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What does the research say about successful teacher PD? (opens the original)
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What does the research actually tell us about effective teacher professional development? In this featured segment from Education Upgrade , Dr. Derek Riddle explores the research on teacher professional learning, including six design features that shaped the field for decades: format, duration, collective participation, content, active learning, and coherence. We also discuss research that challenged that traditional consensus and an important factor that can get lost when professional developme
Why isn't professional development part of the job? (opens the original)
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What if professional development wasn't something teachers had to squeeze in after work, but was actually built into the job? Dr. Derek Riddle and I discuss the time teachers need to learn, collaborate, create curriculum, and continually improve their practice. We compare professional learning in education with other fields, examine the limitations of traditional collaboration and in-service models, and consider what schools might look like if meaningful teacher development were treated as part
Reel Talk #4: What are movies teaching our kids? (opens the original)
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What are movies and television teaching young people? In this episode of Reel Talk , Jake Schulke and Brett Barker discuss how films and television influence the development of values, ethics, and role models during adolescence. Beginning with the enduring appeal of the rebel archetype and ending with a discussion of modern shows like Euphoria and Breaking Bad , they explore whether entertainment simply mirrors society or actively shapes the beliefs and behaviors of its audience. Along the way,
What happens when schools trust teachers? (opens the original)
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What happens when schools trust teachers? In this featured segment, Jake Schulke and Brett Barker discuss why trust may be one of the most important ingredients of effective school leadership. Drawing on lessons from education and Jocko Willink's Leadership Strategy and Tactics , they explore how empowering professionals, rather than micromanaging them, builds stronger schools and better outcomes. This featured segment is part of Education Upgrade , a podcast exploring the systems, ideas, and re
Reel Talk #3: Why Movies Like Superbad Still Matter (opens the original)
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Why do certain movies become part of who we are? In this episode of Reel Talk , Jake Schulke and Brett Barker discuss why films like Superbad , Mean Girls , Dead Poets Society , and other coming-of-age classics continue to resonate across generations. Together they explore how memorable stories shape our understanding of identity, friendship, authority, purpose, and growing up. Rather than simply reviewing movies, they examine why certain films become cultural landmarks and what they reveal abou
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