This passage points out an important challenge in coaching: what people call “coaching” can be very different in practice. Even when schools have coaches, many teachers say they don’t get enough time or support from them. This means that just having coaches is not enough, schools need to make sure coaching is done well and that teachers actually benefit from it.

This quote highlights how important coaches are in a school. With a strong belief in helping every student succeed, a coach becomes more than just a support person, they become a leader. Whether they have an official leadership title or not, their actions can create big changes. Experts like Michael Fullan and Jim Knight believe that, after the principal, coaches are the most powerful force for improvement in a school. This shows that coaching is not just about helping teachers, it's about transforming the whole school for the better.

I think this idea is very helpful for teachers. When teachers get feedback during a lesson, they don’t have to wait until the end to know if something is working. They can see right away if students are having trouble and make changes quickly. Feedback also works like a map, it shows where the students are now, how they are moving forward, and what should happen next. This helps teachers plan better and teach with more purpose. When teachers use feedback to improve their lessons, students learn more easily and don’t get stuck as often

This idea changes how we think about education. It shows that giving schools more money or improving how teachers teach is not enough. We also need to help with problems outside of school, like not having enough food, needing help with feelings or stress, and having a safe and steady home. These things are important if we want students to do well.