It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...

There is no single correct way to write a teaching statement. The goal is to write a teaching statement that best reflects who you are as an instructor/educator and addresses issues of interest and ...

Instructional coaching works best when it is normalized as part of everyday professional life, not positioned as a corrective ...

Children need access to “rich content and playful educational experiences that build their foundational skills.” ...

There is a wide gap between how teachers and school leaders view professional development. For many teachers, PD conjures up images of boring, one-sided lectures that have little to do with their ...

Administrators can set annual goals and consult peers at other schools to create professional learning experiences that ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, some in Central Virginia will not be taught by a full-time teacher with a background in education. Many districts ...

A teacher's capability to improve students' scientific understanding is influenced by the school and district in which they work, the community in which the school is located, and the larger ...

I’ve attended my share of professional development sessions as an educator. Too often, I’ve walked away asking the same question: Is this really how we expect teachers to learn? Even the most ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...