Professional development is foundational to educational success, but our current model is in desperate need of an upgrade. Well-designed curricula are rendered ineffective without a parallel commitment to equipping teachers with the skills they need to bring those plans to life.
Investing in targeted, evidenced-based professional development is not just an option—it’s essential to transforming teaching practices and ensuring that every student benefits from a high-quality, equitable education. When we support teachers through meaningful professional growth, we unlock their potential to inspire and educate. Professional learning serves as the main bridge between curriculum change and effective practice. Implementing new teaching approaches and content can be complex, especially when these changes counter deeply ingrained inequitable instructional policies and behaviors...