OMG Becky. PD is Getting So Much Better!! 4Mar2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez The sit-and-get, one-size-fits-all model is disappearing. Taking its place are these 9 alternative models for teacher professional development.
How a P.E. Department Designed a Compassion-Based Curriculum 11Feb2018 by Angela Stockman This department was committed to getting to know their students like they never had before, and what they discovered changed everything.
Moving from Feedback to Feedforward 21Jan2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of rating and judging a person’s performance in the past, feedforward focuses on their development in the future.
The Magic of Validation 18Dec2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez It can feel unnatural at first, but once you’ve given validation a try, some of your most difficult conversations are going to get a whole lot better.
What Teachers Want You To Know: A Note to School Administrators 4Sep2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez I take the liberty of speaking for them here because many don’t feel free to speak for themselves.
When Your School Is Short on Tech 27Aug2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez From work-arounds to fundraising to Wi-Fi on the bus, a look at the creative ways schools are addressing the digital divide.
What is an Educator Mastermind, and Why Should You Join One? 2Jul2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Educators spend far too much time in isolation; an educator mastermind can change that.
The Apollo School: What 21st Century Learning Looks Like 12Feb2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez This incredible program combines English, history, and art in a project-based, student-directed learning environment. Could this be a model for your school?
Hate PD? Try Voluntary Piloting 15Jan2017 by Krista Taylor This teacher-led model for professional development is a formula for deep, reflective learning and long-lasting change. Read how one group of teachers did it.
