professional learning

What the Best AI Literacy Guidebooks Get Right

What the Best AI Literacy Guidebooks Get Right

Presented by Matthew Winters, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist, Utah State Board of Education (USBE); Jennifer Ehehalt, Former Educator, Current Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Education; and Sue Thotz, Former Educator, Current Director, Education Outreach, Common Sense Media

The Cost of Getting Literacy Wrong: Long-Term Decisions, Lasting Consequences

The Cost of Getting Literacy Wrong: Long-Term Decisions, Lasting Consequences

Presented by Dr. Charles Hulme, Emeritus Professor of Psychology in Education, University of Oxford, and Founder and CEO, OxEd & Assessment; Emily Rennpage, Literacy COSA (Coach on Special Assignment), Grosse Pointe Public Schools (MI); and Karl Rectanus, CEO, Really Great Reading
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent/Education Consultant

Building Robust Systems of Support to Retain Teachers

Building Robust Systems of Support to Retain Teachers

Many districts are currently experiencing high levels of teacher attrition and are locked in a constant cycle of teacher replacement, disrupting student learning. While each district faces its own challenges, district leaders identified three key trends during the edLeader Panel “Building Systems for Results: Leadership Stories from Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Lockhart ISD” (part of Trailblazing Leadership Week, featuring insights from education leaders in the trenches of providing a high-quality learning environment for all).

Being Savvy About Tech Integration: Strategies Toward Success

Being Savvy About Tech Integration: Strategies Toward Success

Planning for technology integration is an intentional process. It’s not merely about acquiring new tools but strategically considering how to enhance learning and prepare teachers to incorporate them into their classrooms. Recent research reveals a digital divide, with many educators lacking the necessary support or professional development to deliver effective tech-driven instruction.

Key Lessons on Developing a Sustainable Literacy Improvement Program

Key Lessons on Developing a Sustainable Literacy Improvement Program

Faced with a need to improve literacy skills and overall reading achievement, district leaders from Berkeley Unified School District in California (BUSD) knew that, no matter what they did, results wouldn’t be fast or easy. But only after three years of dedicated systematic change in kindergarten through fifth grade, they have seen improvement in not just student scores but also in teacher confidence in their ability to meet students’ needs.

10 Insider Tips for Webinar Marketing

10 Insider Tips for Webinar Marketing

Webinars have become one of the most popular marketing channels for solution providers. Hosting thought leadership and professional learning webinars is a great way for a company at any stage, particularly in these challenging times, to engage with educators for brand recognition, lead generation, content marketing, market insights, and nurturing relationships with education experts and leaders.