There are few areas where American teachers are as united as they are in their dissatisfaction with their professional learning and advancement opportunities. The lack of meaningful offerings affects states’ ability to attract, develop, and retain strong teachers, which in turn impedes schools’ ability to help students fulfill their potential. There are evidence-based fixes, but they require major changes to policies and practices that dictate how schools are staffed and changes in expectations and school culture. If carefully harnessed, microcredentials are one tool that can help overcome these challenges.
Moving toward Competency-Based Professional Learning
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