Presenter says teachers watch students 'at the edges' to help them meet learning targets

A presenter said teachers monitor students "at the edges" — those who are struggling and those who have already grasped a concept — and adjust instruction so students can demonstrate proficiency on designated learning targets.

"I will tell you that we're we're always wanting proficiency or for a student to demonstrate a learning target," the presenter said. The presenter added that "teachers are really good at watching the edges," explaining that teachers "pay attention to the kids that maybe are struggling" as well as "our students that already have the concept and need to be pushed further in it."

The remarks described differentiated instruction as a classroom practice: identifying students who need remediation and those who need enrichment, then targeting lessons to support both groups so more students meet proficiency expectations. The presenter framed this as an instructional priority rather than as a formal proposal or policy change.

No motions or votes were recorded on this topic in the transcript; the segment focused on explaining classroom assessment and instructional practice.