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Differentiated and AI-Powered Professional Development in 2025

Discover how school leaders and instructional coaches are reshaping professional development in 2025 through differentiated, personalized pathways and AI-powered solutions.

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How to Create a Classroom that Meets the Needs of Adolescent Learners

Adolescents are pushed by two significant factors; first, their need for independence, and they are then drawn by their need for belonging so, YES, this should be your focus for the year.