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How can educators create a collective method of professional development that results in the genuine, sustained teacher learning essential to improving student achievement?

You know that repeating the same words and the same instructions--or simply announcing the answers to questions--doesn't help students learn.

Educators know it's important to get students to engage in "e;higher-order thinking.

Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns.

In June 2010, the Common Core State Standards Initiative released Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

You've probably heard the advice "e;put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.

What can 21st century educators learn from the example of a 19th century president?

Is there a way to get students to love math?

Creating and sustaining a classroom where every learner succeeds is a challenge for any teacher--especially when the elements of diversity and inclusion are added to the mix.

Whether students leave the classroom confident and goal-directed or frustrated and aimless depends on our ability to do two things: diagnose their needs and deliver support.

Many teachers are trained to approach their work with a set of teaching strategies and lessons that changes little over time.

What kind of leadership makes learning possible for all students?

How can elementary school teachers--the proverbial jacks-of-all-trades--feel more confident in their knowledge of science and teach science more effectively?

Thinking critically.

Thinking critically.

Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R.

Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R.

Many students arrive at school with unique mixtures of family histories, traumatic experiences, and special needs that test our skills and try our patience.

Many students arrive at school with unique mixtures of family histories, traumatic experiences, and special needs that test our skills and try our patience.

To financial advisors who ask, "e;Who has the time and money for marketing?

"e;It's been six months, and I STILL can't get my English language learners to participate in class!

We live in a global community, and to be a full member of this community often requires speaking more than one language.

Are you looking for high-impact, research-based strategies to transform your students into high-achieving and inspired learners?

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Making sure that all students read well is a top priority for schools, and literacy coaches are playing an increasingly important role in the effort.

In today's climate of accountability and high-stakes testing, many U.

"e;This is our THIRD school improvement plan!

In this essential new book, best-selling author and researcher Robert J.

In this essential new book, best-selling author and researcher Robert J.

Do you want your school or district to truly become a learning organization?

Ability grouping.

How can teachers help students develop the literacy skills that are necessary for learning and retaining information in any subject?

In Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind, noted educators Arthur L.

Distinguished educators Arthur L.

Guiding schools through significant change is one of the toughest challenges educational leaders face, but learning from the examples of those who have succeeded can make it less daunting.

With classroom-tested ideas, real-world examples, and easy-to-use activities, Giselle Martin-Kniep and Joanne Picone-Zocchia tap three decades of experience to define and describe critical teaching and learning strategies that engage students and increase achievement.

High-stakes testing.

Amid a confluence of messages regarding accountability, the Common Core State Standards, teacher effectiveness, and student performance, educators everywhere are looking for ways to revitalize their curriculum design and instructional practice.

Amid a confluence of messages regarding accountability, the Common Core State Standards, teacher effectiveness, and student performance, educators everywhere are looking for ways to revitalize their curriculum design and instructional practice.

Smart implementation of the Common Core State Standards requires both an overall understanding of the standards and a grasp of their implications for planning, teaching, and learning.

Smart implementation of the Common Core State Standards requires both an overall understanding of the standards and a grasp of their implications for planning, teaching, and learning.

Effective principals run effective schools-this much we know.

Effective principals run effective schools-this much we know.

Data.

Data.

Want to make your students more responsible for their own learning?

Want to make your students more responsible for their own learning?

What is a rubric?

What is a rubric?

Smart implementation of the Common Core State Standards requires both an overall understanding of the standards and a grasp of their implications for planning, teaching, and learning.