Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "Watch the learning, not just the teacher.", with two tags (The Research; For School Leaders) and three chips (~10 min a typical walkthrough; 3–5 min sets the whole visit; Seen not assessed), over a subhead on what to look for in the first five minutes: the students, the room, the teacher's decisions, and the weeks of teaching behind the moment. Footer: "Read the learning, not the performance."

The First Five Minutes of a Walkthrough: What Admins Should Be Looking For

June 06, 2026

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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.