by EdForte Editorial Team | Aug 23, 2025
We’ve all seen it: a bright middle schooler staring at a text, not because they’re uninterested, but because the words feel like a foreign language. According to a recent report from NWEA, literacy skills among middle school students—especially eighth...
by Karla Lewellyn | May 9, 2025
The Problem While it’s common for workers in any profession to feel stagnant, educators are especially prone to this feeling of being “stuck.” Unsurprisingly, feeling stagnant directly impacts one’s job satisfaction and can lead to anxiety and loss of enthusiasm,...
by Karla Lewellyn | Apr 13, 2025
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in your teaching career? We all have; it’s completely normal. However, while feeling “stuck” or uninspired is common in education, it shouldn’t signal the end of your teaching journey. The Problem:...
by Tracy Weber | Jan 31, 2025
Great schools are built on great teachers, and at the heart of every thriving school community is a group of educators who lead the way—not just in the classroom, but in mentoring, coaching, and inspiring their peers. These educators, often called lead teachers, are...
by Tracy Weber | Jan 24, 2025
Instructional coaches are often the unsung heroes of professional development in schools. Tasked with supporting teachers, improving instruction, and driving school-wide initiatives, their plates are always full. In many schools, instructional coaches—or...
by Tracy Weber | Jan 13, 2025
Professional development often gets a bad rap. Teachers attend a workshop or a training session, leave with great ideas, and then… nothing. The reality is that without consistent follow-up and sustained focus, even the best professional development (PD) initiatives...
