How educators can make time for self-care
This time of year sees email in boxes filled with information about how to prepare for the next year, reminders that grades are due, and papers await grading.…
Professional Development
Do your teachers know what good teaching looks like?
Pick any high-priority instructional initiative in your district. Can you think of at least one teacher who is excelling in that priority area?
6 pillars of strong online PD
A 2021 study by the Council of the Great City Schools emphasizes the need for teachers to have ongoing access to high-quality professional development (PD). The study maintains…
3 ways to personalize your digital PLN
I am currently in an online doctoral program at Winona State University. One of our recent discussion queries required answering the following prompt: "Share three pieces of your…
Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?
This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into…
3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching
As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…
Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run
Cheap PD does not equate to cost-effective PD, as district leaders may ultimately need to spend more in the long-run to help teachers progress in their professional learning.
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
How we moved professional learning to virtual facilitation
In-person professional learning can't be beat, but it's possible to move to a virtual delivery model without sacrificing quality.
8 great education podcasts to try this year
Who doesn't love a good podcast? True crime, self-improvement, history, finance--there's something for everyone. And if you're looking for new education podcasts to start your year off right,…