Tag Archive: Professional Development
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How Success at the Core Helps Me “Lean In” to New Teacher Evaluations
“By talking openly about the challenges that we all face in the workplace and at home, we can work towards solutions together.” — Sheryl Sandburg
Sheryl Sandburg could have written her new book Lean In not about corporate America, but about the challenges teachers face adapting to changes in teacher evaluations. …
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A Principal Speaks about Performance Evaluation
Educators in the state of Washington have been presented with a variety of new challenges during the 2012-2013 school year. Some of these have been foreseeable, such as the adoption of the Common Core State Standards and new teacher and principal evaluation systems. Other responsibilities, such as addressing school safety …
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Professional Development (PD) Doesn’t Have to be a Dirty Word
Let’s face it, professional development – PD – has become a dirty word for many teachers. Why? Because the model of PD that has dominated in schools for years now is often outdated and largely ineffective. Teachers don’t resent the opportunity to improve their craft. What we do resent is …
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What the Olympics “Fab Five” Taught Me About Teamwork
I won’t soon forget the 2012 London Olympics. There were so many inspiring stories – from the South African double-amputee who competed in the 400-meter race, to the American who became one of the first women boxers to medal in the Olympics. Above all, though, I felt a …
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