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The Professional Development Paradox: Why Good Intentions Go Astray in Schools

A Principal's Reflections

Recently, on my podcast Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the pitfalls of professional development (PD) after revisiting a blog post I wrote in 2021. PD is the cornerstone of district and school culture. Reach out to learn about the diverse professional learning options from Aspire Change EDU. & Gardner, M.

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Persistent problems: A powerful paradigm for professional development

A Psychology Teacher Writes

Acknowledge that these are common problems and that we all find things difficult or get things wrong which helps to create a culture of error among staff. Inconvenient truths about teacher learning: towards professional development 3.0. This becomes, therefore, a much more collective endeavour rather than a solo struggle.

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As the Teacher Shortage Crisis Deepens in Ohio, Immigrant Educators Could Be the Answer

ED Surge

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce found more than 43,000 individuals with active teaching credentials were not employed as teachers or staff members in a public school. Many rely on word-of-mouth advice or scattered online resources, which may not always be up-to-date or tailored to their needs.

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New Zealand has a problem with mathematics. Can a new strategy make a difference for students?

The Hechinger Report

DUNEDIN, New Zealand When Principal Jen Rodgers took a 10-week sabbatical in 2021, she was on a mission to find a way to improve mathematics instruction at the primary school she leads here in one of the countrys oldest cities. Clair principal, who helped provide professional development to teachers during the Numeracy Project years.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

State Evaluations Reveal Gaps in Civics Education In 2021, The Thomas B. It has enabled states to expand access to culturally relevant content, address equity concerns, and enhance students’ digital skills and civic readiness. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – October 2021

Edthena

This edition of noted content for educators includes how to lead more effective teacher PD, address teacher stress, and create a classroom culture of learning. The push vs. pull of professional development. But you’ve likely attended professional development sessions that felt like a slog.

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Revisiting the Legacy of San Francisco’s Detracking Experiment

ED Surge

Now that the firestorm has passed, some say the initial judgments were too harsh: The percentage of students enrolled in math classes in San Francisco beyond Algebra II increased from 2018 to 2021, according to data recently highlighted by detracking advocate Kentaro Iwasaki, founder of Concentric Math.

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