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Supporting and Rewarding Teachers with Time

A Principal's Reflections

Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) January 19, 2022 As someone who is in schools on a weekly basis and working side by side with educators under these conditions, I always ask what could be done to make their professional lives a little bit easier. That means no meetings, phone calls, emails, or mandated professional development.

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

ED Surge

It’s September 2021 and as one of the district’s instructional technology content leaders, I have finally been given the green light to host in-person professional development (PD) for this group of eager teachers after months of meeting online. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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

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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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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – February 2022

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This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. 2022 reads you shouldn’t miss. Teachers’ professional learning needs are changing.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2022

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2022 reads you shouldn’t miss. Design professional development (PD) solutions. 2022 top resources for teachers and coaches ! . This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes three popular education articles about supporting teacher and coach growth. Here are our top picks for the Apr.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – December 2022

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The end of the year is here and perhaps you’re catching up on good reads from December 2022. Maybe you’re looking for ideas for a strong 2023 start in the classroom or ways you can provide better professional development to teachers. Catch up on the November 2022 top resources for teachers and coaches ! .

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When Early Learning Serves as a Catalyst for Change

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Henson: Marlin ISD in 2022 had the highest academic growth in the entire state of Texas , a proud badge of honor for our community. It all ties back to professional development. I dont expect teachers to be curriculum developers I want them to be curriculum implementers.