Teacher PD
How teachers improve their instructional practices by earning credentials, receiving coaching, attending conferences, and collaborating
See also: Professional Development, PD Research, Principal PD
Teacher Professional Development, Explained
What counts as PD? And is it effective? EdWeek breaks down current trends—and new research—in this explainer.
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Rethink professional learning with 3 strategies that personalize professional learning, validate expertise, and support educator retention.
Professional Development
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A Guide to Making School Staff Meetings Feel Intentional—and Useful
Author Elisa MacDonald shares best practices for making the most out of teacher trainings and other meetings.
Teaching Profession
Skills Change Fast in CTE. Can Teachers Keep Up?
As career education expands, teachers often are still left to find industry training on their own.
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Find out how to turn leadership development into a staffing strategy and grow your next generation of school leaders from within.
Education Funding
Federal English-Learner Grant Returns This Fall Under New Oversight
The national professional development grant program has experienced upheaval in the last year.
Professional Development
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Spotlight on the New Playbook for Professional Learning: Coaching, Collaboration, and Technology
Learn how sustained, collaborative PD, high-quality instructional materials, and emerging AI tools are reshaping educator learning.
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This informative guide shows how to drive teacher self-reflection, goal-setting, and professional growth.
Artificial Intelligence
How to Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Lessons From Two Very Different Districts
District leaders share lessons learned, challenges faced, and practical insights from AI rollouts.
School & District Management
Principals Find Creative Ways to Carve Out Teacher Collaboration Time
Collaboration needs time and intent. How three principals manage that for their teachers
Professional Development
Plan Professional Development That You Would Want to Attend. Here’s How
Educators share tips on what makes professional development engaging and effective.
Professional Development
K-12 Essentials Forum
Getting Professional Development to Stick
Join this free virtual event to explore best practices, funding, format, and timing for teacher and principal PD.
Education Funding
Federal Grant Cuts for English Learners Face Lawsuit
Last year, the federal agency ended 28 grants for training teachers working with English learners.
Artificial Intelligence
At U.S. Senate Hearing, a Call for AI That Protects 'Human Judgment' in Schools
State and company officials want meaningful guardrails around AI use in schools.
Professional Development
Do You Have a Favorite PD Book? We Want to Hear It
A handy guide to the latest in professional development—just a few clicks away.