Managing time effectively is one of the biggest challenges educators face. From lesson planning and grading to meetings and extracurricular duties, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Over the last 5+ years, that has just gotten worse, as it seems like we’re continually coming up with more things to throw on their plates. But … Read More
3 Ways to Know if Your PD is Working
Professional Development (PD) is everywhere. Workshops. Webinars. Book studies. PLCs. You’ve probably been through it all. But here’s the question that nobody seems to ask out loud: “Is any of this actually working?” Schools spend hours (and let’s be honest, a lot of money) on PD every year. But if it’s not leading to better outcomes for teachers or students…what’s … Read More
The Educator’s Guide to Global Travel
Passport in One Hand, Lesson Plan in the Other: The Educator’s Guide to Global Travel From Diplomatic Dreams to Global Classrooms I still remember the thrill of holding my first State Department briefing memo – pages of insight crafted for a new ambassador. I wasn’t a diplomat, but for a moment, I felt like one. My dream had always been … Read More
The 5 Things Every Professional Development Should Include
Planning PD for your staff can be stressful. You want to make sure that the time and resources are well spent, your teachers are getting actionable value from it, and that you’re getting what you asked for from your PD provider. Working with schools and districts across the country has allowed our team to create and develop high-quality professional development … Read More
The Hidden Gaps in Your Professional Development Plan (And How to Fix Them)
Let’s be honest: Professional development planning is tough. You’re juggling state mandates, teacher needs, budget constraints, and dozens of competing priorities. So, it’s no surprise that even the best school leaders sometimes overlook critical gaps that quietly undermine their PD efforts. Here’s the good news: Once you uncover these gaps, you can fix them. What we’ve found is that most … Read More