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School & District Management Opinion How Principals Can Be Mentors Rather Than Just Superiors
Here are six strategies for leading with a coaching lens.
Lauren Kaufman & Chris Hartigan, June 4, 2024
5 min read
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Teaching Profession The State of Teaching 'I Probably Cried Every Night': The Truth About Supporting New Teachers
New teachers are in hot demand, but face a changed—and challenging—profession.
Olina Banerji, March 6, 2024
13 min read
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Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on Instructional Coaching for Personalized PD
This Spotlight will help you investigate strategies for effective teacher PD, evaluate examples of personalized coaching programs, and more.
November 1, 2023
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Professional Development Opinion What Is the Role of Instructional Coaches?
Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight.
Rick Hess, October 19, 2023
6 min read
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Professional Development Opinion It’s Not Complicated. Instructional Coaches Should Give Clear Feedback
Good teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is.
Rick Hess, September 28, 2023
6 min read
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Artificial Intelligence AI Can Coach Teachers. Here's How It Works
Feedback from an artificial intelligence tool helped teachers in a college class improve their practice, a new study shows.
Sarah Schwartz, June 14, 2023
4 min read
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Recruitment & Retention How to Support New Teachers So They Stay—and Thrive
Job interviews that highlight schools' strengths, looking at teacher applicants' assets, and giving new hires layers of support all matter.
Madeline Will, June 2, 2023
4 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD? In Some 69´«Ã½, It Already Does
A school district in Washington state is trying out an artificial-intelligence-powered instructional coach.
Lauraine Langreo, May 10, 2023
4 min read
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Professional Development What Works—and What Doesn't—in Teacher PD
PD frequently misses the mark. But researchers have learned how to make it count for teachers—and some of their tips are low cost.
Madeline Will, October 25, 2022
7 min read
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Equity & Diversity In a State With an Anti-CRT Law, a New Initiative Seeks to Coach 69´«Ã½ on Equity
Seventy-four Kentucky districts are scheduled to begin coaching sessions next month as part of the pioneering program.
Eesha Pendharkar, August 24, 2022
5 min read
Professional Development Opinion How Video Has Improved Instructional Coaching
Letting teachers see inside each other’s classrooms and practices has helped teacher development and school culture.
Sharon Boothe, June 21, 2022
3 min read
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School & District Management Opinion Principals: Supporting Your Teachers Doesn't Have to Be Such Hard Work
Principals can show teachers they care by something as simple as a visit to their classrooms or a pat on the back.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 24, 2022
12 min read