Professional Development: Page 14

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    Report: High-quality principals result in nearly 3 months additional learning annually

    A webinar focused on new Wallace Foundation research discussed critical leadership skills in wake of COVID-19, which one expert said includes the ability to "reknit the school community."

    By • Feb. 17, 2021
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    Opinion

    5 strategies for ensuring educator professional development is 'all-in'

    Ken Wallace, an Illinois district superintendent, shares tactics for developing and maintaining effective adult learning programs for educators.

    By Ken Wallace • Feb. 10, 2021
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

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

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    PROMISING PRACTICES

    Promising Practices: How a network of male teachers of color expanded leadership opportunities

    The Compton Male Teachers of Color Network is helping its district strengthen professional problem-solving skills and empower educators.

    By • Feb. 4, 2021
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    4 K-12 professional development trends to watch in 2021

    Even when schools return to "normal," changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit professional learning in several ways, district leaders say.

    By Katie Navarra • Jan. 28, 2021
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    Effective online teacher training grows, but in-person supports still needed

    Virtual sessions expand professional development's reach and capacity, but experts warn against abandoning essential individualized supports.

    By • Jan. 13, 2021
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    Groups recommend 5 strategies to reform early ed professional development

    A need for more high-quality early educators and the desire for workforce diversity are sparking calls for a stronger system.

    By • Jan. 7, 2021
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    Are Biden's early education goals too ambitious?

    While there’s a lot of pent-up desire to expand pre-K access, challenges exist in making President-elect Joe Biden’s plans a reality.

    By • Jan. 6, 2021
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    These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021

    With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.

    By , , • Jan. 4, 2021
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    Column

    Curricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19

    The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.

    By • Dec. 16, 2020
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    Study: Evaluations penalized teachers in low-income schools

    Researchers found practices that failed to account for students' socioeconomic differences unfairly punished Black teachers in low-income Chicago schools.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 10, 2020
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    ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

    Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

    By • Dec. 9, 2020
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    Dive Awards

    Principal of the Year: Henry Turner, Newton North High School

    A Massachusetts principal's commitment to equity and anti-racism is a unifying force for his school community in a year of dual crises.

    By • Dec. 9, 2020
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    How can districts maintain teacher coaching remotely?

    Aside from acclimating new teachers and honing their skills, the data collected from feedback can help inform the resources school leaders provide.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 7, 2020
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    ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning

    From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.

    By • Dec. 2, 2020
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    Daily Roundup: Other news from around K-12

    The number of students with disabilities grew by about 700,000 over the past decade. Educonomics Lab tool helps districts calculate learning loss needs.

    By • Updated June 28, 2022
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    From the Archive: 3 best practices for addressing hate and prejudice on school grounds

    A strong culture against intolerance is key to prevention, but some experts say administrators aren't prepared for these incidents. 

    By • Oct. 28, 2019