Kurt MartinsonNew Partnership Looks Toward Better Teacher Professional DevelopmentThe 74 - Sarah JohnsonWhen the topic of teacher professional development comes up, educators often groan. Teachers are overtaxed, and their professional development …
Kurt MartinsonHow can insights from research in other disciplines support teachers’ professional development?worldbank.org - Katy BullardWhen was the last time you engaged in a professional development experience that meaningfully changed what you did the next day at work? If you’re …
Kurt MartinsonIs PD only required for teachers harmful?tomwhitby.com - Tom Whitby @tomwhitbyAnyone who thinks that there is one answer to all that is wrong in education is at the very least ill informed. Public education has had hundreds of …
Kurt MartinsonPutting the 'Professional' Back in Teacher Professional Developmentedweek.org - Madeline WillTeachers are the experts of the classroom, educators agreed at a recent forum. So why aren’t they leading most professional development? Empowering …
Kurt Martinson6 Ways to Improve Professional Learningesheninger.blogspot.comNo matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes …
Kurt MartinsonSix Unforgivable Sins Of Teacher Professional DevelopmentForbes - Peter GreeneThe beginning of the school year is here in many districts, and that means teachers have entered the first big season of professional development. Many districts are not really sure what to do with these days. In many districts, an ever growing stack of in-service days is an artifact of successive …