Professional Learning
New Staffing Structures Piloted in Nashville Schools
Public Impact has been leading the effort to identify and now test strategies to extend the impact of great teachers and improve working conditions and learning opportunities for all educators. 'Opportunity Culture' is being deployed by a group of districts including Nashville Public Schools.
When the Stars Align in Support of Learning…
By: Karla Phillips. A common K-12 and higher education reform effort where the stars can align? Competency-based learning.
How Smart Cities Develop Teachers & Leaders
How smart cities and a regional approach to talent development can share the load and create an ecosystem that continues to improve. And, how a blended and job-embedded approach to talent development creates the opportunity for personalized learning and ensures highly relevant support for real challenges.
Preparing Principals Like CEOs
Rice Education Entrepreneurship Program believes that preparing principals to run their schools like CEOs will enable them to solve problems, manage resources, and transform their schools.
Don’t Wait: 5 Ways to Boost Your Career Karma
In this week’s Good Work series we share five ways to create your own karma through setting goals, building a network and empowering others.
Preparing Principals: Best Practices and Next Steps
In the third of three posts on principal preparation and development Tom shares Best practices, next steps and recommendations to preparing principals to boost the achievement of American students.
Storify | Smart Cities: Talent Development #CE14 Twitter Chat
A wrap up of part two of our 3-part Connected Educator Month Twitter Chat series that featured one of the keys to educating and training citizens for college and careers in Tom's new book, Smart Cities. Check out this Storify for highlights.
New Site Helps Teachers Find the Best Online Resources
Introducing TeacherPitch, a new website that combines resource sharing and the teacher community experience in one online platform.
11 Teaching Skills Improvement Online Courses for Connected Educators Month
Looking for ways to celebrate Connected Educators Month? Lesley Vos, Getting Smart Guest Blogger, shares eleven resources to expand your knowledge as a teacher.
6 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
In a time of great competition, individuals and organizations set themselves apart by being super productive. They work hard but more importantly, they work smart.