Teacher Leaders

Teaching Profession Opinion Honing the Tools of Teacher Leadership: Teamwork and Creativity
As teachers across the country begin to voice their desire for more clearly defined leadership roles, it's time for schools to design and implement leadership systems that genuinely empower teachers to be strong leaders and highly effective educators.
Katrina Boone, February 25, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Lead, Without Leaving the Classroom
All teachers should take on a leadership challenge, Nancy Barile says. Transformative action and leadership from teachers will benefit students more than anything else.
Nancy Barile, February 25, 2015
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Professional Development Leader To Learn From A Former Engineer Tailors Leadership Opportunities for Teachers, Staff
Superintendent Michael Lin customizes leadership development person-by-person in Southern California's Corona-Norco school district. He is recognized as a 2015 Leader To Learn From.
Stephen Sawchuk, February 24, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Making a Teacher of the Year
The stories that emerged demonstrated that great teaching involves not only content area and pedagogical knowledge, but also risks, resources, and relationships.
David B. Cohen, February 20, 2015
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3 min read
Teaching Ambassador Fellow Emily Davis, center, helps out a group attending the Teach to Lead summit in Boston. Other summits occurred in Louisville, Ky., and Denver.
Teaching Ambassador Fellow Emily Davis, center, helps out a group attending the Teach to Lead summit in Boston. Other summits occurred in Louisville, Ky., and Denver.
Charlie Mahoney for Education Week
Special Report Transforming Teachers' Roles
February 18, 2015
Equity & Diversity Opinion Standardized Testing Is Bitter (But Necessary) Medicine
The only thing worse than annual statewide standardized testing is not testing kids at all.
Cristina Duncan Evans, February 11, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Nine Reasons Teachers are Unwilling to Stand Up for Their Profession
If teachers are ever going to establish themselves as fully professional, they will need to develop an authentic, very public voice and vehicles to advocate for their professional interests and control over their own work. What did the teachers in one state believe were the core reasons for apparent teacher apathy, compliance and unwillingness to speak out against destructive policies and practices?
Nancy Flanagan, January 29, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teach to Lead Helps Teachers Turn Ideas Into Action
A new U.S. Department of Education initiative aims to bridge the gap between teachers and larger organizations and allow grassroots ideas and leadership to flourish.
Cristina Duncan Evans, January 26, 2015
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School & District Management Report Summary: Do Principals Have an Impossible Job?
In this special report, we examine how educators and policymakers are cultivating principals who can be the kind of political, managerial, and instructional leaders the profession now demands.
Lesli A. Maxwell, January 21, 2015
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School & District Management School Districts Turn to Teachers to Lead
As demands of the job grow, principals are tapping into the talents of the teacher corps to serve in meaningful leadership roles that support management and improve instruction.
Denisa R. Superville, January 21, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Can a Leader Be an Introvert?
Create time and spaces for introverts to contribute, and increase the number of opportunities for leadership and quiet leaders to emerge.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, January 18, 2015
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5 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Teacher Leadership Drives Successful Turnaround
For years, I've been skeptical about federal policy relating to school improvement grants requiring the use of certain school turnaround models. Recently, I visited a high school that has me checking my assumptions after seeing the success of their turnaround effort.
David B. Cohen, January 16, 2015
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Federal Opinion Resolve to Get Involved With Policy in 2015
I know you may be thinking, I don't have time to get involved in something else! But taking the time to get involved in education issues outside your classroom is a great way to stay connected with the larger issues at your school, in your district, and in your state. It's also a great way to keep recharging those batteries.
Phylis Hoffman, January 3, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Opinion A Passion for STEM: Q & A With Teacher Melissa Collins, Ph.D
Second grade teacher and Ph.D Melissa Collins explores the intersections of STEM and elementary education.
Cristina Duncan Evans, December 23, 2014
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