It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...

It’s no secret that teachers have a lot on their plates. One thing they’d like to unload? “Mandatory [professional development] that isn’t helpful,” responded at least one teacher to an informal ...

March 5, 2026 - Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs. It’s the second week of ...

American school districts find professional development in a variety of places and formats. Sometimes, a local university or former public school employee will provide consulting on an informal basis.

The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill last week that would eliminate federal funding for teacher professional development. The Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education ...

It’s a tough time to be a teacher. COVID wiped out years of learning for millions of students, with too many also suffering from grief, anxiety, and depression. This means that effective instruction ...

A World Bank-funded program is piloting continuous professional development for primary school teachers in Tanzania. Collaborative, school-based teacher training has demonstrated its potential for ...

At the Fred Hutch Science Education Partnership (SEP), we support secondary science teachers through high-quality professional development and access to cutting-edge life science teaching materials.