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Entries for month: October 2009

NSDC E-Learning Series: Professional learning teams program begins next week!

October 27 2009 by Tom Manning

Author and national PLT consultant Anne Jolly facilitates "Professional Learning Teams," NSDC's latest e-learning program, starting November 2.

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Fullan: Practitioners leading the way toward successful change

October 20 2009 by Tracy Crow

Author Michael Fullan sees many reasons for optimism in today's schools, with "scores of practitioners" using strategies that lead to improvement.

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Teachers must take responsibility for their own learning

October 14 2009 by Hayes Mizell

A broad-brush approach to professional learning incorrectly assumes that all teachers have the same needs, readiness to learn, knowledge, skills, experience levels, and talents. Until teachers take control of their own learning, that will continue.

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In early-release debate, the most powerful voices come from the classroom

October 12 2009 by Shirley Hord

Educators are the most logical advocates of early release days for effective professional learning. Unfortunately, many of them have never experienced it.

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House committee recognizes PD's role in the fight for equitability

October 08 2009 by Stephanie Hirsh

At a recent House Committee on Education and Labor hearing, both policy makers and practitioners recognized the importance of professional development in ensuring every student is taught by a great teacher.

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