Professional Development
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to provide continuing education for school staff.
Professional Development Some Schools Are Taking the Lead in Teacher Training. What That Looks LikeFinalists for a national school improvment award say schools need more ongoing training.Professional Development Webinar Inside PLCs: Proven Strategies from K-12 LeadersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join an expert panel to explore strategies for building collaborative PLCs, overcoming common challenges, and using data effectively.
Professional Development Opinion Principals Need Mentors, Too. How to Find the Right OneAlthough my district paired me with an official mentor, it wasn’t until I sought out one of my own that I found the right fit.
Professional Development Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?Coaching is one of the most effective but resource-intensive forms of professional development. Can AI fill in the gaps?Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on PD for the Science of ReadingThis Spotlight will help you discover how to help students develop conceptual understanding, effectively teach word problems, and more.Professional Development Webinar Support Your Newest Teachers with Personalized PD & CoachingSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover steps you can take to strengthen new teacher support and build long-term capacity in your district.Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development?Answer 7 questions about literacy-focused professional development.Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Effective Literacy Professional Learning?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 8 questions about effective literacy PD.
Professional Development 5 Tips on AI Professional Development for TeachersTwo district leaders share strategies to ensure teacher professional development on AI is effective.
Professional Development Teachers Set the Agenda for This Math PD Program. So Far, They Like the ResultsInviting teachers to set the professional learning agenda "shouldn't be radical," said one of the project's leads.Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Funding Options for K-12 Professional Development?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 7 questions about improving professional development for educators.
Professional Development Is Bluesky the New Twitter for Teachers?Educators are trying out social media app Bluesky for building and maintaining their professional learning networks.
Professional Development Opinion Why Educators Are Abandoning X to Join BlueskyThe rapidly growing social media platform offers connectedness and learning opportunities, all of which can be helpful to educators.Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on Professional DevelopmentThis Spotlight will help you explore innovative approaches to PD that prioritize teacher needs and foster meaningful learning experiences.
Professional Development Opinion Most Teachers Don’t Think PD Is Relevant. What Can Principals Do?Two educators offer a blueprint for structuring professional development around teacher learning.
