The author of The Teaching Gap advocates professional development that is site-based, long-term, and directly related to teacher practice.

New teachers tell Harvard researchers that a school's culture influences their decisions to stay or leave the profession.

Action research not only promotes individual growth but also builds a learning community.

A coach for a Critical Friends Group tells how examining student work can enhance teaching.

Here are steps for fostering dialogue about professional practice.

Conversation is at the heart of professional development.

Teachers learn to anticipate student responses, observe lessons carefully, and share critiques with colleagues.

Distinctive social practices convey norms and create a sense of belonging.

A guide to effective evaluation of professional development.

Comprehensive new teacher programs are crucial to train, support, and retain quality teachers.

On-the-job training for novice teachers must include planning, management, and assessment techniques.

How professional development schools encourage collaboration and innovation.

These university-school partnerships put teacher candidates in classrooms for longer periods of time and provide a network of support.

A certificate program offers incentives for educators to improve their expertise.

To implement a challenging science curriculum, teachers share advice as they watch tapes of their own and others' practice.

Holding assemblies and specialty classes for students frees up time for teachers to work in study groups.

In India, a school retreat invites staff to regroup, relax, and reflect.

After September 11, what can heal the hearts of students?