https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/pd-research PD Research en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/getting-professional-development-to-stick Join this free virtual event to explore best practices, funding, format, and timing for teacher and principal PD. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/getting-professional-development-to-stick https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/beyond-the-one-and-done-professional-development-that-sticks Professional development is a mainstay in K-12 schools. Is it what teachers and principals need to grow? Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/beyond-the-one-and-done-professional-development-that-sticks https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-educators-and-families-think/2026/05 Educators see in-service and early-release days as practical times for PD. Families don't always agree. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-should-schools-make-time-for-pd-what-educators-and-families-think/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-schools-are-providing-ai-training-for-teachers-is-it-any-good/2026/05 As more schools offer teacher training on AI, they need to move beyond basics, experts advise. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-schools-are-providing-ai-training-for-teachers-is-it-any-good/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-is-reshaping-teaching-what-the-data-say/2026/04 A nationally representative survey shows how reading curriculum, PD, and teacher practice have shifted. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-is-reshaping-teaching-what-the-data-say/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-like-it-research-is-promising-is-this-the-solution-to-teacher-pd/2026/04 A GAO report finds that teachers like collaborative teaching—and it has some preliminary research support too. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:46:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-like-it-research-is-promising-is-this-the-solution-to-teacher-pd/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-teachers-learn-best-heres-what-they-say/2025/10 Teachers are required to do professional development, but too often it falls short of their needs. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:41:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-teachers-learn-best-heres-what-they-say/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/want-novices-to-keep-teaching-focus-on-their-classroom-management-skills/2025/01 Some skills matter more than others for educator at the start of their careers. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:25:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/want-novices-to-keep-teaching-focus-on-their-classroom-management-skills/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-ask-better-questions-with-feedback-thats-frequent-personal-and-ai-generated-new-research-shows/2023/12 The feedback can improve teaching practices, but also raises concerns around privacy and scrutiny. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:38:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-ask-better-questions-with-feedback-thats-frequent-personal-and-ai-generated-new-research-shows/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-ai-training-do-teachers-need-most-heres-what-they-say/2023/09 Nearly half of educators are uncomfortable with the AI technologies they've encountered. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:04:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-ai-training-do-teachers-need-most-heres-what-they-say/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-professional-development-explained/2023/07 What counts as PD? And is it effective? EdWeek breaks down current trends—and new research—in this explainer. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:44:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-professional-development-explained/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/personalizing-teacher-pd-is-hard-can-alexa-and-siri-help/2023/06 Smart speakers may help districts offer personalized professional development that teachers can access almost anywhere, researchers say. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:46:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/personalizing-teacher-pd-is-hard-can-alexa-and-siri-help/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-classroom-simulators-help-teachers-improve-instruction/2023/06 Two researchers are studying how the simulators give teachers opportunities to try new approaches and learn from mistakes. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:21:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-classroom-simulators-help-teachers-improve-instruction/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-teachers-say-professional-development-falls-short/2023/06 Most teachers surveyed said they didn't get much expert advice on meeting the needs of English learners and students with disabilities. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:16:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-teachers-say-professional-development-falls-short/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-can-coach-teachers-heres-how-it-works/2023/06 Feedback from an artificial intelligence tool helped teachers in a college class improve their practice, a new study shows. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:32:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-can-coach-teachers-heres-how-it-works/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-is-turnkey-training-for-educators-really-effective/2023/04 Just because teachers attend a one-day session doesn't necessarily mean they can turn around and train others. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-is-turnkey-training-for-educators-really-effective/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/irrelevant-too-conceptual-boring-social-emotional-learning-pd-often-falls-flat/2022/12 Insufficient professional development is a major challenge to teaching social-emotional learning effectively. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:25:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/irrelevant-too-conceptual-boring-social-emotional-learning-pd-often-falls-flat/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-teacher-pd/2022/10 PD frequently misses the mark. But researchers have learned how to make it count for teachers—and some of their tips are low cost. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:01:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-teacher-pd/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-time-pd-is-not-effective-why-do-districts-still-rely-on-it/2022/10 One reason, experts say, is a mismatch between what teachers say they want from PD and what administrators think they want. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:32:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-time-pd-is-not-effective-why-do-districts-still-rely-on-it/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-carefully-tailored-pd-can-help-principals-become-equity-leaders/2022/09 A partnership involving several districts suggests smart professional development can help principals improve equitable practices. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:48:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-carefully-tailored-pd-can-help-principals-become-equity-leaders/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-6-myths-about-teacher-professional-development/2022/08 What's working and what can we do better to make PD the solution it's intended to be? Scholars take a crack at it. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-6-myths-about-teacher-professional-development/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-big-gap-in-k-12-leadership-prep-teaching-school-finance-skills/2022/07 More than half of prep programs in a recent review did not prepare principals to master basic financial tasks. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:35:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-big-gap-in-k-12-leadership-prep-teaching-school-finance-skills/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 Decades of research has clarified what effective principals need to know and where training programs succeed or lag. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:21:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-prep-and-pd-what-works-and-whats-being-left-out/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-school-and-district-leaders-get-want-and-need-from-professional-development/2021/11 The EdWeek Research Center surveyed hundreds of educators about their professional development access, requirements, and preferences. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:17:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-school-and-district-leaders-get-want-and-need-from-professional-development/2021/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-42-of-principals-want-to-leave-their-position-will-you-let-them/2021/04 There are specific reasons leaders cite for reasons they want to leave their positions. What can we do about it? Do we care? Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:07:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-42-of-principals-want-to-leave-their-position-will-you-let-them/2021/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-want-teacher-evaluation-what-do-principals-want/2018/07 The best-laid plans for teacher evaluation systems don't always survive contact with the classroom, and a new study suggests that how principals "tinker" can make a difference in how teachers really get judged. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:46:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/districts-want-teacher-evaluation-what-do-principals-want/2018/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-research-findings-spur-efforts-to-improve-professional-development-for-rural-teachers/2017/10 Research findings on professional development challenges for rural teachers spur new improvement efforts. Contributed by REL Southwest. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-research-findings-spur-efforts-to-improve-professional-development-for-rural-teachers/2017/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-new-study-sheds-light-on-rural-teachers-professional-development-challenges/2017/10 The first statewide data collection on teacher professional development in Oklahoma sheds light on challenges rural school teachers are facing. Contributed by REL Southwest. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-new-study-sheds-light-on-rural-teachers-professional-development-challenges/2017/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-teachers-have-no-say-in-decisions-about-their-own-pd-survey-finds/2017/08 A nationwide survey found that nearly 20 percent of teachers say they have no input in their school's professional learning decisions. Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:41:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-teachers-have-no-say-in-decisions-about-their-own-pd-survey-finds/2017/08