Professional development for faculty is critical to their success both in the classroom and in their scholarly pursuits. In general, professional development activities are an important part of any career. Professional development opportunities prov... More >>
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October 2018
EdSurge Fusion: October 2 – 4, 2018 in San Francisco, CA
National Forum on Character ( Character.org ): October 4 – 7, 2018 in Washington, DC
NSTA Regional Conference (National Science Teachers Association): October 11 ... More >>
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To develop these pathways, one must be mindful of opportunities and strategies that can provide continued professional growth and development in areas of interest. In order to pick the best route, the first step is to identify current and future goa... More >>
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“The answer is effective interdisciplinary STEM professional development for educators,” says Jennifer Albert, Ph.D., director of the STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel.
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Still Relevant? THE IMPORTANCE OF A MASTER’S DEGREE
Q&A with Dr. Julie Hannah, Assistant Professor for Instructional Leadership at Samford University.
If you are in education, you are well aware of the need to continue to learn. Whether your knowledge continues through certifications, endorsem... More >>
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There’s no question that education is changing.
Students have increased opportunities to learn any time, in school, throughout the community and on the web. There is growing interest in learning through virtual reality, digital games and soci... More >>
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When used well by teachers, data can be an accelerant to change!
Teachers agree that our students can’t wait the 3 to 5 years normally associated with the time it takes for a new district or school-wide program to produce results. New Jersey ... More >>
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Much of what many students must read in college is nonfiction — often complex and dense nonfiction — but their reading during their middle and high school years is usually heavily weighted toward fiction, often insufficiently complex fiction. Thus s... More >>
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All of our futures are increasingly linked to the challenges of the global community. The world’s population is predicted to grow from our current 7.3 billion to 8.5 billion in 2030 and to nearly 10 billion by 2050. Such population growth will affec... More >>
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With all the rhetoric about what’s wrong with education today and how to fix it, there are no shortage of opinions and perspectives about raising the test scores that demonstrate student achievement. From assessment and accountability to standards a... More >>
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Teachers in the 42 states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSS-M) are trying to change how they teach. For most, the strategies and methods required are new, as is the depth of knowledge demanded, in both students a... More >>
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The mission statements of schools across our country share a common theme: All students can learn, and we will help them to achieve. However, few schools are delivering explicit instruction consistently on two principles that could make this stated ... More >>
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With a growing body of research showing that teachers are the most important determinant of student achievement, new and more rigorous teacher evaluation systems and policies have been implemented across the country. At the same time, many educators... More >>
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App developer and social media manager are just two examples of jobs that did not exist 10 years ago. These jobs also could not have been predicted before the iPhone or social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook took off. This got me thinking a... More >>
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What do professional development opportunities mean to you? For most, they mean the chance to associate with others in your profession, stay abreast of your field, and gain the advantage of new knowledge and skills to improve your career. They are b... More >>
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