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Persistent problems: A powerful paradigm for professional development

A Psychology Teacher Writes

Inconvenient truths about teacher learning: towards professional development 3.0. Considering carefully the levers for intrinsic motivation, and using the lens of persistent problems, those delivering PD should be able to demonstrate that this is indeed ‘a better way.’ References Coe, R. Evidence Based Education blog. Enser, M. &

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

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Becki Moss for The Hechinger Report The country also plans to devote $20 million in professional development (a little over $11 million in U.S. The government made a rightward shift in 2023 to the National Party, ending six years of leadership under former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who had an international profile.

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Decomposing decision-making: a cognitive dimension to teacher rehearsal

A Psychology Teacher Writes

Professional development often fails to cater for individual needs because it’s unlikely that in a room full of teachers everyone is in roughly the same place in terms of knowledge, experience and expertise. Bespoke approaches, such as instructional coaching, might be more effective but are not easily scalable (Coe, 2023).

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Spotlight Teachers’ Lifelong Learning With the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Award

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And spoiler alert… Winners will receive a subscription to the AI Coach platform for the 2023-24 school year for their entire school. Find information about the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Award and the quick nomination form here. In the platform, teachers can engage in unlimited personalized coaching cycles to further their development.

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

TCI

This investment represented a tripling of funds dedicated to these subjects in 2023, with continued allocation in the 2024 federal budget. Usability and Teacher Support: The materials are well-organized, properly paced, and accompanied by robust professional development resources.

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Call for Applications: 2025 APSA Advancing Research Grant for Early-Career Scholars | Deadline: May 6, 2025

Political Science Now

The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant supports the advancement of research goals and professional development of early career political science scholars. The grant will award scholars whose research areas focus on one of the following target research areas. Applications are due May 6, 2025. Apply Now !

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A researcher said the evidence on special education inclusion is flawed. Readers weighed in

The Hechinger Report

Financial constraints Justin Baeder, a former public school principal in Seattle who now conducts professional development for school leaders, posted a video commentary on X. His six-year term at the Department of Education began in 2023. Jones is on leave from Boston University, where he is a professor of special education.

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