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Transitions and Turning Points
February 2019
Vol. 40 No. 1
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FOCUS
Millennial teachers want support. Are they getting it?
Infographic shows that young teachers care about their career development.
Open up for science learning:
Professional learning to navigate a transition to open educational resources.
Get connected: Trust and identity re-engage students in Massachusetts charter schools
Professional learning helps teachers reach disconnected students.
Q & A with Monica Higgins: How leaders can nurture change
School culture, teacher voice, and how education differs from business.
Life is full of transitions, and so are schools
Transitions present both challenges and opportunities for professional learning.
TOOLS
How mentors can support new teachers
Protocols for coaches to assist with communication, monitoring, and documentation.
IDEAS
New standards call for new practices: Classroom observation protocol helps science teacher
Educators in Utah use an observation protocol to assess new science practices.
What creates the motivation to change?
Two key factors influence teachers’ willingness to modify their practice.
Network uses improvement science to scale up change
Learning Forward’s What Matters Now Network engages three state teams in rapid-cycle testing of innovative strategies. Each state is focusing on specific ways to support schools’ use of high-quality instructional materials.
RESEARCH
How to apply professional learning research to your work
Taking stock of the research and using it to guide practice.
Essentials
Teacher work environments, collective impact, and more
VOICES
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