The World’s Greatest Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Mannall has mastered teaching practice, but much of her competence and confidence was by sheer luck. ELP’s approach turns sheer luck into intentional progress.
To Improve Student Outcomes, ELP Is Confronting the Opportunity Myth
TNTP is helping us improve the training we provide to Virtual Instructional Coaches. Thanks to this partnership, we are adding another layer to the ultimate goal of ensuring students succeed.
How In-Person Mentors Set ELP Apart
One of the researchers at Digital Promise assigned to ELP, Hillary Greene Nolan, was really impressed by the impact that In-Person Mentors (IPMs) have on New Teachers. Here are her thoughts.
We’re Making ELP’s “Big Picture” Easier to See
Because ELP’s foundational approaches are very different from other professional development program, it takes a while for many New Teachers to see the big picture. Here’s how we are addressing that.
ELP Is a Solution for the Teaching Shortage Epidemic
With more than 50% of new teachers leaving the profession within four years, we cannot possibly solve this crisis by only focusing on bringing new people into the profession. We need innovative ideas, and this is where ELP enters the picture.
Why Does the ELP Model Work?
When we asked ourselves why the ELP support model for New Teachers works, we realized three key differentials set it apart.
It’s Official: The ELP Model Works
During ELP’s two-year pilot program, we gathered anecdotal evidence that our professional support model for New Teachers was working. At the same time, our partner, Digital Promise, was collecting quantitative data from participants. This summer, we received their summative assessment, and we are proud to share that the ELP model works.
What’s Next for ELP After the Pilot Wraps Up
As ELP’s two-year pilot program wraps up this month, Dan Burkhalter discusses his original expectations for the program, how it unfolded in reality, and what’s next.
What Six ELP Participants Said About the Pilot Program
As the two-year ELP pilot program comes to a close this spring, we wanted to find out from those in the program: Did our program work as intended?
How to Overcome Racism in High School and Become a Model Educator: One Teacher’s Story
Despite facing racism in high school, Vishaun Ezell found support that eventually led her into a rewarding teaching career. This is her story.
We Need More Programs that Encourage and Acknowledge Teachers of Color
Teachers don’t always arrive to the profession in the traditional way. They take many paths to get there, and they need extra support along the way.
How Two Teacher Unions Support Racial Equity in the Classroom
Teacher unions have expanded far beyond collective bargaining. In some cases, they are playing a critical role in supporting racial equity in the classroom.
What Effective Coaching and Mentoring for New Teachers Looks Like
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring? How did ELP conceptualize and structure these supports for New Teachers? And what do effective coaching and mentoring even look like? In this article, we dive into the two cornerstones of our support model for New Teachers.
How to Thrive When You’re the Only Black Teacher in Your School
Rachel Greene is a typical first-year teacher in many ways. She is navigating the ins and outs of her school, getting to know her students, and planning lessons. But she also faces a unique challenge: she is the only black teacher in her school.
How We Can Support Our Teachers of Color
By now, it’s common knowledge that teachers have been bending and breaking under relentless stress. Teachers of color, especially those in predominantly white communities, face an additional, unique set of stressors.
Teachers’ Mental Health: Warning Signs and How to Help
Karla Duff, Organizer at the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), recently sat down with us to discuss what teachers are struggling with, warning signs that things are not good, and how to help.
The Case for Joining ELP, Courtesy of the Wisconsin Education Association Council
This summer we were thrilled to learn that one of ELP’s original founding partners, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), was ready to join our program during Year 2 of the pilot.
How to Succeed at Teaching with a Little Help from Your Friends
Teachers of the Year are much more than people who are excellent at their jobs. They are also vast reserves of accumulated wisdom on how to overcome challenges and succeed in a demanding, and deeply rewarding, career. As the 2021-2022 school year came to a close, we spoke with Teachers of the Year for Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa
What We Learned in Year 1 of the Pilot - and What Comes Next
This summer marks a big milestone for ELP: We are halfway through our two-year pilot test. We have much to learn and more to do, but feedback from New Teachers, Building Mentors, Virtual Instructional Coaches, local association presidents, and school administrators show we are onto something.
ELP and Unions Are Powering Systemic Change in Education
Imagine spending three years teaching early elementary school students. Your father builds a little house for your classroom, which of course your students love. You incorporate that little house into your curriculum, yet every time your principal comes into your classroom, he has no idea why or how that little house provides exciting opportunities for learning.