10 Agile Principles that can be used in Education, Using agile principles in the classroom introduces students to scaffolding and practice of AI-Proof skillsOct 244 min readJessica Cavallaro
Jessica Cavallaro

Jessica Cavallaro

Jessica Cavallaro is the co-founder of The Agile Mind, which interweaves Agility into K-12 education. She is passionate about evaluating the purpose of education and ensuring that all students learn the future-ready skills that will prepare them for success in the future. She is an advocate for developing systems that give students agency.

Jessica hosts a bi-weekly show: The Teacher's Lounge; Educators with Attitude every other Wednesday where educators, parents, students, and leaders in edtech engage in conversations to create grassroots change in all educational spaces. 

Please follow Jessica on Linkedin, and Twitter.

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