Teacher PD
How teachers improve their instructional practices by earning credentials, receiving coaching, attending conferences, and collaborating
See also: Professional Development, PD Research, Principal PD
Teacher Professional Development, Explained
What counts as PD? And is it effective? EdWeek breaks down current trends鈥攁nd new research鈥攊n this explainer.
States
A State Changed Anti-Bias Guidelines for Teachers After a Lawsuit. Will Others?
The lawsuit filed by a conservative law firm took issue with state guidelines on examining biases and diversifying curriculum.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Professional Development
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to PD that prioritize teacher needs and foster meaningful learning experiences.
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This guide offers practical strategies for district leaders to foster innovation, empower staff, support wellness, amplify student voices...
Artificial Intelligence
From Our Research Center
'We're at a Disadvantage,' and Other Teacher Sentiments on AI
Teachers say they have other, more pressing priorities.
69传媒 & Literacy
What Happens When Every Teacher in a School Has the Tools to Improve 69传媒?
In a whole-school literacy initiative, students learn metacognitive tools to help with reading and then apply them across content areas.
Professional Development
Opinion
Most Teachers Don鈥檛 Think PD Is Relevant. What Can Principals Do?
Two educators offer a blueprint for structuring professional development around teacher learning.
Mathematics
What Happened When A District Put Struggling 69传媒 in Regular Algebra?
In de-tracked classes with specially trained teachers, some struggling students saw their performance accelerate.
English Learners
2 Districts Overhauled How They Teach English Learners. Here's How
They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups.
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Professional Development
Opinion
It Takes a Village to Design the Best Professional Development
How to bring a community-based leadership to your professional learning this year.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators for Student Success
This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success.
69传媒 & Literacy
How the Largest School District Is Adjusting to the Science of 69传媒
Shifting practice in New York City, a balanced literacy stronghold, poses special challenges.
69传媒 & Literacy
Video
Implementing New 69传媒 Materials Is Hard. How This Principal Got Buy-In
A NYC principal explains how she implemented the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum in her school. The first step was teacher buy-in.
Professional Development
Opinion
I鈥檓 a Math Educator. Here鈥檚 How Teacher PD Falls Short
Yes, professional development is valuable. But improvements must be made if teachers and students are to receive its full benefits.