3 Fresh Ideas for Structuring Professional Development 21Jun2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez People learn more when they process what they’re learning, not just receive information. These low-lift PD structures create those processing opportunities.
What Makes School in Denmark Better (and What We Can Learn from Them) 7Jun2026 by Jennifer Gonzalez More freedom and autonomy for teachers and students and a “less is more” approach to curriculum. Is it possible in the U.S.?
A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning 13Apr2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez Learn about this teaching model that prioritizes growth and mastery over grades.
Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher 2Sep2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez How recognizing and meeting the need for belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust, and purpose can help teachers truly thrive.
How Semantic Pulse Surveys Can Boost Your School Climate 9Jun2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez When teachers and students feel heard, the climate of a school just gets better, and semantic pulse surveys can make that happen.
Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More) 14Apr2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez A certified school librarian can make teachers’ work easier, more efficient, and more effective. So why doesn’t every school have one?
Two Programs with Fresh Solutions to the Teacher Shortage 1Apr2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Grow-your-own programs are training teachers who know and love the communities they serve.
Your Teachers Need a Win 22Oct2023 by Jennifer Gonzalez The smallest bit of praise can give a person enough confidence, enough of a dopamine hit, to keep going.
How to Build Psychological Safety in Professional Development 16Dec2022 by Jennifer Gonzalez Learning requires us to be vulnerable, and in order to do that, we need to feel safe. Here are 5 ways PD facilitators can make that happen.
