Why I Can't Pretend TEACHER LEARNING Doesn't Matter Anymore: Teachers deserve the same engagement we strive to give our students, yet our systems rarely offer it.

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Title:	Why I Can't Pretend TEACHER LEARNING Doesn't Matter Anymore: Teachers deserve the same engagement we strive to give our students, yet our systems rarely offer it.
Authors:	BURNS, RYAN¹
Source:	Educational Leadership. May2026, Vol. 83 Issue 8, p32-35. 4p.
Subject Terms:	Professional employee training, Reflective learning, Self-efficacy in teachers, Student-centered learning, *Teacher education
Abstract:	The article focuses on the disconnect between traditional, compliance-driven professional development and more engaging, teacher-centered professional learning that respects educators' time, expertise, and agency. Topics include the importance of trusting and empowering teachers as learners and the need for job-embedded, choice-driven, and reflective professional learning experiences that mirror effective student instruction.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the disconnect between traditional, compliance-driven professional development and more engaging, teacher-centered professional learning that respects educators' time, expertise, and agency. Topics include the importance of trusting and empowering teachers as learners and the need for job-embedded, choice-driven, and reflective professional learning experiences that mirror effective student instruction.
ISSN:	00131784