/teacher-pd Teacher PD en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:03:28 GMT /technology/were-at-a-disadvantage-and-other-teacher-sentiments-on-ai/2024/10 Teachers say they have other, more pressing priorities. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:03:28 GMT /technology/were-at-a-disadvantage-and-other-teacher-sentiments-on-ai/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-happens-when-every-teacher-in-a-school-has-the-tools-to-improve-reading/2024/10 In a whole-school literacy initiative, students learn metacognitive tools to help with reading and then apply them across content areas. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happens-when-every-teacher-in-a-school-has-the-tools-to-improve-reading/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-most-teachers-dont-think-pd-is-relevant-what-can-principals-do/2024/10 Two educators offer a blueprint for structuring professional development around teacher learning. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:30:42 GMT /leadership/opinion-most-teachers-dont-think-pd-is-relevant-what-can-principals-do/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 In de-tracked classes with specially trained teachers, some struggling students saw their performance accelerate. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:04:31 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-a-district-put-struggling-students-in-regular-algebra/2024/10 /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:14 GMT /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 /leadership/opinion-it-takes-a-village-to-design-the-best-professional-development/2024/10 How to bring a community-based leadership to your professional learning this year. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:08:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-it-takes-a-village-to-design-the-best-professional-development/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-the-largest-school-district-is-adjusting-to-the-science-of-reading/2024/09 Shifting practice in New York City, a balanced literacy stronghold, poses special challenges. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:33:52 GMT /teaching-learning/how-the-largest-school-district-is-adjusting-to-the-science-of-reading/2024/09 /teaching-learning/video-implementing-new-reading-materials-is-hard-how-this-principal-got-buy-in/2024/09 A NYC principal explains how she implemented the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum in her school. The first step was teacher buy-in. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:26:24 GMT /teaching-learning/video-implementing-new-reading-materials-is-hard-how-this-principal-got-buy-in/2024/09 /leadership/opinion-im-a-math-educator-heres-how-teacher-pd-falls-short/2024/09 Yes, professional development is valuable. But improvements must be made if teachers and students are to receive its full benefits. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:10:21 GMT /leadership/opinion-im-a-math-educator-heres-how-teacher-pd-falls-short/2024/09 /technology/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09 Google's philanthropy is investing money to support five nonprofits in helping them provide AI training for teachers and students. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /technology/google-spends-25m-on-ai-training-for-teachers/2024/09 /leadership/teachers-need-pd-to-make-competency-based-learning-work-what-that-looks-like/2024/09 Can teachers use microcredentials to become skilled at teaching in a way they probably never experienced as students? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/teachers-need-pd-to-make-competency-based-learning-work-what-that-looks-like/2024/09 /leadership/video-teachers-go-underground-to-enhance-their-science-lessons/2024/08 This national parks program takes teachers deep underground. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:13:42 GMT /leadership/video-teachers-go-underground-to-enhance-their-science-lessons/2024/08 /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 District leaders had to respond to increased training demands and the reality that elementary teachers generally have little planning time. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:42:03 GMT /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 /leadership/video-a-unique-pd-experience-to-deepen-history-teaching/2024/08 A PD program helps educators tell a fuller story by tapping into the power of place. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:16:24 GMT /leadership/video-a-unique-pd-experience-to-deepen-history-teaching/2024/08 /leadership/why-this-workshop-is-bringing-teachers-to-a-former-japanese-incarceration-camp/2024/08 The history PD program offers lessons for art, math, and literature teachers too by emphasizing the power of place. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:15:06 GMT /leadership/why-this-workshop-is-bringing-teachers-to-a-former-japanese-incarceration-camp/2024/08 /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08 This district leader is creating engaging professional development for teachers using escape rooms and other immersive adventures. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:41:44 GMT /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08 /sponsor/solution-tree/plc-at-work-events-a-worthy-investment-for-sustained-substantive-school-improvement With K–12 schools heading back into session for the fall, leaders face a difficult decision—planning for a post-stimulus environment and making the investments that have the biggest impact on student learning. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:36:19 GMT /sponsor/solution-tree/plc-at-work-events-a-worthy-investment-for-sustained-substantive-school-improvement /leadership/3-things-principals-can-do-to-make-teacher-pd-better/2024/08 School leaders need to include teacher voice to create the most engaging professional development. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:08:44 GMT /leadership/3-things-principals-can-do-to-make-teacher-pd-better/2024/08 /sponsor/solution-tree/taking-back-valuable-time-with-solution-tree-master-class-educator-ai Solution Tree’s new on-demand, virtual event, Master Class: Educator AI, aims to provide K–12 educators with the necessary knowledge and support. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/solution-tree/taking-back-valuable-time-with-solution-tree-master-class-educator-ai /teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 The nation's largest teachers' union approved policy recommendations for using AI in classrooms. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:14:32 GMT /teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 /teaching-learning/a-district-is-making-a-huge-bet-on-one-math-curriculum-to-improve-achievement/2024/06 The nation's largest school district has launched a new initiative to address students’ gaps in math proficiency. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:52:53 GMT /teaching-learning/a-district-is-making-a-huge-bet-on-one-math-curriculum-to-improve-achievement/2024/06 /leadership/how-teacher-stress-management-is-crucial-for-handling-student-mental-health/2024/06 A Chicago program helps teachers learn how to manage their own stress in classes with more easily triggered students. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:18:10 GMT /leadership/how-teacher-stress-management-is-crucial-for-handling-student-mental-health/2024/06 /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 A specialized STEM program builds in more planning time for teachers. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:40:51 GMT /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 /teaching-learning/problem-free-pd-according-to-teachers/2024/05 Teachers on social media express their PD gripes, successes, and suggestions. Fri, 31 May 2024 19:46:33 GMT /teaching-learning/problem-free-pd-according-to-teachers/2024/05 /policy-politics/opinion-the-policy-concerns-that-keep-teachers-up-at-night/2024/05 Efforts are spreading to restrict what topics are allowed to be taught. There are ways teachers can resist the censorship. Wed, 29 May 2024 11:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-policy-concerns-that-keep-teachers-up-at-night/2024/05 /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 A new bill would create a grant program at the National Science Foundation focused on AI and K-12 schools. Tue, 28 May 2024 18:44:18 GMT /technology/a-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-boost-ai-education-for-k-12-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05 A focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05