What Are Your Worst Professional Development Stories?

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Education Week asked teachers to tweet us examples of professional development activities that were bizarre, boring, or just didn't work.

Rethinking Recess

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For children to get the most out of recess, research shows this time should be considered an essential part of the school day, rather than a “break.” (April 26, 2017)

Hands-On Veterinary Program Helps Navajo Students Succeed

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At Monument Valley High School in Kayenta, Arizona, students from the Navajo Nation get hands-on instruction in caring for animals. Director Clyde McBride discusses how the program helps prepare students for success. (April 19, 2017)

What Is ‘Transfer of Learning’ and How Does It Help Students?

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Education Week Teacher blogger Larry Ferlazzo shares five ways teachers can help students make connections across subject areas and the world beyond the classroom. (April 19, 2017)

What Is Grit? Should Schools Be Judged for How 'Gritty' Students Are?

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University of Pennsylvania psychologist and author Angela Duckworth previews her keynote discussion on grit and the role it plays in the success of students, educators, and schools. (May 25, 2016)

Open Educational Resources: Some Basics

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In this digital age, free online educational resources (OER) are getting an increasingly high profile. Here’s a guide on what they are, why they’re popular, and what educators need to be cautious about in using them. (April 17, 2017)

Career and Technical Education That Helps Students Succeed - Meet a 2017 Leader to Learn From

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Clyde McBride, director of career and technical education in Kayenta, Ariz., runs a powerhouse pre-veterinary-sciences program that propels Navajo students to college and prepares them for jobs. (January 6, 2017)

PBS NewsHour Goes Live with Bill Nye The Science Guy

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Bill Nye The Science Guy joined PBS Education Editor Vicky Pasquantonio to discuss ways of empowering kids to pursue science. (April 3, 2017)

Three Ways Teachers Can Support Kids With Autism

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A psychologist explains practical ways teachers can support children with autism.

How the Abacus Can Help Students Learn Math

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In researching his book, Ulrich Boser discovered how an ancient technology can help improve math skills and understanding.

Using “Hamilton” in the Classroom

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In New York City, 400 public school teachers got free tickets to “Hamilton" and the chance to bring the musical's historical themes and lessons about immigration and diversity into the classroom. (March 27, 2017)