3 Reasons Why Leadership Teams Are Vital for School-based Teacher Professional Development

Authors: Katie Godwin, Hannah Simons, Jane Sebuyungo Nantayi, Daniele Ressler, Jeongmin Lee A Global Moment for Strengthening Teacher Support Around the world, education systems are grappling with how to support teachers in ways that are sustainable, practical, and responsive to classroom realities. As expectations of teachers grow, often without corresponding increases in support, there is […]

Not the exception, but essential: Teachers with disabilities in mainstream classrooms

A teacher using a wheelchair with students seated at desks

This blog, by Nidhi Singal, was originally published by Education International. Where are the teachers with disabilities in our classrooms? A question I often ask my audience is: “How many of you were taught by a teacher who identified as having a disability during your school years?” In a room of 50–60 people, usually only […]