Teacher professional development is undergoing a facelift of sorts, moving from static and uninteresting lectures to dynamic video coaching, mentorship programs, and approaches that engage teachers ...

Carissa McCray, Ph.D., has many years of experience teaching from 6th grade through higher education. She is the author of Equitable Instruction, Empowered Students: Teachers are tired, overworked, ...

A teacher's capability to improve students' scientific understanding is influenced by the school and district in which they work, the community in which the school is located, and the larger ...

Teachers are central to student success. The National Academies study training, mentorship, and professional development that enhance teaching quality and retention. Mentorship, Well-Being, and ...

It’s no secret that teachers have a lot on their plates. One thing they’d like to unload? “Mandatory [professional development] that isn’t helpful,” responded at least one teacher to an informal ...

Sustained professional development is critical to support mathematics teachers’ development of ambitious instructional practices. This study aimed to better understand the factors and conditions that ...

At the Fred Hutch Science Education Partnership (SEP), we support secondary science teachers through high-quality professional development and access to cutting-edge life science teaching materials.

In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. In the weeks leading up to the conference, I ...

As the new school year gets underway, many families are eager to see how or if a shortage of teachers will impact student learning. In a recent EdWeek Research Center survey, 72% of school district ...

With high demand for teachers nationwide, it’s an excellent time to start your education career. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics ...