Category: Teacher Professional Development
A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout
Key points: In schools across the country, teacher turnover and burnout have reached crisis levels. Educators are stretched thin, often […]
February 13, 2026
How professional learning transformed our teachers
Key points: When you walk into a math classroom in Charleston County School District, you can feel the difference. Students […]
January 16, 2026
Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports
Key points: Teacher preparation programs have long emphasized curriculum, instruction, and assessment. However, they often fall short in one critical […]
January 14, 2026
We built evaluation for accountability–now it’s time to build it for growth
Key points: Teacher evaluations have been the subject of debate for decades. Breakthroughs have been attempted, but rarely sustained. Researchers […]
January 8, 2026
How AI can fix PD for teachers
Key points: The PD problem we know too well: A flustered woman bursts into the room, late and disoriented. She’s […]
December 10, 2025
4 ways AI can make your PD more effective
Key points: If you lead professional learning, whether as a school leader or PD facilitator, your goal is to make […]
December 4, 2025
Rethinking icebreakers in professional learning
Key points: I was once asked during an icebreaker in a professional learning session to share a story about my […]
November 28, 2025