Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

Not under these conditions… This is the pattern in way too many schools. This is a failure of leadership. It’s wishful thinking disguised as professional development , and it’s yet another example of a school that’s going through the motions instead of engaging in meaningful, long-term, thoughtful improvement.

EdTech 140

EdTech Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology 140

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Melissa Hedges, the math curriculum director for Milwaukee schools, shows teachers at a professional development seminar how folded paper can be used to demonstrate the solution to a fractions problem. In the early 2000s, she saw a grant from the National Science Foundation as a possible solution for Milwaukee’s public schools.

Professional Development 120

Professional Development Public School Leadership High School 120

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Schools where students feel safe and empowered are healthy environments for educators too. High-quality professional development in remote teaching practices and technology can help. Schools and districts must help educators foster their own social and emotional competencies. There are different approaches.

K-12 145

K-12 Professional Development Charter School Psychology 145

Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2021

And then there is the 2020–2021 school year, where nothing is normal, and we have had five “first days of school.” All professional development sessions were recorded or planned as asynchronous sessions. Finally, we broke it all down for teachers to work through in multiple professional development sessions.

Professional Development 139

Professional Development Lesson Plan Classroom Management Middle School 139

ED Surge

JULY 31, 2023

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. The district is committed to equipping leaders with the necessary expertise to sustainably transform education.

K-12 98

K-12 Professional Development Leadership Library 98

Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

Verizon Innovative Learning schools standouts. Congratulations to the Verizon Innovative Learning schools’ 2018-19 Schools of Excellence Award winners: District of the Year: Strong Out of the Gate. Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, Kentucky (Cohort 5). IT Leader of the Year.

Middle School 121

Middle School Leadership Public School Professional Development 121

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) has prioritized a culture of technology-enriched student learning through its Students and Teachers Advancing Tomorrow Initiative (S.T.A.T.). To affect this change district-wide, BCPS needed to shift professional learning for educators to a more competency-based, autonomous model.

Education 107

Education Professional Development Leadership Public School 107

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While district policies can provide opportunities for improving student achievement, our results suggest that this impact varies widely and requires strong school-level leadership and effort. No school governance model is predominant.

K-12 120

K-12 Professional Development Tutoring Government 120

The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2023

Schools can’t afford to lose teachers of color. And with public schools struggling to fill teacher vacancies with qualified educators, district and school leaders can’t afford to lose any more teachers,period. Districts not making layoffs need to do more to recruit and hire teachers of color.

Social Justice 144

Social Justice Leadership Elementary School Professional Development 144

Edthena

MARCH 29, 2022

The School District of Lee County takes professional learning seriously. With 84,000 students and nearly 100 public schools and 6,000 teachers, the district is supporting many learners. To support the many first- and second-year teachers in Lee County, teacher leadership is developed. 2021, Asst.

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Leadership Public School Teaching 98

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 1, 2024

Our nation’s public school population is changing, fueled by growth in the number of multilingual learners. public school enrollment in 2020, up from 8.1 Many multilingual students face ongoing challenges and discrimination in public school. These students made up 10.3 percent of U.S. percent in 2000.

Tradition 117

Tradition Public School Professional Development Leadership 117

The Hechinger Report

MAY 27, 2018

We must support teachers with strong preparation, appropriate compensation, quality professional development and leadership opportunities so they may fulfill their calling: to ensure that every child receives an excellent education. It is necessary to lift up and thank teachers.

Professional Development 111

Professional Development Leadership Public School Elementary School 111

ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Equity-Based Edtech Adoption Many schools have turned the difficulties of adapting to remote and hybrid learning into opportunities to transform how they use technology and enable greater equity. Las Cruces Public Schools is maximizing technology to increase equity and accessibility for all students.

EdTech 138

EdTech K-12 Professional Development Public School 138

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

Principal Daniel Russo and social worker Maria Morales look on as a fifth grade student receives a free haircut in preparation for graduation from the Walton Avenue School. NEW YORK — When the mayor ordered New York City public schools to close in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Daniel Russo broke into tears.

Elementary School 145

Elementary School Professional Development Leadership Humanities 145

Digital Promise

JUNE 29, 2016

Baltimore County Public Schools. Baltimore County Public Schools has plans to launch a Mobile Innovation Lab, opening access to maker learning opportunities to over 100,000 students in 174 schools districtwide. Empower teachers through professional development and leadership opportunities.

K-12 90

K-12 Professional Development Public School Leadership 90

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Jenkins said one of the reasons she has been teaching in the Phoenix Union High School District, one of 30 public school districts here, for so long is that she doesn’t feel alone. The new professional development specialist will identify employees with potential and help them work through the process of obtaining certification.

High School 145

High School Cultures Leadership Public School 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2020

District of Columbia Public Schools Teacher of the Year Ashley Kearney sees it this way: “Students can drive the content with their interest. Related: OPINION: With schools closed in Minnesota, Black students again struggle with ‘hurt, heartache and trauma’ During my career with D.C.

Elementary School 132

Elementary School Professional Development History Public School 132

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

“We have kids that on our benchmark knowledge assessments are scoring what is the equivalent of second grade, first grade, fourth grade,” said Fisher, who is also a professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University.

High School 145

High School Teaching Primary Sources K-12 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2017

school district’s sixth-grade-only school. By nine school district superintendents from nine states. public school districts spend a combined $8 billion on instructional materials while trying to ensure that schools receive the maximum value for their money. Photo: Jackie Mader.

Lesson Plan 106

Lesson Plan Professional Development Tradition Middle School 106

ED Surge

APRIL 10, 2024

School leaders and teachers may need more time, tools, expertise and professional development to collect, analyze and interpret data effectively. Developing data literacy means talking through not only why we use data but also how to use screening tools and what exactly the data means.

K-12 106

K-12 Professional Development Public School Middle School 106

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Black teachers account for 27 percent of the state’s teacher workforce, according to a Mississippi Today report, but black students represent almost half of the students attending the state’s public schools. He shares his own experiences as a reference point and encourages the group to outline professional development goals.

Psychology 112

Psychology Classroom Management Professional Development Public School 112

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Edgecombe County Public Schools in rural North Carolina has long had trouble filling all of its open teaching positions. So far, eight of its 13 traditional schools have hired teacher-leaders who not only put their great teaching to use in front of students, but also coach their colleagues to spread their best practices.

Elementary School 111

Elementary School Advocacy Cultures Public School 111

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2019

I attended high-poverty neighborhood public schools. We partnered with the Philadelphia-based Children’s Literacy Initiative to provide K-3 teachers with professional development on high-quality literacy and instructional strategies, as well as individualized coaching. We saw great results.

Charter School 112

Charter School Professional Development Library Elementary School 112

Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Now, we are pleased to present the first HP Spotlight School, William F. Halloran School No. 22 in Elizabeth Public Schools, New Jersey. HP Spotlight Schools Exemplify Powerful Learning. A Closer Look at Our 2019 HP Spotlight School. District leadership nominated William F. Halloran School No.

K-12 90

K-12 Leadership Professional Development Public School 90

Digital Promise

JULY 7, 2015

Jane is the associate superintendent for instruction at Lincoln Public Schools , Neb., a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. Who are the people that enable a school system to bridge theory and practice? Did we have the right leadership structure in place? Baltimore County Public Schools.

Geography 126

Geography Public School Economics Library 126

ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The second dimension pertains to teaching young individuals how to harness AI for their future careers, leadership roles and learning opportunities. Mark Racine, chief information officer of Boston Public Schools , promotes a decentralized, collaborative approach to determining when and how AI should be used in education.

Education 143

Education EdTech K-12 Humanities 143

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Through the generous support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the National Public Education Fund, nine League districts traveled to Toronto: Cajon Valley Union School District. Compton Unified School District. The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Highline Public Schools.

Middle School 102

Middle School Social Justice Cultures Professional Development 102

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In Havre Public Schools in northern Montana, it’s not uncommon for middle schoolers to arrive early. Parents need to get to work and the school building is a safe place to drop them off, even before classes start. Walking through Havre Public Schools this year, a visitor would likely take note of the makerspaces.

Project-Based Learning 99

Project-Based Learning Public School Elementary School Professional Development 99

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2024

Since being elected, I have completed several fellowships, along with professional development training to enhance my knowledge as a board member. Shiva Rajbhandari was elected to the Boise School District Board of Trustees in 2022 while still a senior in high school.

Elementary School 141

Elementary School Government High School Public School 141

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

To support teachers in design, districts offered flexible professional development models offered in multiple modalities, centered in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices and peer-collaboration approaches to support teachers in creating and engaging students. Joel Coleman, Superintendent, Utah School for the Deaf and Blind.

Charter School 113

Charter School Educational Technology Professional Development Community Engagement 113

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Lusher, like America, has long had a teacher diversity problem : Slightly more than 20 percent of public school teachers—who include those at charter schools — in the U.S. Talbott was not the only teacher of color questioning their future at the school. Only 7 percent of teachers identify as Black. “A

Leadership 145

Leadership Charter School Cultures Social Studies 145

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The Milwaukee Master Teacher Partnership is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools, funded by the National Science Foundation. It is dedicated to improving student achievement, classroom practice, and teacher leadership within Milwaukee Public Schools.

Research 84

Research Professional Development Public School Leadership 84

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

LEAP is a nonprofit organization that trains schools and teachers to use personalized learning in their classrooms. The day’s professional development for these Chicago Public Schools teachers, alumni of the program, was a refresher, a way to strengthen their teaching practice, share ideas and return to the classroom newly inspired.

Education 145

Education Charter School Professional Development Tradition 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift This summer, teachers around the country are planning these lessons and more, in professional development programs designed to answer a pressing need: preparing teachers to teach about the climate crisis and empower students to act. “I

Teaching 96

Teaching K-12 Professional Development Civics 96

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

EdTech 97

EdTech K-12 Middle School Leadership 97

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

High schoolers at NACA graduate at much higher rates and tend to outperform their peers in Albuquerque Public Schools — which authorizes the charter — and throughout New Mexico. Those conversations prompted Albuquerque Public Schools to authorize NACA as its first charter.

Charter School 135

Charter School Heritage K-12 Education 135

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As students spend more time on digital devices in school, data security becomes increasingly important. When Baltimore County Public Schools started giving every student a computer for daily use in the classroom, teachers sought out more online learning materials to go with them.

K-12 79

K-12 Professional Development Leadership Humanities 79