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Adriana Perusin

Adriana Perusin

Co-Founder, Flip Education

Education leader with over a decade designing active learning and SEL programs for public schools across four Brazilian states. Co-founder of Flip Education, building tools that bring research-backed teaching methods into everyday classrooms.

Articles by Adriana Perusin

Students engaged in a collaborative classroom discussion with no smartphones visible on their desks
education· 9 min read

7 Proven Strategies to Implement a Phone Ban in Schools Without Parent Pushback

Phone bans work — but implementation is where they succeed or fail. Here are 7 evidence-backed strategies to bring parents, teachers, and students along.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher surrounded by stacks of papers, a laptop, and planning materials at a desk late in the evening
education· 8 min read

10 Surprising Facts About How Teachers Spend Their Time

The official numbers on teacher planning time don't tell the whole story. Here's what the data actually reveals about the modern teacher workweek.

Adriana Perusin, Read
Globe surrounded by educational icons and curriculum documents representing different national education standards
education· 10 min read

How Do Curriculum Standards Differ Across Countries?

From Singapore's content-dense frameworks to Finland's teacher-led model, curriculum standards diverge sharply. Here's what global educators need to know.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher writing a quick lesson plan on a notepad before class begins
education· 8 min read

How to Build a 5 Minute Lesson Plan That Actually Works

The 5 minute lesson plan promises to cut planning time without cutting corners. Here's what the evidence shows, and how to use it well.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher and students collaborating around a tablet in a modern classroom with AI interface elements on screen
ai tools· 8 min read

How to Prepare Your Classroom for the 2026 AI Digital Transformation

AI in education statistics 2026 show a $10B market and 90% student adoption, but most schools still lack AI policies or teacher training.

Adriana Perusin, Read
An exhausted teacher sits at a desk late in the evening surrounded by lesson plans, papers, and an open laptop
education· 9 min read

How to Reclaim Teacher Planning Time and Reduce Burnout Statistics

Teacher burnout planning time statistics reveal a profession under structural strain. Here's what the data shows, and what school leaders can actually do about it.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher circulating among groups of students working at tables in a bright classroom, some groups engaged in discussion, others looking uncertain
active learning· 10 min read

How to Rescue an Active Learning Lesson That Is Falling Apart

Active learning lessons can unravel fast. Here's the research on why active learning fails, and a practical recovery guide for teachers in real time.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher sketching a flexible lesson framework on a whiteboard surrounded by sticky notes representing student-centered activities
opinion· 9 min read

How to Transition from Rigid Lesson Plans to Flexible Teaching Frameworks

Rigid lesson plans are losing their grip on modern teaching. Here's how educators can shift to flexible frameworks without sacrificing accountability or student outcomes.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher at a desk reviewing AI-generated lesson materials on a laptop in a modern classroom
ai tools· 8 min read

How to Use AI to Solve the Teacher Burnout Crisis

Teachers don't want AI to replace them. They want it to handle the tasks burning them out. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A classroom filled with glowing screens and tablets, with empty student desks, symbolizing technology without learning
opinion· 8 min read

Why Better Tools Often Lead to Worse Lessons

Schools are better equipped than ever, and many students are learning less. Here's why more technology without sound pedagogy produces worse lessons.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A diverse K-12 classroom where students sit in a circle during a morning meeting, with a teacher facilitating a discussion and an emotion chart visible on the wall.
social emotional learning· 11 min read

25+ SEL Classroom Activities: A K-12 Guide to Inclusive Social and Emotional Learning

Explore 25+ research-backed SEL classroom activities for K-12, covering all 5 CASEL competencies, inclusive strategies, and cross-subject integration.

Adriana Perusin, Read
A teacher working one-on-one with a student at a desk, with a laptop open nearby
opinion· 5 min read

AI Won't Fix Teaching. Teachers Will.

The ed-tech industry is betting billions that algorithms can do what only skilled teachers can. A school in Rio de Janeiro showed me exactly what that bet costs.

Adriana Perusin, Read
Warm illustration representing classroom discussion and observation
social emotional learning· 2 min read

SEL Assessment Beyond Surveys: What the Data Actually Shows

Self-report surveys dominate SEL measurement, but a growing body of research suggests they capture less than half the picture. Here's what actually works.

Adriana Perusin, Read
Warm illustration of collaborative learning in a classroom
opinion· 6 min read

Why Education Needs to Stop Talking About Active Learning and Start Doing It

We've spent two decades publishing research on active learning. The evidence is overwhelming. So why do 80% of classrooms still look like they did in 1995?

Adriana Perusin, Read