Press Releases

DALLAS—October, 2009—How do teachers and coaches start a conversation that will lead to improved student learning? NSDC’s latest book, Tools & Talk: Data, Conversation, and Action for Classroom and School Improvement, […]

DALLAS—August 10, 2009—The National Staff Development Council has received a $350,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to launch the Learning School Alliance, a nationwide coalition of schools committed to collaborative leadership, […]

Only 35% of teachers take courses in universities, says survey SAO PAULO—June 9, 2009—To accommodate the time in classroom with the time necessary to learn to teach is one of […]

New Federal Guidelines Seek to Create Professional Development Programs that are Sustained, Data-Driven, and Focused on Student Instructional Needs DALLAS (May 1, 2009) – In new guidance to states, the […]

DALLAS—April 2, 2009—National Staff Development Council Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh recently announced the appointment of Thomas Manning, who becomes Associate Director of Member Initiatives, as well as the promotion of […]

Nation Making Progress in Ensuring More Teachers Have Deep Content Knowledge and Mentoring But U.S. Teacher Development Lacks Intensity, Follow-up, & Usefulness WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 4, 2009 – Every […]