Peter DeWitt is the founder and CEO of the . A former public school teacher and principal, he now facilitates professional learning in the United States and abroad based on the content of many of his best-selling educational books. Former superintendent Michael Nelson is a frequent contributor to this opinion blog. He is the co-leader of and a former superintendent who has been an educator for more than 40 years.
Professional Development
Opinion
Revisiting Educator Collaboration: We Should Think Differently About How We Form Teams
Effective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
What I Learned About America's Enslavement of People Shaped My District's DEI Efforts
Before he could make his school more welcoming, a superintendent explains how he had to challenge his own perceptions first.
Professional Development
Opinion
Attending a Professional Learning Session? Many Educators Don't Know Why
It鈥檚 hard to develop a shared commitment when you don鈥檛 even know why you鈥檙e in the room.
Teaching
Opinion
5 Reasons Educators Take On Too Much
Educators feel overworked, but what if they needlessly contribute to that burden?
School & District Management
Opinion
How to Address System Change in Education
Awareness of what's occurring outside of school can be beneficial鈥攐r a hierarchical hell in the wrong hands, Michael Fullan says.
School & District Management
Opinion
Why We Can't Escape the Status Quo in Education
The pandemic has provided an opportunity for deep change, says Michael Fullan, so it's puzzling that we have seen very little improvement.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
11 Critical Issues Facing Educators in 2023
From health and safety to labor shortages, the coming year is rife with challenges for school leaders and teachers.
School & District Management
Opinion
To Have a Bigger Impact, Here's What You Should Stop Doing in Your Classroom or School
Teachers and leaders often want to lighten their load, but don't know where to start.
School & District Management
Opinion
Stop Wasting Your Time on School Improvement Plans That Don't Work. Try This Instead
Too often, school improvement plans are seen as compliance documents that have little value. They don't have to be.
School & District Management
Opinion
The World Seems Complicated. Perhaps It's Time to Be More Human
In our complex world, 糖心动漫vlog need to give themselves space to be human with one another and themselves.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Want Vibrant, Engaged Teachers? Give Them Professional Freedom
A deputy superintendent explains how his district has created a stimulating environment by trusting teachers to experiment.
Professional Development
Opinion
How to Elevate the Voices of Teachers. Try Narrative Pedagogy
The narration of a story can serve as a powerful mechanism for transforming learning.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Word 'Supervision' Shouldn't Get a Bad Rap. Here's Why
"Supervision" implies power, which, if used wisely, can strengthen the principal-teacher relationship.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
6 Reasons Why We Should See Students as Changemakers
The future is very delicate. In this blog, Michael Fullan lays out 6 reasons why students should be seen as the changemakers to improve it.