https://www.edweek.org/professional-learning-communities Professional Learning Communities en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 Collaboration needs time and intent. How three principals manage that for their teachers Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:08:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/principals-find-creative-ways-to-carve-out-teacher-collaboration-time/2026/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 Here are three ways I’ve learned to stave off the isolation of being a principal. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:35 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-school-leadership-can-be-painfully-lonely-it-doesnt-have-to/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 As its population of English learners grew, a district invested in coaching and co-teaching. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/recalibrating-plcs-for-student-growth-in-the-new-year Get advice from K-12 leaders on resetting your PLCs for spring by utilizing winter assessment data and aligning PLC work with MTSS cycles. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/recalibrating-plcs-for-student-growth-in-the-new-year https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/inside-plcs-proven-strategies-from-k-12-leaders Join an expert panel to explore strategies for building collaborative PLCs, overcoming common challenges, and using data effectively. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:39:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/inside-plcs-proven-strategies-from-k-12-leaders https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-district-leaders-align-curriculum-assessment-and-instruction-for-student-success Join K-12 leaders as they share strategies for aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to support all learners. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:56:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-district-leaders-align-curriculum-assessment-and-instruction-for-student-success https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-set-the-agenda-for-this-math-pd-program-so-far-they-like-the-results/2025/01 Inviting teachers to set the professional learning agenda "shouldn't be radical," said one of the project's leads. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:40:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-set-the-agenda-for-this-math-pd-program-so-far-they-like-the-results/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success Explore the transformative power of PLCs! Learn how to ask meaningful questions, analyze student data, set data-driven goals, collaborate, and cater to all learners. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:35:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 Educators need to up their learning, as well as connect with colleagues near and far. Here's how one group made that happen. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:38:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-need-more-self-care-they-need-self-efficacy/2023/04 Several structural barriers leave many teachers feeling unable to achieve their professional goals. Here are 3 ways to start fixing that. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:54:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-need-more-self-care-they-need-self-efficacy/2023/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-revisiting-educator-collaboration-we-should-think-differently-about-how-we-form-teams/2023/02 Effective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:42:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-revisiting-educator-collaboration-we-should-think-differently-about-how-we-form-teams/2023/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-teachers-praise-these-school-district-decisions/2022/10 Team building and collective decisionmaking create a better school environment for staff and students alike. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:04:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-teachers-praise-these-school-district-decisions/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-its-time-to-debunk-the-myths-about-standardized-tests/2022/03 Professional learning communities can help crack the code to measuring a student's success. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:58:08 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-its-time-to-debunk-the-myths-about-standardized-tests/2022/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 School leaders offer advice on developing the mindset and habits to learn the lessons left by challenges like the pandemic. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:16:15 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-a-professional-learning-community-is-not-a-faculty-grade-level-or-department-meeting/2021/04 Three educators wrap-up a four-part series on professional learning communities. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:18:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-a-professional-learning-community-is-not-a-faculty-grade-level-or-department-meeting/2021/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-promoting-plcs-to-face-the-twin-epidemics-of-covid-19-systemic-racism/2021/04 Four educators discuss the practical aspects of professional learning communities. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:52:24 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-promoting-plcs-to-face-the-twin-epidemics-of-covid-19-systemic-racism/2021/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-plcs-can-unleash-the-learning/2021/04 Five educators share what has made professional learning communities work for them and their colleagues. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:39:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-plcs-can-unleash-the-learning/2021/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-10-strategies-for-building-a-professional-learning-community/2021/04 Four educators share suggestions for how teachers can build online and in-person professional learning communities. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:00:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-10-strategies-for-building-a-professional-learning-community/2021/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-how-mastermind-groups-can-combat-crabs-in-a-bucket-syndrome/2018/10 A National Teacher of the Year offers a transformative solution to battle teacher isolation. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:22:33 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-how-mastermind-groups-can-combat-crabs-in-a-bucket-syndrome/2018/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-intentional-learning-goals-create-the-potential-for-transformational-change/2018/06 Learning Forward's team learning approach addresses teachers' knowledge, attitudes, skills, aspirations, and behaviors. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-intentional-learning-goals-create-the-potential-for-transformational-change/2018/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-network-connects-15-districts-focused-on-college-and-career-readiness/2018/06 Members of the Student Success Learning Network share challenges, solutions, and one goal: student success. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:51:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-network-connects-15-districts-focused-on-college-and-career-readiness/2018/06 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-leverage-research-on-curriculum-and-professional-learning-to-fulfill-the-vision-of-plcs/2018/04 Deliberate and intentional attention to a curriculum-driven agenda contributes to an aligned and coherent professional learning system. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:14:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-leverage-research-on-curriculum-and-professional-learning-to-fulfill-the-vision-of-plcs/2018/04 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-whatever-name-you-give-it-the-plc-plays-an-important-role/2018/03 Collaborative learning teams are the most important opportunity we have for fulfilling a vision of excellent teaching and learning for every student every day. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:09:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-whatever-name-you-give-it-the-plc-plays-an-important-role/2018/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-focus-professional-learning-communities-on-curriculum/2018/01 Well-structured professional learning communities focused on implementing high-quality curriculum can help advance equity for all students. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:25:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-focus-professional-learning-communities-on-curriculum/2018/01 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/this-pd-program-pays-teachers-to-solve-real-world-problems-in-class/2017/12 With microcredentials, technology, and cross-curricular collaboration, this professional-learning program seeks to boost teacher engagement. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:06:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/this-pd-program-pays-teachers-to-solve-real-world-problems-in-class/2017/12 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-implementing-learning-teams-you-have-options/2017/09 An educator's question sparks a lively discussion about how best to introduce and implement a collaborative learning process to teachers. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:22:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-implementing-learning-teams-you-have-options/2017/09 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-the-real-power-of-collaboration/2017/09 In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Texas educators learn the value of community. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-the-real-power-of-collaboration/2017/09 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-guilford-countys-new-rubric-allows-everyone-to-own-equity-as-a-priority/2017/07 With diversity in mind, Guilford County Schools in North Carolina is expanding professional learning options for teachers and ensuring that teachers have opportunities to go deeper in their learning. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:53:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-guilford-countys-new-rubric-allows-everyone-to-own-equity-as-a-priority/2017/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-aspire-expands-learning-options-for-noninstructional-staff/2017/07 Aspire Public Schools creates professional learning to help noninstructional staff learn strategies to support students outside the classroom. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:34:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-aspire-expands-learning-options-for-noninstructional-staff/2017/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-syracuse-district-focuses-on-personalized-learning-and-classroom-support/2017/06 A new approach to professional learning in New York's Syracuse City School District aims to ensure teacher practices are helping students meet district performance goals. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:07:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-syracuse-district-focuses-on-personalized-learning-and-classroom-support/2017/06