I’m thrilled to share a new project straight from the heart of this year’s National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes — a new YouTube playlist I’ve put together called DI Voices.

Armed with just my phone and a little persistence, I tracked down educators between sessions (no small feat at this amazing, high-energy event!) to capture bite-sized, on-the-ground conversations about what Direct Instruction looks like in real schools, with real students, and real support.

In this mini-episode, Morgan Hay of the Baltimore Curriculum Project offers a behind-the-scenes look at a network that’s been using Direct Instruction for decades. She shares how the family-like ethos of the organization drives deep commitment to students, staff, and fidelity of implementation — and why DI remains central to their success story.

Learn more about NIFDI support: www.nifdi.org

These mini-episodes aren’t slick or scripted — they’re raw, real, and packed with insight. You’ll hear from teachers, principals, researchers, and NIFDI team members who are doing the work and generously sharing their experiences.

Watch the playlist here: DI Voices on YouTube

DI Voices is part of The Direct Instruction Podcast: