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AI Adoption Starts With Two Sounds: What PD Leaders Should Listen For

When Dyane Smokorowski leads AI professional learning, she doesn't just watch for engagement—she listens for two specific sounds that reveal when teachers have moved from resistance to genuine curiosity. These moments signal the exact point when adoption begins, long before any implementation data shows up.

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The Best of Us 2025: The Year's Most Valuable Leadership Lessons

This year, The Best of Us podcast featured leaders who've built teacher pipelines that work, redesigned professional learning, and created systems that reduce burnout. Find the conversation that solves your biggest challenge.

What District Leaders Can Be Thankful For: The Expertise Already in Your Buildings

District leaders often focus on thanking teachers during the holiday season, but what if the greatest form of gratitude was actually leveraging their expertise? The most sustainable professional learning happens when we recognize and activate the knowledge already present in our buildings.

7 Factors of of Successful Coaching Programs by Jim Knight

In today's fast-paced education landscape, a robust coaching program can unlock teachers' potential and transform student outcomes. Jim Knight's seven essential factors offer a concise roadmap for building a coaching framework that truly makes a difference.