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From Evaluation to Development: Rethinking How We Support Teachers

Most schools run two separate systems for teacher growth. One is the evaluation system: formal observations, rubric scores, compliance documentation, and summative ratings. The other is the professional development system: workshops, coaching cycles, PLCs, and growth goals. These two systems rarely

March 15, 20269 min read

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