Nurturing Instructional Leadership
Part of a series of briefs aimed at providing K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. This one provides strategies to consider and to avoid around the central question, How can schools and districts monitor students’ …
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Curated lists of resources for a variety of essential areas. Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids A Racial Justice Guide to the Winter Holiday Season for Educators and Families
Each includes a curriculum, a syllabus, and other practical resources such as a video playlist, a book list, and activities and guidance for caregivers.
Virtual Arkansas Public Teacher Gateway, which includes support for administrators.
An article that makes the case and shares tips for supporting teachers to use a variety of formats–video, audio, reading, and interactive content—to make classes more accessible and engaging.
Virtual walkthroughs can provide clear, actionable feedback about how professional learning efforts are translating into practice. This booklet provides an overview of the methodology and a table of practical “look-fors.”
Lessons emphasize the importance of tying professional learning directly to timely student needs; providing space and time for learning that teachers need and want; and creating different designs for learning.
Adults thrive in work environments characterized by autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This article explains how administrators can cultivate those qualities in their schools.
BELE focuses on expanding high-quality learning opportunities for students who have been historically underserved. Educators, administrators, policymakers can register to join.
A sample PD vision statement that emphasizes continuous professional growth.
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