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The Educator Skill/Will Matrix: How District Leaders Are Making Smarter Staffing and PD Decisions in 2026

Quickly identify instructional strengths and gaps—so every dollar spent on professional learning reduces risk instead of adding it.

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Free Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies for April

Explore this list of lesson plans and strategies relating to National Wildlife Week, Earth Day, and National Poetry Month, and more in April!

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free guide for k-12 leaders From Surviving to Thriving in 2026: How Districts Are Reworking Systems, Not Just Budgets
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From Surviving to Thriving in 2026: How Districts Are Reworking Systems, Not Just Budgets

Three essential strategic steps for delivering better student outcomes amid tighter fundingnand staffing, how to make them, and why now.

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BetterLesson’s new Master Teacher Project guides teachers in the use of AI in their classrooms

The AI Master Teacher Project will support active learning about the use of AI in classrooms from current educators. By asking carefully-selected master teachers to document their strategies, in practical and actionable terms, we’re making accessible to all educators the approaches that would otherwise be visible to only a few.

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an on-demand workshop Dr. Steven Gering recently led specifically for district leaders navigating the tension between budget constraints and improving student outcomes.
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On-Demand Workshop: 10 Overlooked Levers for Post-Secondary Success and District Sustainability

In this on-demand workshop, Dr. Steven Gering led district leaders through 10 levers to help navigate the tension between budget constraints and improving student outcomes.

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October 31, 2025

Redesigning Education for the Future Workforce ft. Roberto Rodriguez | Lessons Learned | Ep 20

How can we redesign education to truly prepare students for the future of work? In this episode of Lessons Learned Season 2, host Matt sits down with Roberto Rodriguez, former Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, to discuss how schools can better prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work. ...
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October 21, 2025

BetterLesson Selected as an Approved Leadership and Literacy Provider for Iowa’s $24M Comprehensive Literacy State Development (IA-CLSD) Grant

BetterLesson is now the approved Grant Support Provider, authorized to provide Literacy Support and Leadership Support within the state's Comprehensive Literacy State Development (IA-CLSD) Grant....
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October 17, 2025

Using AI to Tailor Professional Learning ft. Luyen Chou | Lessons Learned | Ep 19

What does the future of teaching look like in the age of AI? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Luyen Chou, Co-Founder and CEO of DeweyLearn, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way educators teach, learn, and grow. ...
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October 2, 2025

Why PD Must Start With Student Outcomes in Mind ft. Thomas Guskey | Lessons Learned | Ep 18

How do we move beyond Participants’ Reactions when we evaluate PD? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Thomas Guskey, one of the nation’s leading education researchers and the author of the Guskey Framework. Together, they unpack the connection between teacher growth, system support, and student achievement....
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September 25, 2025

Building Local Partnerships to Equip Students for the Future of Work ft. Dr. Monique Perry-Graves | Lessons Learned | Ep 17

What does it take to transform early opportunities into lasting career mobility? In this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO of Road to Hire, an organization dedicated to guiding students from Title I high schools into high-paying careers. Under her leadership, Road to Hire equips young adults with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to achieve economic mobility....
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September 11, 2025

How Can Industry & Education Build Future-Ready Students? ft. Matt Kellam | Lessons Learned | Ep 15

How can industry and education work together to prepare students for the future? In this episode of Lessons Learned Season 2, host Matt sits down with Matt Kellam, Manager of Workforce Development at Dominion Energy, to explore the powerful connection between K–12 education and industry....
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September 10, 2025

BetterLesson Named an Approved Professional Learning Provider for Montana Reads Literacy Grant

BetterLesson selected to support Montana school districts in advancing evidence-based literacy instruction through the state’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant....
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September 10, 2025

BetterLesson Named an Approved Professional Learning Provider for Nebraska’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

BetterLesson has been selected by the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) for its Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant Approved Providers List....
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September 10, 2025

BetterLesson Partners with EL Education to Expand Access to High-Quality Curriculum Implementation Support

BetterLesson becomes the first EL Education-certified professional learning provider with facilitators authorized to deliver professional development for the EL Education Language Arts curriculum, 2017 and 2019 editions....
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Episode 5: Celebrating Workforce Pathways Through CTE Innovation ft. Mac Beaton
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