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Fascinating: Can analytics help schools hire the best teachers?

November 16, 2017 by Nick Montgomery

As K-12 school administrators know, finding the best talent for their schools is becoming more challenging, with fewer people entering the teaching profession and more teachers retiring. With…

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The must-have for a SIS? It’s not what you think!

August 28, 2017August 23, 2017 by Jacque Deckard

Earning buy-in from stakeholders is one of the most important factors when moving to a new SIS.

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District chief: Why school success stops and ends with teachers

July 25, 2017 by Krish S. Mohip

After much discussion, deliberation, and thoughtful review of reams of data, the team agreed that investing in the growth of YSCD’s teachers had to be the central pillar…

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Wow! This inquiry-based, technology-rich school has no tech staff

May 25, 2017 by Mary Beth Cunat

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21st-century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a…

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3 better alternatives to “gotcha” tactics for teachers

May 10, 2017 by Kathryn Procope

I have been in school administration for 12 years now, and one of the things that I absolutely have learned to hate is the formal teacher evaluation process.…

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8 things teachers want you to know about their profession

May 9, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Teachers who are "career changers" and who have come to the teaching profession from other fields say their career change brings benefits to the classroom, according to a…

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5 ways to reduce the harrowing STEM teacher shortage

March 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

No technology can replace high-quality teachers. But what happens when high-quality STEM teachers become hard to find, and what happens when STEM teacher applicant pools dry up? And…

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This is how you make PD engaging for teachers

March 8, 2017 by Samuel Mormando

Teachers constantly juggle a number of different national, state, and district initiatives in today’s fast-paced and complex educational environment. Organizing professional development days that meet the varying needs…

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#3: Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says

December 28, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. And whether…

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The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

July 29, 2016June 13, 2016 by Alan November

Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.

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5 leadership requirements essential for change

February 23, 2016 by Peter West

There are some leadership requirements for change in the classroom to begin. This is not an exhaustive list, but it contains some major points. While reading these points,…

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Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says

January 26, 2016January 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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In teacher shortage, schools recruit professionals to teach

September 16, 2015 by By Sean Hart, East Oregonian

A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This…

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Stopping teacher turnover in its tracks

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 by By Kristi Cole

According to research, teacher turnover is increasing. How do you retain the best educators? Observation and lots of feedback, says one school.

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5 conditions that support great teaching

May 22, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future is will lead a positive, collaborative, action-oriented initiative to support great teaching. The initiative will focus on equitable access to…

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How 3 districts empower teachers as tech leaders

March 26, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Plans to transition to a digital environment are forming in districts across the country, but the success of those plans largely hinges on one thing: teacher buy-in. Three…

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How to fix a teacher shortage

March 4, 2015 by By Christopher Magan, Pioneer Press

This article is no longer available.

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Top 10 of 2014, No. 3: The emergence of teacher leaders

December 31, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 3 on our list…

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5 strategies to align district leadership with unions

October 20, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Teachers are essential to a successful digital transition, and when it comes to the relationship between teachers' unions and school district leaders, open communication is the most important…

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16 educators new teachers should follow on Twitter

October 14, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

It’s no secret that new teachers need lots of support, and these days, teachers often find support online and through social media. In fact, following just a few…

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States with the costliest teacher attrition

July 24, 2014July 22, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Teacher attrition costs the United States up to $2.2 billion a year, and states including California and Texas are among the top when it comes to financial impact.…

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3 ways to avoid summer ‘brain drain’

May 16, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Students and teachers usually can't wait for summer--students, to have a break from classes, and teachers, to catch up on professional development and reflect on the previous school…

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Six areas that can improve teaching quality

February 25, 2014February 25, 2014 by By Carly Buchanan, Contributing Editor, @buchanan_carly

A new policy guide from seven educational groups aims to help state leaders improve teaching quality with examples of models that, through research and actual implementation, have proven…

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App of the week: Classroom Mosaic

January 20, 2014January 20, 2014 by Meris Stansbury

Classroom Mosaic is web-based app that provides a way to perform teacher observations. Templates can be created to suit any school’s needs.

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Six helpful classroom management apps for teachers

January 14, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Mobile apps aren't just for students. Teachers and administrators benefit from management apps designed to boost productivity, provide quicker access to actionable data, and more. Here are 6…

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Teamwork in schools: What administrators should know

October 7, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Administrators are tasked with an ever-growing list of responsibilities in their schools and districts. Central to ensuring smooth operations? Teamwork. When school administrators, teachers, and staff members work…

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Seeking better teachers, city evaluates local colleges that train them

August 15, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has used data to rate restaurants, track the repair of potholes and close lackluster schools in New York City, reports The New York Times.

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Teacher recruitment tool will factor in controversial ratings

July 16, 2013July 16, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

In an incendiary move guaranteed to divide the education community, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has partnered with a web-based teacher hiring system that will factor…

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Teacher mental health training approved

May 29, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Texas school teachers would receive training to identify mental illness in their classrooms under a measure that has cleared the Texas Legislature, the Associated Press reports.

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Teacher gives epic resignation in video

May 28, 2013 by Meris Stansbury

In what's already become viral amongst educators, one fourth-grade teacher has posted her resignation in an emotional video that's hard to ignore.

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NYC Spanish teacher claims she was fired for using “negro” word in class

June 7, 2013May 28, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The Epoch Times reports that a Spanish teacher in the Bronx said she was fired for using the word “Negro” in class.

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Why video cameras and teacher evaluation do not mix

May 13, 2013May 13, 2013 by ESchool News Staff

Bill Gates’ latest big idea is the creation of a new $5 billion teacher evaluation system that includes the placement of video cameras in every classroom in America,…

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Six steps to effective teacher development and evaluation

March 29, 2013March 28, 2013 by By Vicki Phillips and Randi Weingarten

Effective teaching is a complex alchemy—requiring command of subject matter, knowledge of how different children learn, and the ability to maintain order and spark students’ interest. Evaluation procedures…

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The worst eighth-grade math teacher in New York City

February 21, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

For 10 months, Carolyn Abbott waited for the other shoe to drop. In April 2011, Abbott, who teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at the Anderson School, a…

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Watch: 4 signs of a great teacher

February 19, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

What makes a teacher great? Dr. Marvin Thompson, the new principal of John McDonogh High School in New Orleans -- and star of the new OWN docu-series "Blackboard…

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Teachers plan strike in northeastern Pa. district

December 14, 2012 by Laura Ascione

Teachers are planning to strike next week in a small community in northeastern Pennsylvania, reports the Associated Press. Officials in the Old Forge school district say the walkout…

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Comparing the leading classroom observation tools

November 5, 2013December 13, 2012 by From staff reports

Policy makers are demanding more rigorous teacher evaluations—and central to this effort are software tools that help school leaders record their observations of classroom teaching. Here, we compare…

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Georgia school systems use Gallup to predict teacher success

November 5, 2013November 27, 2012 by From wire service reports

This article is no longer available.

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How effective are student surveys in teacher evaluations?

November 21, 2012November 21, 2012 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Student surveys about their classroom teachers have merit and could be useful, but school leaders should take care to not be too influenced by student feedback, according to…

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