Professional Development: Page 8

  • Alicia Storey, an assistant superintendent for a Rhode Island school district presents on ways to improve ELL learning experiences in the classroom.
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    High expectations, relationships key to improving ELL student experiences

    A Rhode Island superintendent told ASCD conference attendees that teachers must think of ELLs as having a learning asset rather than a deficit.

    By • March 23, 2022
  • U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona engages with students during a conversational keynote at SXSW EDU 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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    SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

    We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

    March 22, 2022
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    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
  • U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona engages with students during a conversational keynote at SXSW EDU 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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    Day 3 at SXSW EDU 2022: Cardona raises student voice, district leaders discuss population shifts

    The Austin ed innovation festival's third day also included principal pipeline equity discussions and a hip-hop icon promoting student mental health.

    By , • March 10, 2022
  • A keynote panel discusses the impact of culture wars hitting schools during SXSW EDU on March 8, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
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    Day 2 at SXSW EDU 2022: Culture wars, 'future-proofing' classrooms, and disrupting racial inequity

    The Austin, Texas, education innovation conference continued Tuesday with conversations on media literacy, workforce pathways and more.

    By , • March 8, 2022
  • Educator, cognitive psychologist, and author Pooja Agarwal discusses retrieval practice during a keynote at SXSW EDU 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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    Day 1 at SXSW EDU 2022: Retrieval practice, universal meals and revolutionizing assessment

    Couldn't make it to Austin, Texas? Get caught up on conversations around learning pods, classroom models and more.

    By , • March 7, 2022
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    Counselors for Computing broadens student exposure to STEM

    The program trains counselors to encourage girls and other students underrepresented in computing to pursue tech careers or hobbies.

    By • March 2, 2022
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    Grow-your-own teacher pipeline model gains steam

    The approach could help districts overcome barriers to entry like high tuition costs and low teacher pay.

    By • March 2, 2022
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    Sponsored by Illuminate Education

    How (and why) to complete a mid-year check on equity & growth

    Discover a straightforward blueprint for completing your own mid-year data check.

    By Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP, co-founder of eduCLIMBER • Feb. 22, 2022
  • Guilford County Schools Superintendent Sharon Contreras speaks during a panel on assistant principals during AASA's national conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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    Diversifying, expanding the assistant principalship key to repairing leadership pipelines

    Despite impacts on culture and outcomes, those in the role continue to face barriers, experts said during a session at AASA's national conference.

    By • Feb. 18, 2022
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    AASA, NSPRA launch program to improve educators' communication skills

    As education faces growing division, a newly launched AASA-NSPRA program aims to create more civil, understanding school communities.

    By • Feb. 7, 2022
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    Why high school students need social emotional learning

    Social emotional learning supports the skills that high school students need to successfully transition to college.

    Feb. 7, 2022
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    Black teachers more likely to be highly qualified, clock fewer years in classroom

    Long-time and Black teachers are known to improve student outcomes, but the pandemic could lead to turnover of both.

    By • Feb. 3, 2022
  • The Council for Exceptional Children's current leaders and past presidents gather on stage in Orlando, Florida during its convention to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary on Jan. 16, 2022.
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    CEC 2022: What you need to know from the annual special education gathering

    From stemming staff shortages and strengthening parent relationships to implementing de-escalation strategies, we've got you covered.

    By • Jan. 31, 2022
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district

    University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.

    By • Jan. 31, 2022
  • The door to a principal's office is shown. "Office of the Principal" is painted on the door's window.
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    5 principals to watch in 2022

    These school leaders are rising to the occasion on inclusive and equitable education, strong and consistent communication, school culture and more.

    By • Jan. 18, 2022
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    5 superintendents to watch in 2022

    These administrators' track records and outlooks toward top issues facing K-12 and the challenges ahead make them key players to keep an eye on.

    By • Jan. 10, 2022
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2022

    Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing policy pingpong, curricular controversy and more are set to impact schools this year.

    By , , , • Jan. 4, 2022
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    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    Lessons In Leadership: 6 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

    In case you missed any of this year's installments, we've highlighted some of the best insights on teacher retention, student engagement and more.

    By • Jan. 3, 2022
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    Opinion

    4 areas of focus to drive the future of education

    With education at a crossroads, one expert writes that it's imperative to "keep driving" to expand educational access and opportunity.

    By Christopher Thomas • Dec. 21, 2021
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    Opinion

    Video empowers self-reflection, personalization in professional development

    An instructional coach writes that reviewing recordings of themselves can allow teachers to see things they often don’t recall from that moment.

    By Donna Spangler • Dec. 10, 2021
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    How administrators can raise morale as pandemic drags on

    An Illinois superintendent recommends being open and frank about challenges, reassessing strategies in play, and finding ways to focus on joy.

    By • Dec. 7, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    As public trust in teachers declines, how can districts turn the tide?

    Data shows a 6-percentage-point dip since the pandemic began, but experts suggest "leaning into the problem" and engaging families to address it.

    By • Dec. 2, 2021
  • Richland School District Two Superintendent Baron Davis interacts with a student at the district's 2021 Turnaround Achievement Awards.
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    Dive Awards

    District of the Year: Richland School District Two

    A South Carolina district focuses on innovation and school improvement initiatives to create equity and opportunity for all students.

    By • Nov. 22, 2021
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2021

    With community engagement, steadfast leadership and focus on students' social-emotional needs, these are the leaders shaping K-12 today.

    Nov. 22, 2021
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    Opinion

    Relationships, resources must become a focus in learning to address mental health crisis

    With the American Academy of Pediatrics declaring a national mental health emergency, is it time to consider expanding the "3 Rs" of education?

    By Joan Wasser Gish • Nov. 10, 2021