Why Professional Development for Teachers Matter

The link below answer questions as to the importance of professional development for educators.  The information is compiled by the staff of The Learning Forward Organization.  It is a very interesting read.  It could be used to help those outside education understand the need for financial support of teacher PD. 



http://www.learningforward.org/docs/pdf/why_pd_matters_web.pdf?sfvrsn=0

School Personnel Being Armed

Recent events with school shootings have prompted many reactions.  Some for more guns in schools, some for more security guards, and some for stricter gun/ammo laws.  In Alabama a bill is being placed before the legislature that would give the superintendent of a school system authority to name/appoint certain staff within a school to have a weapon/gun on campus to use in case of a school shooter incident.  How do you feel about this?  What are the pros and cons of this plan?  Do you plan on voicing your opinion to your respective legislator? 

Leadership Through Learning

Learning should be the focus in all successful schools.  All involved should be learning and demonstrate the value of learning to others. 

Anthony Muhammad, school administrator, author and speaker, shares his views on this topic it the article attached from the JSD and Learning Forward. 

http://www.learningforward.org/docs/jsd-december-2012/crow336.pdf