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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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February 24, 2026

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 guide for k-12 leaders From Surviving to Thriving in 2026: How Districts Are Reworking Systems, Not Just Budgets
January 26, 2026

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....
Guide
July 14, 2025

Doing more with less: 10 scheduling levers that can improve fiscal efficiency and postsecondary outcomes

Amid K-12 budget uncertainty, these 10 strategic levers offer district leaders a powerful way to maximize resources while improving student outcomes....
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October 28, 2024

Whitepaper: Improving Outcomes for CSI & TSI Schools with High-Quality Professional Learning

Download this guide to learn about the tangible ways high-quality professional learning can help all schools—including those designated as CSI or TSI—improve student outcomes....
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August 20, 2024

Guide to Family Engagement in Schools

Download this guide to learn about the tangible benefits of family engagement and discovery strategies you can begin using in your school or district right away....
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Guide to Principalship: How to Support Our Principals
April 12, 2024

Guide to Principalship: How to Support Our Principals

Uncover why supporting principals matters and how districts can provide tangible support for their leadership....
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White paper on 'Addressing the Teacher Shortage with Professional Development' alongside outline of teacher and students
March 15, 2024

Addressing the Teacher Shortage with Professional Development

Discover reasons for teacher shortages, the legislation combating the issue, and how professional development can play in teacher retention....
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February 22, 2024

Guide to Teachership: How to Support Our New Teachers

Teacher support is imperative to a thriving school - discover tips and strategies to support new teachers and improve student outcomes....
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November 7, 2023

How Coaching Delivers Measurable Gains: Research-Backed Impacts of Coaching

Unlock the power of coaching in education with this research-backed white paper and discover its benefits including teacher retention, support for both new and experienced educators, and enhanced student achievement....
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