Educators in North Dakota's Northern Cass School District #97 lead two days of professional development for peers who wish to co-teach. "It's usually held during the day as we try to limit the amount of before- or after-school training," says Superintendent Cory Steiner, who also provides insights for these sessions. Full-time subs and other administrators […]
Professional learning, development and growth is an established practice across all professions and disciplines. In education, the stakes might even be higher. Not only do educators need to keep pace with the latest practices and technologies, but they also need to model what they demand from their students: lifelong learning. If we ask most educators […]
The job of principal is tough and lonely. Without support, principals are isolated, which can negatively impact job performance and lead to frequent principal turnover. To stay in the role and make real sustainable improvements, school leaders need the support of an experienced and knowledgeable thought partner.
Initiatives that expand students' access to computers and the internet do not automatically improve K-12 academic outcomes, according to a survey of 126 edtech studies from J-PAL.
Research shows that when students are engaged in a lesson, they learn and retain more. Ivan Kaltman, a school-based occupational therapist and former fourth-grade teacher, worked with many disadvantaged students who were far behind in reading. Since traditional methods didn't work for them, Kaltman developed a digital adventure game to help with reading, cognitive skills […]
From accepting applications for a foreign-language teacher training program (ACTFL) to releasing new guides on argument-driven inquiry for science students (NSTA Press), here is the latest curriculum association news.
I taught in a classroom for 26 years prior to becoming an administrator. Over the years, I’ve realized that when educators hear the word "data," the first things that come to mind are numbers and test scores. At a time when data-driven instruction stands at the forefront of every decision we make, we must understand […]
