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.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Empowering Educators for Student Success
This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success.
Reading & Literacy
How the Largest School District Is Adjusting to the Science of Reading
Shifting practice in New York City, a balanced literacy stronghold, poses special challenges.
Reading & Literacy
Video
Implementing New Reading Materials Is Hard. How This Principal Got Buy-In
A NYC principal explains how she implemented the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum in her school. The first step was teacher buy-in.
Professional Development
Opinion
I’m a Math Educator. Here’s How Teacher PD Falls Short
Yes, professional development is valuable. But improvements must be made if teachers and students are to receive its full benefits.
Professional Development
Google Spends $25M on AI Training for Teachers
Google's philanthropy is investing money to support five nonprofits in helping them provide AI training for teachers and students.
Professional Development
Teachers Need PD to Make Competency-Based Learning Work. What That Looks Like
Can teachers use microcredentials to become skilled at teaching in a way they probably never experienced as students?
Professional Development
Video
Teachers Go Underground to Enhance Their Science Lessons
This national parks program takes teachers deep underground.
School & District Management
An Unconventional Way One District Is Adding Teacher Planning Time
District leaders had to respond to increased training demands and the reality that elementary teachers generally have little planning time.
Professional Development
Video
A Unique PD Experience to Deepen History Teaching
A PD program helps educators tell a fuller story by tapping into the power of place.
Professional Development
Why This Workshop Is Bringing Teachers to a Former Japanese Incarceration Camp
The history PD program offers lessons for art, math, and literature teachers too by emphasizing the power of place.
Professional Development
Video
The PD Teachers Want: 'Why Can’t We Be Doing This All the Time?'
This district leader is creating engaging professional development for teachers using escape rooms and other immersive adventures.
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With K–12 schools heading back into session for the fall, leaders face a difficult decision—planning for a post-stimulus environment and making the investments that have the biggest impact on student learning.
Professional Development
Video
3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better
School leaders need to include teacher voice to create the most engaging professional development.
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Solution Tree’s new on-demand, virtual event, Master Class: Educator AI, aims to provide K–12 educators with the necessary knowledge and support.