Education Leader Network Professional Development eBulletin
May 15th, 2013
for Leaders in Education 

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In This Issue
Sir Ken Robinson: How to escape education's death valley
A classroom for the 21st century: where are the best places for learning?
A Little Humor Goes a Long Way...
Collaboration is the key ingredient for the Common Core

Discover the 4-in-1 STEM Solution

Our in-house educators infused four modules to create the ultimate STEM enrichment tool. The Discover STEM Lab offers a wide variety of hands-on activities to keep kids engaged, and turnkey implementation to provide educators peace of mind.


Professional Learning Academy 2013

The Professional Learning Academy is a suite of programs district leaders can utilize to design professional learning in their districts  to meet their own needs, culture and budget.

A variety of delivery models are available, each with their own benefits and advantages. Look through our menu of programs and decide what best suits you.

Instructional Leader on the Go...

Each PD eBulletin gives the busy district or school-level leader brief, practical, free, high quality learning opportunities in a variety of media formats.


Sir Ken Robinson: How to escape education's death valley

Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish -- and how current education culture works against them. In a funny, stirring talk he tells us how to get out of the educational "death valley" we now face, and how to nurture our youngest generations with a climate of possibility.

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A classroom for the 21st century: where are the best places for learning?

Why are 19th-century school models still being used in the education of 21st-century children? Experts discuss how environment can have a positive impact on teaching and learning

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A Little Humor Goes a Long Way...


Kids React to Internet Memes:
Wakeup Pranks




Collaboration is the key ingredient for the Common Core

These days, educators need to collaborate incredibly well - like a jazz musicians.

So prepare for the Common Core and make learning to collaborate powerful, fun, and engaging - with a real jazz ensemble!

Introducing a unique professional development experience, with live musicians, that will inspire teachers, prepare them to collaborate, and maybe even dance about it!  Learn more...

Click here to learn more!