December 2020
VOL. 41, NO. 6
Excellent educators are made, not born, and it takes a system-wide approach to build the workforce. This issue examines how to build a strong, diverse pipeline from pre-service and induction to expert practice and leadership. It highlights the roles of K-12 systems, higher education, government, and non-profit organizations.
Coming soon:
Blog posts
How to support educators through the crisis at the U.S. Capitol
The Learning Professional’s top 10 articles of 2020
Advocacy updates
Congress Approves Title II Funding Increase and Billions in COVID Relief for Schools
Upcoming webinars
Coaching and mentoring in a virtual world: What to keep and what to change
January 28, 2021, 3 – 4:00 P.M. Eastern
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Transforming teaching through curriculum-based professional learning
February 4, 2021, 3 – 4:00 P.M.
Attend this webinar to learn how schools and systems ensure teachers experience the instruction their students experience so they change their instructional practices, leading to better student outcomes.
Featured webinars
Engaging young children and their families: Best practices for remote and hybrid learning
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