Many educators are looking for the best techniques to implement for more equitable classrooms. But according to Zaretta Hammond, a culturally responsive teaching expert, it’s not about any single technique. Rather, it’s about the systems that teachers put in place to analyze their teaching to make it more equitable. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Zaretta…
It’s October, but we’ve rounded up resources for teachers and coaches that are anything but scary! This edition of noted content for educators includes how to lead more effective teacher PD, address teacher stress, and create a classroom culture of learning. Our top picks for important October reads are below, with highlights, article links, and…
Teacher coaching is an important role in any school. Coaches support teachers’ growth and improvement, which leads to stronger student outcomes. And great teacher coaching starts with a great teacher coaching vision. Not sure where to start? Violet Christensen and Courtney Groskin, two learning coaches from St. Vrain Valley Schools (Longmont, CO), have 3 strategies…
Do you think about andragogy when planning professional development and learning for teachers? Hopefully, the answer is “yes” because andragogy simply means “adult learning.” Students’ age, schema for organizing knowledge, and developmental needs are taken into consideration when teachers plan lessons. So why don’t instructional leaders do the same when planning professional learning for adults?…
Instructional leadership can take many forms and have many titles: academic coach, curriculum specialist, principal, district administrator, and more. And according to one expert, all those instructional leaders share one thing in common. And it’s something that they don’t do. “Instructional leadership is [not] about being the smartest person in the building. It’s about getting…