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A growing consensus among education experts suggests that effective professional development (PD) for teachers isn’t about how many hours are spent in training, but how well those sessions are designed, supported, and integrated into daily practice. While some reports suggest 20–50 hours of PD per year, practitioners argue that ongoing support, relevance to classroom realities, and space to apply and reflect on new skills matter far more. Educators and experts highlighted key challenges, including limited time, mandated one-off trainings with little follow-up, and PD that lacks continuity or relevance. Instead, they advocate for sustained, job-embedded learning with coaching, peer collaboration, and a clear connection to student and teacher outcomes. To better measure impact, experts urge schools to move beyond attendance numbers and instead assess instructional changes and student progress.
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Teachers across California are rallying for higher pay, better benefits, and improved classroom conditions, driven by the "We Can’t Wait" campaign from the California Teachers Association. Recently, a six-day strike in West Contra Costa USD resulted in an 8% pay raise and the elimination of health premiums for teachers. David Goldberg, president of the California Teachers Association, said: "We are leading a historic wave of resistance to demand safe staffing, affordable health care and student-centered budgets." Many districts, including Los Angeles USD and San Francisco USD, are at an impasse with their teachers' unions over contract negotiations, with some teachers indicating readiness to strike. The Los Angeles Unified Teachers Association is planning a strike vote in January, as negotiations for a new contract continue. Teachers are advocating for a starting salary of $80,000 and additional resources for special education and mental health support.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has taken control of three more public school districts: Beaumont ISD, Connally ISD, and Lake Worth ISD, bringing the total to four this year. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath stated that these actions are necessary due to "unacceptable academic performance," with less than one-third of students reaching grade level. Beaumont has struggled for years, with only 30% of students meeting grade level in the 2018-19 school year. Connally and Lake Worth also face similar challenges, with only 24% and 22% of students meeting grade level, respectively. Morath emphasized that the districts' leaders have shown a "chronic inability to support students," necessitating state intervention. The TEA's recent actions follow its earlier takeovers of Houston ISD and Fort Worth ISD, which have seen improvements in academic performance.
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In Osceola County, confusion over the proper placement of school zone speed cameras led to the Sheriff’s Office temporarily halting their use and relying on deputies to physically stop speeding drivers. The Florida Department of Transportation clarified that the cameras are permitted to be installed within specific guidelines, but discrepancies in statutory language have created uncertainty about enforcement. As a result, 35 contested citations from spring were dismissed, with the Sheriff’s Office seeking legal guidance before resuming camera operations.
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