Professional Development

Op-ed

Most districts struggle to provide PD that works. Which approach is best?

A recent study examined the effectiveness of three common types of professional development.

Research

Why being forced to precisely follow a curriculum harms teachers and students

Research shows that flexibility in teaching methods and curricula allows teachers and students to participate more fully in the learning process – and even promotes a more democratic society.

Op-ed

Time, data, flexible materials: Making high-quality math curriculum work

By focusing on these foundational changes, schools can create a more coherent and effective approach to math instruction.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

New coalition forms to improve literacy in Pennsylvania

Chalkbeat

The new group of advocates formed in response to alarming data showing that just 1 in 3 Pennsylvania students — and even fewer in Philadelphia — can read proficiently by fourth grade.

Women and Minority Leaders

Women Leading Ed Announces 2025 Summit

The annual meeting will bring together women superintendents and aspiring leaders for three days of empowering speaker sessions, meaningful dialogue, networking, collective agenda-setting, and leadership coaching.

Op-ed

Revitalizing STEM in an age of accountability and testing

A new research report highlights the importance of exposing all students to STEM concepts, but too often, the curriculum has been narrowed to focus on test prep.

Op-ed

Walking through Paris can provide inspiration for educators

Learning should be less rigid and more like exploring a beautiful city.

Mental Health and Wellness

New Jersey district enhancing social-emotional learning

Lebanon Township using the Choose Love Movement program to improve school culture and student wellbeing

Op-ed

Becoming a STEM teacher: Why every classroom needs a STEM mindset

Empowering both teachers and students to see the world as a place of endless inquiry and innovation.

Op-ed

The district leader's not-to-do list for supporting teachers

Letting go of over-scheduling, rigid structures, and excessive evaluations can help create a district culture that values growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Technology

Leadership events aim to help K-12 leaders to prepare for tomorrow's education

Tech & Learning Regional Leadership Summits will bring together district administrators to explore new technologies and learn how they can prepare students for the future.

Op-ed

How my district is rethinking evaluations to help teachers grow and improve

Superintendent's view: By emphasizing teachers’ confidence in their abilities, we created an environment that fosters professional development.

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