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.
Professional Development
Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?
There are far fewer PD providers to train secondary teachers on reading fundamentals.
Professional Development
Video
How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading Support
A district invests in improving secondary teachers' knowledge to help students needing reading support.
Artificial Intelligence
From Our Research Center
Teacher AI Training Is Rising Fast, But Still Has a Long Way to Go
AI is now embedded into many of the tools that students and teachers use daily.
English Learners
Quiz
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Supporting English Learners?
Test your knowledge of how well schools and teachers are supporting English learners.
Artificial Intelligence
Reports
Six Big Questions About AI and K-12 Education, In Charts
This report examines AI’s impact in K-12 education. Survey results that provide insight into educators’ perspectives are presented in charts.
Classroom Technology
Billions of Federal Dollars Are Spent on Teacher Training. Less Than Half Goes to Tech PD
Less than half of districts direct federal PD funding to technology-related training.
Budget & Finance
What the Research Says
Is Spending on Professional Development Keeping Pace?
A new tool helps leaders map and compare spending for teacher learning.
Professional Development
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: How School Leaders and Teachers Can Learn From Each Other
How can teachers and school leaders engage meaningfully? Join the conversation for strategic insights into this critical relationship.
Artificial Intelligence
How Chatbots Can Help Train Teachers
Tech that simulates conversations can support teachers with classroom management and lesson planning.
Artificial Intelligence
How School Districts Are Crafting AI Policy on the Fly
It's a struggle to create guidelines that keep up with rapid advances in the technology.
Artificial Intelligence
From Our Research Center
'Look How Fast This Is Exploding': Inside One District's Approach to AI Training
A Virginia school system is trying to help teachers understand the power and limitations of AI tools.
Professional Development
How Do Teachers Learn Best? Here's What They Say
Teachers are required to do professional development, but too often it falls short of their needs.
Professional Development
Opinion
Looking for a New Way to Approach Professional Learning? Try This
Instructional leadership collectives build cross-system networks for purposeful, impactful learning.
English Learners
In Their Own Words
How Professional Development Bolstered a Dual-Language Program
A Texas program offers lessons on the preparation classroom educators need to promote language development.