Teacher training needs more community and less compliance
Educational Leadership
Strategies and methods to help teachers be their best
Teacher training needs more community and less compliance
Professional learning, like teaching itself, flourishes through relationships built on trust
Summer reading for teaching and school improvement: Harnessing the Science of Learning
When implemented thoughtfully, Science of Learning principles help educators focus their energy on what moves the needle for student learning
PD for innovation: Reimagining solutions for engagement, burnout, and achievement gaps
Teachers need meaningful autonomy to pursue PD that benefits their students and aligns with district priorities
Maybe we have too much teacher training
When budgeting for teacher development, the focus should remain on what kind of training districts are funding
What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom
A lack of structured collaboration between K-12 and higher ed contributes to a disconnect between research and practice
A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout
Why modern professional learning communities need to focus on adult learning, real problems, and spreading innovation
Learning the “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed our teachers
Teachers are the first to tell you whether PD is worth their time…and our teachers are asking for more
Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports
Teacher preparation programs must evolve to reflect the emotional realities of today’s classrooms
We built evaluation for accountability–now it’s time to build it for growth
Real leadership means moving beyond outdated processes and redesigning evaluation to center evidence, clarity, and authentic feedback
How AI can fix PD for teachers
Too many PD sessions remain generic, compliance-driven, or disconnected from day-to-day teaching realities
4 ways AI can make your PD more effective
AI can help PD facilitators design activities that meet everyone’s needs while keeping the group moving forward together
Rethinking icebreakers in professional learning
Too often, icebreakers are poorly designed fillers, disconnected from learning goals
Rethinking substitute teacher preparation
To train and support the confident, competent substitutes that today’s students need and deserve, a new standard is needed
Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms
Choosing PD that aligns with educator goals, as well as exploring tech tools that extend professional learning, are key aspects of effective PD
4 ways AI is empowering the next generation of great teachers
The current teacher shortage is a crisis, but it's also an opportunity to reimagine how we support teachers
5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers
Educators are busy, but will be inspired when they begin to see the tangible results of their professional learning in their classrooms
We’re losing STEM teachers–here are 5 ways to keep them and grow the ones we need
Recruiting and retaining STEM teachers isn’t just about filling vacancies--it’s about giving every student an opportunity to be seen, challenged, and inspired
National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
School districts are training teachers in using AI-powered tools, but high-poverty districts still lag behind their low poverty counterparts
Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning
The study helps understand how different approaches to equity in science education can work together
Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice
A computerized AI support model gives pre-service teachers the opportunity to engage in scalable, self-guided reflection
5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs
PLCs help educators collaborate with purpose and build stronger, more equitable learning communities
Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts
Educators say they need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation
The Tennessee Educational Technology Association: A blueprint for success
A commitment to professional growth and support benefits K-12 school districts as the edtech landscape evolves
Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?
Better preparation and support for elementary teachers to provide strong math instruction can improve academic and life outcomes for students
5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage
A strategic, human-centered approach to recruitment helps school and district leaders lay the foundation for long-term success
Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math
Teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts to develop great math teachers
The math anxiety equation: How to solve for confidence in math class
To conquer math anxiety, we must first help students believe they are capable learners of mathematics
More districts eye AI training for teachers
More teachers are integrating AI into instruction, but little is known about how districts are supporting them in navigating the rollout of AI in schools
Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world
Ethical PD is a philosophy that puts teachers and their needs front and center
Elevating principals, teachers, and students through shared purpose and leadership
By narrowing the focus, transforming professional development and getting buy-in from stakeholders, Charleston County has turned around its lowest-performing schools
Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs
Moving beyond ‘What do we teach?” to focus on ‘How do we teach it effectively?’
AI is changing the role of teaching assistants
AI tools won’t replace the human connection and support TAs provide, but they can significantly enhance a TA's ability to serve diverse student needs effectively
GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation
Cultural competency and AI literacy in teacher training programs can fundamentally transform how educators are prepared for the future
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
In today’s digital world, teachers must have the skills and knowledge to effectively use technology to enhance student learning
Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth
AI-driven PD tools can help educators focus on meaningful professional growth instead of administrative requirements
A look at one school’s innovative approach to PD
A strong PD framework directly impacts teaching and learning, boosting teachers’ ability to differentiate and personalize their instruction
Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential
Making federal and state investments in AI literacy and frameworks for educators will increase teachers’ AI knowledge, skills, and confidence
Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts
To create useful, sustained PD, align efforts with school-specific needs and district-wide goals
Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning
Bridging this gap for all students will require high-quality professional development that empowers both teachers and K-12 leaders
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
