Professional Development: Page 10


  • Opinion

    Why 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. 8, 2021
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    Opinion

    It'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. 2, 2021
  • Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Rising District Leaders (from L to R) Nkenge Bergan, Anita Bernhardt, Zabrina Cannady, Patrick Hardy, Terry Harris, Matthew X. Joseph, Anthony Mignella, Amelia Ruzicka, Thomas Rogers, Rebecca Toetz
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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 , , 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 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 Aug. 9, 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 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 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.

    July 13, 2021
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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 July 7, 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 7, 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 July 1, 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 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 June 29, 2021
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    Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons 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 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 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 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 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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    Opinion

    Early 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
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    Deep Dive

    Decoding the Divide: How COVID-19 thrust a long-widening digital gap into the spotlight

    The pandemic forced emergency investment to connect all students to digital learning opportunities, but holes remain in access and training.

    By May 25, 2021
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    Decoding the Divide: The struggle to make 21st century learning equitable for all students

    A year of unprecedented disruption prompted significant investment to expand digital equity, but gaps persist in a number of areas.

    By , , May 25, 2021