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
What’s Wrong With Teacher PD for Technology—and How to Make It Better
Too often, the training is focused on the technology rather than the learning goals or it is not as practical as teachers need it to be.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
DATA: 5 Key Insights Into America's Teachers
Teachers' viewpoints diverge significantly from principals on some core issues, The State of Teaching national survey results show.
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Professional Development
Opinion
Are Your Staff Meetings Unfocused and Disjointed? Try These 5 Strategies
Too often, staff meetings do not focus on learning, which is a lost opportunity. Here's how to make them more meaningful.
Teaching Profession
Substitute Teachers Need Support, Too. See How One State Is Helping
Substitute teachers often feel unsupported and underprepared. Here's how one state is trying to change that.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on The Importance of PD and Growth Opportunities for Teachers
This Spotlight will help you with the ins and outs of effective PD, the types of PD that teachers want, and more.
English-Language Learners
Q&A
WIDA to Help Mainstream Teachers Work with English Learners
WIDA aims to offer more professional development opportunities for all teachers working with English learners, not just specialists.
Classroom Technology
Teachers Ask Better Questions With Feedback That’s Frequent, Personal, and AI-Generated, Study Shows
The feedback can improve teaching practices, but also raises concerns around privacy and scrutiny.
Recruitment & Retention
The Role Mentors and School Leaders Play in Retaining Teachers of Color
Beyond higher pay, experts share key factors that can keep teachers of color in the profession and even at a given school.
Teaching Profession
Substitute Teachers Would Like You to Stop Treating Them Like Babysitters
A research review found that substitute teachers get little respect and professional training.
Professional Development
Hybrid PD May Be the Best of Both Worlds, School Leaders Say
Principals debate the upsides and downsides of online professional development for teachers.
Professional Development
Spotlight
Spotlight on Instructional Coaching for Personalized PD
This Spotlight will help you investigate strategies for effective teacher PD, evaluate examples of personalized coaching programs, and more.
Professional Development
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the TableProfessional Learning: What Works and What Doesn't
Join the conversation on enhancing professional learning for student success.
Teaching Profession
From Our Research Center
Teachers’ Stress Trickles Down to Students. Here's What Schools Are Doing About It
The past few years in the classroom have been grueling. But there are things districts can do to help teachers. Here are some examples.
Professional Development
Opinion
What Do Educators Want From Professional Development?
Traditional PD often overlooks the authenticity and relevancy that teachers need for ongoing professional growth.