June 30 2009 by 
Stephanie Hirsh
An enhanced vision of accountability that includes qualitative as well as quantitative components is consistent with core NSDC beliefs.
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June 29 2009 by Joellen Killion
The similarities between the criteria for receiving an ARRA "Race to the Top" grant and NSDC's definition for professional development are striking.
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June 26 2009 by Tom Manning
A recap of this week's PD-related news, including backlash over the elimination of development days in NYC, a battle over professional development funding north of the border, and a look at the teacher quantity vs. teacher quality debate.
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June 24 2009 by Stephanie Hirsh
While NSDC's standards and the definition outline the most effective elements of professional learning, it is leaders at the local level who will put into action the practices that transform learning.
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June 22 2009 by Hayes Mizell
In many low-performing schools, there is not only too little professional learning, but too much of it is ineffective. Professional development cannot be part of the solution unless it is no longer part of the problem.
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