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Entries for month: July 2009

NSDC News Roundup -- July 31, 2009

July 31 2009 by Tom Manning

This week's top stories include Race to the Top's implications for teachers, state budget cuts' effect on class sizes, and the role of structured protocols in professional development.

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New PD strategies must include a rigorous approach to evaluation

July 28 2009 by Hayes Mizell

Additional time for professional learning is an investment like any other in public education. School systems must judge it based on the value it yields.

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Summer conference provides time to reflect and celebrate

July 28 2009 by Stephanie Hirsh

Last week in Boston, we welcomed the largest group of educators ever to attend NSDC's Summer Conference.

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NSDC News Roundup -- July 24, 2009

July 24 2009 by Tom Manning

This week's roundup includes coverage of the Race to the Top grant program, a commentary from NSDC Summer Conference keynote speaker Ronald Ferguson, and the characteristics of creative PLCs.

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When it comes to collaboration, educators can take a lesson from the music business

July 22 2009 by Hayes Mizell

"The collective," says famed music producer Quincy Jones, "is always more powerful than the individual." He could just as well be talking about professional learning.

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