Professional Development
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How an inquiry-based approach can support teachers in return to school
Experts suggest encouraging educators to utilize a descriptive inquiry approach can help them engage school communities in addressing challenges.
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Missouri program seeks to strengthen parent communication with $2M Ed Dept grant
The effort will provide direct training in two school districts on engaging and collaborating with parents to improve interventions and achievement.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 09, 2021 -
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TrendlineEnglish Learners
English learners are among the student groups most disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the last 16 months highlighting a variety of pre-existing challenges.
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OpinionWhy we're prioritizing SEL this year
Four educators write that additional supports are a necessity for students and their families this year to proactively address pandemic stress and trauma.
By Chrysantha Norwood, Shane Blandford, Scott Hangey and Mike Hoffman • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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OpinionIt's now or never: Let's use this investment opportunity to create a new US education system
An SEL expert suggests bolstering the approach in schools in partnership with students, families and communities is crucial to systemic change.
By Karen Niemi • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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Rising District Leaders: Assistant superintendents driving inclusion, curriculum and learning
In an era of increasingly distributed leadership, these assistant superintendents and cabinet-level leaders have proven critical to their districts' success.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Burnout busters: 5 strategies to help school leaders combat pandemic fatigue
As COVID-19 persists amid other concerns, sharing leadership and maintaining self-care are among tips offered by principals and superintendents.
By Katie Navarra • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Grief counseling curricula part of some districts' back-to-school plans in the COVID-19 era
In a survey by the ACLU of Southern California, 30% of students reported losing a loved one in the last 12 months.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Options, time for implementation crucial to professional development success
To increase PD relevancy, experts suggest providing educators with choices and the time to experiment and report what they've learned to peers.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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High-quality materials that engaged parents sustained learning remotely during pandemic
Research suggests some students learned as much or more compared to a normal school year when learning materials factored parents into the process.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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AASA, AVID launch professional development initiative focused on instructional leadership
The initiative will connect district instruction, assessment or technology leaders to share best practices and enhance each other's growth.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 09, 2021 -
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How can school leaders support new teachers amid fall returns?
The new academic year will continue to bring unique challenges as COVID-19's impacts loom in school communities.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2021 -
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NPC 2021: Principals share strategies for leading a culture of diversity, unity
During a virtual discussion, three school leaders covered topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability to the problem with saying, "But I'm not racist."
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2021 -
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Summer Reading: How 16 months of disruption are shaping professional development
We've gathered a selection of our recent coverage of PD topics to help you get up to speed on the changing face of teacher learning.
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ISTE 2021: School tech leaders also play a role in antiracist work
Boston-area principal Henry Turner suggests the design thinking process used by many tech companies can help schools begin addressing these issues.
By Roger Riddell • July 07, 2021 -
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How can schools make the most out of virtual PD?
A pair of experts suggest school leaders should design these opportunities to fit unique purposes and not expect them to look the same as in-person events.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 07, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: District tech leaders share pandemic learning takeaways in 'bootcamp'
The virtual discussion ranged from new approaches for distributing and managing devices to the silver linings of the past 18 months.
By Roger Riddell • July 01, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them
Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2021 -
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Quality PD, curriculum frameworks critical for robust early childhood ed
Early learning experts in a virtual discussion expressed optimism that federal relief can help advance young children’s academic and social development.
By Kara Arundel • June 29, 2021 -
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Q&ALessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?
In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.
By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021 -
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Administrators put focus on high-impact teacher PD
Summer and early fall professional development will target areas most in need after a year of instructional turmoil.
By Kara Arundel • June 22, 2021 -
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With burnout on the rise, districts turn to staff SEL and bringing joy to learning
District leaders and education experts say school staff well-being is important for student achievement and for preventing staff shortages.
By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021 -
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Minnesota's 'Grow Your Own' programs aim to diversify teaching staffs
Statewide grant programs focus on recruiting paraprofessionals and high school students into the teaching profession.
By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021 -
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Discernment in credentialing builds teacher leadership opportunities
Rather than "credential collecting," educators can focus personal PD opportunities on specific needs to become go-to experts in their schools.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 14, 2021 -
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OpinionEarly childhood must be overhauled to improve pay, career pathways
A senior researcher at the Wellesley Centers for Women writes a new approach to early childhood is needed to attract and retain workers.
By Wendy Wagner Robeson • June 14, 2021 -
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Professional learning communities crucial to build school culture around diversity, inclusion
PLCs can provide opportunities for participants to speak and listen from the heart, accept feedback and create change, an education coach suggests.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2021
