Great Teaching in Action: DESE’s Cultivating Deeper Learning Video Featuring Raheema Reid and Ashley Deleon
When teachers collaborate effectively, students thrive. The DESE Kaleidoscope Collective Impact video series recently spotlighted Springfield Prep teachers Raheema Reid and Ashley Deleon for their lesson on equivalent fractions — a powerful example of what great teaching and co-teaching look like in action.
The lesson highlights both teachers’ commitment to advancing student learning and the brilliance of Springfield Prep students, who explained their reasoning clearly, worked through mistakes productively, and collaborated with purpose.
At Springfield Prep, co-teaching is a cornerstone of our approach to great teaching every day. This video captures the full arc of collaboration that drives student success:
Before the lesson, Raheema and Ashley plan together to identify learning goals, anticipate misconceptions, and design multiple access points for every student.
During the lesson, they use flexible group structures, engage students with banter and dialogue, and offer real-time feedback to keep all students engaged in meaningful problem-solving.
After the lesson, they review exit tickets and student work, using data to reflect on what worked and what to adjust for the next day and for future years.
This ongoing cycle of planning, teaching, and reflection exemplifies Springfield Prep’s belief that collaboration between teachers is key to deep learning for students.
