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New teachers need our support! These courses can help. As part of our expanded partnership with Teach For America, BetterLesson has created 13 new professional learning courses for early-career teachers. These courses, which can be accessed anytime by TFA Corps Members AND BetterLesson partners, range from classroom management to curriculum support, and were created with the goal of helping new teachers be the best they can be. Check out the courses: https://hubs.li/Q02Tt1Th0 #newteacher #k12education #edleadership

How is your home communication going so far this year? Whether your family engagement is off to a great start—or needs a little help—this whitepaper, created with our partners at Family Engagement Lab, will give you all the information you need to foster ongoing communication and collaboration between teachers and families. You will learn: ?? The impact family engagement can have on students and teachers. ?? Signs you may be under-investing in family engagement. ?? High-impact strategies for learning-focused family engagement. Download your whitepaper: https://bit.ly/3BEefpF #familyengagement #k12education #edleadership

We are so lucky to work with so many amazing educators, and Shannon Leasure is a perfect example! ??? As the Director of Mathematics Instruction at the Ohio Valley ESC, she uses data-driven coaching and collaborative professional learning to empower teachers and deepen students' understanding of math. And it's working. In fact, Shannon has worked with districts that are now beating state norms on standardized assessments! Shannon’s goal is simple: “That kids love math, see themselves as math people, and that teachers love to teach math.” She views math as more than a subject—it's about building perseverance, collaboration, and critical thinking. “Just like reading is important, it's also essential to be data-literate individuals.” Read her story: https://bit.ly/3ZLOIoL #k12education #mathmagic #mathematicseducation #dataineducation

Looking for some lessons to use this month? ??? Check out our latest blog post, with ideas for October that include activities for Autumn, Indigenous Peoples Day, World Mental Health Day, Halloween, and more! See the lessons: https://bit.ly/3XMqqIn #sundayscaries #lessonplans #lessonsforindigenouspeoplesday #lessonsforhalloween #linkedinforteachers #teachersoflinkedin

Are you looking for ways to make every dollar count when it comes to your school's PD? ??? We have compiled all the ways you can maximize your PD budget with federal, state, and private funds for high-quality professional learning. Read our PD Funding Guide: https://hubs.li/Q02RpxCd0 #esser #hqpl #pd #edleadership #pdforteachers

Helping students prepare for the future is so important–that's why we are so excited to announce our partnership with Exploring Your Potential?, an innovative career readiness program that empowers students to chart customized life and career paths. Head to our blog to read the official press release and learn more about this exciting collaboration. https://hubs.li/Q02QYZSJ0 #cte #careerreadiness #edleadership

We are so excited to join Exploring Your Potential? and discuss the importance of CTE programs and the grants available for California schools. Join us next Thursday, September 26th!

Using a new curriculum this year? ?? Implementing a new high-quality curriculum takes significant planning and consideration: What constitutes high-quality curriculum? How can districts efficiently research options? How can school leaders ensure teacher buy-in? How can teachers feel supported throughout the implementation of a new curriculum? In this blog post, we will discuss the impacts of high-quality curriculum on student learning, share strategies for supporting teachers, and offer resources that districts can use as they engage in implementing new, high-quality curriculum. Read the article: https://hubs.li/Q02P1syx0 #curriculum #hqim #k12 #edleaders

In his latest blog post, BetterLesson CEO Matthew Kennard talks about why we should prioritize data-driven high-quality professional learning (HQPL): "For too long, professional learning has been measured primarily by qualitative metrics—how educators feel about the training they receive—rather than the direct impact on student achievement. While educator satisfaction is undoubtedly important, it cannot be the sole measure of success. If our goal is to improve student outcomes, then we must hold ourselves accountable to the same standards of evidence and rigor that we apply to other educational initiatives." Read the full op-ed: https://bit.ly/3AOYZWG #esserfunds #k12 #edleadership #hqpl #pdforteachers

NEW ARTICLE: School Improvement is Possible With HQPL ?? School improvement is complex, and we understand that CSI and TSI schools may feel a little extra pressure. While it can feel overwhelming, there are proven strategies that can help! Dive into our latest article to explore how High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) can be the cornerstone of effective school improvement plans, and discover strategies that can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. ??? Read the article: https://bit.ly/4cRFqua #schoolimprovementplan #hqpl #k12education #edleadership