Professional Learning

Lessons from the Teacher Next Door

What if the most influential professional development of your career happened not at a conference or in a book, but in the classroom right next door? In this

Why Teachers Need to Start Using ChatGPT ASAP

Curious about how ChatGPT can be used in education? This blog explores how the powerful AI tool is transforming classrooms—helping teachers create customized lesson materials, supporting English

Leading Learning Communities with Bold Kindness

Leading with care, conviction, and intentional actions strengthens relationships and fosters a supportive, connected culture. Read practical strategies leaders can use to apply bold kindness in their learning

5 AI Tools to Boost Engagement at the End of the School Year

As the school year comes to a close, educators often face the challenge of maintaining student engagement while managing increased responsibilities. This article explores five AI-powered tools that

Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 3: Transferring Career-Connected Professional Learning Experiences into Authentic Student Learning

Dive into student experiences and instructional models to help you implement learning activities related to careers and career connections in the classroom to prepare all students for future

Bridging the Gap Part 1: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness

Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut developed a college and career readiness program tailored to support all students by leveraging Defined's platforms

Our Stories Have Power: Building School Culture One Voice at a Time

This article explores how students, staff, and administrators can shape school culture by embracing storytelling, empowering voices, and working together as co-authors of their community's narrative.

Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 2: Constructing Bridges Between Professional Learning, Business, & Industry

Learn how to help teachers create relevance to real-world applications by integrating business and industry into the classroom to help students understand why they're learning the

Top 5 Career-Connected Deeper Learning Blog Articles from 2024

Decoding Bids for Attention and the Power of "Turning Towards"

Bids for attention are student attempts to seek connection, and how educators respond—by turning towards, away, or against—can significantly affect relationships and trust. Educators can foster

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