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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 20, 2025

Round Rock ISD improves teacher retention and student outcomes through scheduling efficiencies

See how Round Rock Independent School District improved teacher retention and student outcomes through scheduling efficiencies....
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May 21, 2025

Portland Public Schools maximizes resources through strategic scheduling

Read about Portland Public School's path to increasing college and career readiness through more efficient scheduling ...
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May 21, 2025

Rhode Island Department of Education making big strides in college- and career-readiness

The state of Rhode Island made sweeping changes to graduation requirements—and it paid off....
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October 28, 2023

Supporting new teachers and improving math & ELA outcomes in Groton Central School District

See how Groton Central School District transformed early-career teachers into high-impact educators through personalized coaching....
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February 27, 2023

Elmira City School District: Advancing Student-Centered Instruction

Explore how one New York district is working with BetterLesson to advance student-centered instructional practices....
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November 17, 2022

Wilson STEM Academy strengthens instruction and community with 1:1 coaching

Learn how Wilson STEM Academy grew into a sought-after immersion magnet school with the help of BetterLesson coaching supports. ...
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June 27, 2022

Rutherford County Schools shine in curriculum implementation

Learn how Rutherford County Schools went all in with BetterLesson and OpenUp Resources to bring the acclaimed EL Education K-8 Language Arts Curriculum to their elementary schools. ...
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December 19, 2021

Building teacher confidence and leadership capacity: how Florence 1 Schools adapted their professional learning strategy

See how Florence 1 Schools supported new teachers and built leadership capacity by adapting their professional learning strategy...
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July 29, 2021

Differentiating PD for special education teachers in Watervliet, NY

See how Watervliet City School District improved special education teacher retention and student engagement through personalized instructional coaching....
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Episode 5: Celebrating Workforce Pathways Through CTE Innovation ft. Mac Beaton
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How can we rethink workforce partnerships and CTE pathways to transform career readiness?

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