A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). It was at this time that I began to shift away from PD and instead embrace a culture of professional learning. I was both enlightened and empowered.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

They are growing a collection of high-quality resources with clear learning outcomes, teacher lesson plans, and student resources. When our students can see themselves in the content it leads to greater student engagement and better learning outcomes. How do I get started with OER? About Rich Dixon.

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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year. However, only 29% of teachers are highly satisfied with their professional development.

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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year. However, only 29% of teachers are highly satisfied with their professional development.

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