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📚 Recent research raises concerns about proposed legislation to end teacher assessments. The study highlights the importance of these evaluations in maintaining educational standards and supporting teacher development. As we navigate changes in education policy, it's crucial to consider data-driven insights to ensure we continue to foster effective teaching and learning environments. #EducationPolicy #TeacherAssessments #Research #EdTech #EducationReform https://lnkd.in/gwQTmN7D

Discover how Louisiana’s Department of Education is tackling teacher challenges head-on. The Let Teachers Teach workgroup has proposed 18 recommendations aimed at enhancing professional development, managing student discipline, and valuing the art of teaching. These recommendations are already leading to legislative changes, providing teachers with the support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/djXGATXy #EducationReform #Teachers EdSurge

Sheesh! We got "WORK-WORK-WORK-WORK-WORK-WORK" to do, fellow educators!!! Y'all read this article from Education Week??? 😩 Get into it! #SchoolImprovementPlans #StrategicPlans #TechnologyPlans #CurriculumAndInstruction #ProfessionalLearning #K12Education #TheStateOfEducation #WhatAreWeDoing #MakeTheDifference #Empathy #EducationalLeadership #EdTech #AuthenticLeadership #ThoughtPartner #Implementation #ProgressMonitoring "The GAO (Government Accountability Office) considered only whether school improvement plans MET ESSA’s baseline criteria for school improvement plans. It DID NOT examine how well schools HAVE IMPLEMENTED those plans, or whether student achievement has increased at the schools." https://lnkd.in/gyR2BWJv

Philadelphia teachers leave the profession at significant rates — so high, in fact, that the numbers of educators quitting teaching are larger than the number of graduates of local teacher-preparation programs, according to a new analysis out of Pennsylvania State University. The research comes amid a nationwide teaching shortage, in a state that recently recorded its lowest-ever number of teaching certificates issued. Here are some takeaways from “Where Did They Go? Examining Teacher Career Pathways in Philadelphia County,” the research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis, examining teachers employed by any traditional public or charter school in Philadelphia for the school years from 2017-18 to 2021-22. https://lnkd.in/e_-GHThg

Teachers are the backbone of our education system, and it's crucial we support them in today's educational landscape. Check out this article for strategies on how administrators can help empower our teachers. 🌟 https://hubs.ly/Q02B6RQ-0 #Education #TeacherSupport

Standardizing education is ripe for reconsideration if we want to better educate more children. In this video I propose that if we standardize something OTHER THAN academics, we will get better results.

Empowering educators to lead the way in education reform is crucial for shaping tomorrow's classrooms. 📚✊ New Research Cautions Teachers Must Take the Lead in Education Reform Read More: https://rb.gy/crolzo #EducationReform #TeacherLeadership #EmpowerEducators #EducationForAll #FutureOfLearning

Post-pandemic, the education sector saw a significant increase in vacancies. According to Merod (2023), the number of educators leaving the profession caused vacancies to surge by more than 50% between 2022 and 2023. Despite this, veteran educators who stayed in the classroom cite freedom and impact as the reasons for their commitment to the profession. Freedom to try new ideas and creative strategies is a challenge that yields excitement, which keeps teachers engaged and motivated. However, the most significant reason for veteran educators to stay in the profession is the impact on their students and the relationships they build with them. At the end of the day, as the article from EdWeek (2024) states, educators do what we do for the kids first and foremost. #education #teachers #students #impact #commitment

It's truly uplifting to hear that, because of the commitment of the teachers and administrative staff, schools have managed to raise standards that previously fell below the benchmark. The stringent selection process for recruiting top-notch teachers has played a significant role in achieving these remarkable results. Additionally, the implementation of capacity-building programs has further contributed to positive academic outcomes. #CBSEresults #boardresults #learningoutcomes