News & Notes

News and developments in teacher professional development and classroom instruction.

Teachers: Schools Lack Resources for Diverse-Needs Students

A large majority of U.S. teachers believe that schools are not doing enough to prepare students with diverse learning needs for success after high school, according to a recent nationwide survey. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Teaching: A Wired Profession

Educators are more tech-savvy today than they were just two years ago, according to a survey overseen by Project Tomorrow, a technology-focused education nonprofit. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Linking Neuroscience to Special Education

Developments in neuroscience could provide new insights into teaching students with disabilities, says a new policy analysis. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Inclusion Confusion?

Are general education teachers being fully prepped to work with students with learning disabilities? October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Marzano on Developing Teachers

The prolific and well-known education researcher Robert J. Marzano recently discussed how administrators can help mold effective teachers. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Video-Lesson Project Flourishes

Can a free online library of video lessons revolutionize classroom instruction? October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Assistive Technology: Write Answers

Since difficulties in writing are wide-ranging—and technology is rapidly evolving—finding the right assistive technology device can be an ordeal. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Teachers Getting Younger

The teaching force is becoming younger, less experienced, and increasingly female, according to a survey by the National Center for Education Information. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Reaching All Students

Finding ways to support students with diverse learning needs has become a central issue for today's teachers. October 12, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Bringing Context To ELL Instruction

A Texas district employs an intensive professional development method to help regular educators engage English-language learners. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Math: It’s in the Cards

Can poker teach students math skills? April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Better Reading Through Writing

One way to improve students' reading skills is to work on their writing skills, according to a new report. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Coaching Up Reading Instruction

A study finds that putting literacy coaches in schools can help boost students' reading skills by as much as 32 percent over three years. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Your Future Colleagues?

South Korea hopes to have robot teachers in all of its 8,400 kindergarten classrooms by 2013. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Professional Development Goes for a Walk

Teachers and administrators extol the virtues of "learning walks," in which groups of teachers visit other classrooms to learn best practices from their peers. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Video Buffs

April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Teaching Avatars

Teacher-candidates at one university candidates can now practice in a virtual classroom before ever entering a real one. April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Algebra, Reality-TV Style

April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Wiring Algebra Instruction

April 4, 2011 – Teacher PD Sourcebook

Initiatives Foster Discovery-Based Lab Experiences

October 11, 2010 – Teacher

World-Wise Classrooms

October 11, 2010 – Teacher

Study: Induction Works, With Time

October 11, 2010 – Teacher

Who’s Teaching Whom?

October 11, 2010 – Teacher