A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). Up until this point, professional development was always done to me as opposed to something that I wanted to be an active part of. Thus, my thinking changed.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 19, 2018

At the end of each practice, there was a closure activity where we reflected on the events of that day while preparing for a future contest. Historically, however, professional development has been limited to periodic workshops and training that focus mostly on administrative, operational, and compliance issues.

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Leadership Professional Development Pedagogy High School 365

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. You can view the archive of the event here. Cross-posted at the Huffington Post. So what changed? technology in the classroom and beyond.

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Archiving High School Professional Development Cultures 288

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Put more emphasis on writing, argumentation, problem analysis, and making connections between core content and current events. It has enabled states to expand access to culturally relevant content, address equity concerns, and enhance students’ digital skills and civic readiness. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Makerspaces have moved from fringe initiatives to vibrant components of school culture. People craving more than a drive-by event, traditional school professional development day, or mandated training have an authentic outlet that caters to their interests. Leadership is leadership ladies and gentlemen.

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TCI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Teacher Support Materials: Lesson plans, pacing guides, and professional development resources are often included. Key considerations include: Professional Development: Allocate resources for comprehensive teacher training before and during implementation. All teachers receive HQIM professional development.

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ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2025

We've seen fast growth of state pilots, professional development programs that are state supported, standards revisions, Drozda says, [and] the curriculum market for data science and data literacy and AI literacy is growing quite quickly. Ultimately, Just isnt a fan of making artificial intelligence its own stand-alone class.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2017

Change is a process, not an event. Mandates and top-down directives rarely become embedded and sustained components of school culture because once the focus changes (and it always does) then all the time, energy, and frustration transfers to the new initiative. Taking action to make things better leads to a culture of excellence.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

With all of the great ideas that educators are exposed to thanks to social media and live events, it is essential that we pause to reflect on what it takes to move from what sounds good in theory to successful implementation into practice. During my work as a principal, I wanted to transform the learning culture of my school.

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Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership High School 266

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

As educational leaders we should be modeling, supporting, and collaborating with our respective staffs to create a vibrant school culture that fosters risk-taking and innovation. Professional Development/Growth: Educators now have access to relevant, meaningful resources that are available as needed.

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ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2022

We saw how having the language to talk about difficult experiences —such as prolonged exposure to intense stress and collective trauma—serves as a critical first step in being able to acknowledge, process and face these widespread events. If I’m referring a student, I should be able to refer myself too, right?”.

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Cultures Education Elementary School High School 120

ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

This digital disconnect isnt just a result of outdated systems; its about the complex web of cultural, organizational and infrastructural barriers that leave many institutions data-rich but insight-poor. Institutions struggle with more than just technical challenges; they also face cultural and organizational barriers.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

She started planning scheduled events at her library for local child care centers, recommending books tailored to what children were learning in school and established a partnership with a local health center to create a mentoring program. Thomas-Burroughs came away with a host of ideas.

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Library Museum Professional Development Cultures 145

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In 2017, the cluster held site visits to Pascack Valley Regional High School District and Leonia School District, ignite talks, immersive professional development experiences, and an “edcamp” summer program for leaders. 700 attendees gathered at Ramapo College for Northern Ignite’s event, co-hosted with EdSurge, in 2016.

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Cultures EdTech Professional Development High School 77

C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

It became clear that we needed a core resource that was rigorous and culturally relevant and accessible to our student population. These pilot experiences were invaluable we observed firsthand how students engaged in compelling questions, analyzed primary sources, and developed their own interpretations of historical events.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

Leaders set a high expectation of professionalism for teachers in the building but then provided the space and support for creativity. A culture of “Yes, try that!” There were high expectations of professional conduct and student learning outcomes, but those were embedded deeply within a culture of trust and respect.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Over the last few years we have seen a few different forms of community events that have helped to spread and catalyze maker learning in regions across the US. Here are a few models for how to bring together the educators in your community to grow your local culture of maker learning: Maker Educator Meetups.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It’s been a short but eventful month, and we’ve curated this month’s top resources for teachers and instructional coaches. 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.

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K-12 Professional Development EdTech Leadership 98

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

Colleges are holding professional development online events for educators on how to reimagine education with racial justice in mind. When kids come to school, we have the opportunity to create a culture of school that may be different than their home culture, and really be able to expand their racial beings as antiracists.”

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Teaching Elementary School Social Justice American History 145

ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The dean of culture started hosting after-work gatherings at local eateries to bring staff together to unwind and connect outside of work, but most of us didn’t show up. Sometimes they’d give everyone a few unexpected hours back by canceling a professional development (PD) meeting. The problem? They didn’t ask us what we needed.

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Leadership Professional Development Cultures Middle School 112

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2020

One multicultural event for Black History Month will not drive out the hate and systemic racism against people of color. She prides herself on the way she builds relationships with kids and their parents/guardians, being culturally responsive, having high expectations for all of her students, and being a learner always.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

What Makes a “Good Teacher” Everyone has a different idea about what defines good teaching, but too often, I hear parents, administrators and even some educators talk about “the good teachers” as the ones who provide quick responses to emails, volunteer to supervise school events or stay late to “help out.”

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Education Professional Development Tutoring Teaching 107

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Students were prompted to find images that represent contemporary pop culture, and then to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to create their own Warhol-inspired work. Teachers received training and professional development to fully integrate technology into their classrooms. Vista Innovation & Design Academy.

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Education K-12 Middle School Professional Development 104

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

There were a wide range of discussions and hands-on activities , including an introduction to 3D printing, a paper roller coaster project, and a conversation on creating maker culture. Beginning in 2018, all Edcamp organizers will have the opportunity to add making activities to their event.

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Professional Development Cultures Education 86

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Often families are drawn to friends, family or neighbor providers who share their language, race or culture; almost a third of Black children under age 6 and a quarter of Hispanic children in that age group are in regular care with a relative, according to 2016 data. About a fifth of white children under age 6 are in a relative’s care.

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Library Professional Development Cultures Education 111

Political Science Now

JULY 11, 2024

Event: Teaching the 2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Watch the Past Events National campaigns and elections allow citizens to reflect and participate in their democracy. Election Webinar Series showcases how political scientists understand and teach American democracy’s quadrennial event. Engaging the 2024 U.S.

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Civic Engagement Teaching Civics Political Science 68

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The idea behind the Muñiz Academy, named for the longtime principal of Boston’s first dual-language elementary school (the Rafael Hernandez K-8 school), was that many Hispanic students would do better in schools that support their cultural background and, with it, the Spanish language. Nobody missed a beat, including the presenters.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past year was eventful in education – we saw new measures to connect schools around the country , concepts like maker spaces, design thinking, and coding make their way into the mainstream, and teachers become more tech-savvy and connected. Professional Development Manager. Where do you see education moving in 2015?

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Education Civics Pedagogy Lesson Plan 110

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Kanold, an award-winning educator, author and national thought leader in mathematics and professional learning communities (PLCs), has co-authored numerous best-selling books and conducted professional development seminars worldwide. It isn’t an event; it is something we work at forever.

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Education Psychology Professional Development Cultures 115

ED Surge

MAY 23, 2022

In northern Virginia, she watched her parents navigate language barriers, cultural differences and caregiving responsibilities as best they could, sometimes stepping up to serve as the translator herself. Events and professional development moved to a virtual setting.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2017

Digital Promise gathered developers, researchers, educators, and thought leaders from the educator professional development field on January 9-10 in Redwood City, California, for The Future of Educator Micro-credentials Summit.

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Education Professional Development Leadership Economics 82

Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

In a colorful space adjacent to where teachers receive regular professional development training, Rowan-Salisbury Schools has created an Educators’ Playground of edtech where teachers can tinker and test new products. Professional learning is embedded, protected, valued, and seen as ongoing. Don’t feel sorry for Compton.”

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EdTech Education High School Cultures 91

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The event brought more than a hundred people to Seattle, Wash., The panel I spoke on responded to the work of Andreas Schleicher, education director for the intergovernmental Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). to discuss how public education will adapt to a rapidly changing world.

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Humanities K-12 Civics Professional Development 110

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

I would think that number would be higher for those who wanted to do one but couldn’t,” Katie Nailler, director of the college’s Career and Professional Development Institute, said. The program was his first opportunity to participate in a professional internship. Web story: Looking for an internship? He earned a $500 stipend.

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Government Tradition Professional Development Critical Thinking 138

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To Nasita, these events in world history must be covered first, to understand how and why Bangladeshis immigrated to America. Raylan Li, 15, is excited to become a co-president of the Asian Culture Club this fall. It’s about my connection with family members and my culture. Decades later it became an independent nation.

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History Heritage K-12 American History 109

Edthena

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Andre Daughty reflects on student awareness of world events, the importance of discussing racial diversity in the classroom, and how to have a classroom conversation on race. School leaders should actively engage in creating a more diverse school setting to drive cultural awareness among students. Always start internal work first.

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Professional Development Cultures Elementary School Teaching 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

Organized by Border Crossers, a nonprofit group that trains teachers, administrators and parents how to explore race and racism, the event was led by trainers Ana Duque and Ben Howort, both former teachers. Often, educators say, that training is lacking. Related: Why students are ignorant of the civil rights movement.

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