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Corey Murray

AI in Teacher Evaluation: What 1,280 Educators Said — and What It Means for School Leaders

Today’s school leaders face mounting pressures—from politicized debates to teacher burnout. In The Call to Courage, Drs. Luvelle Brown and Shelley Berman emphasize that education is “democracy work.” RocketPD’s Ultimate Guide to Standing Up for K-12 Public Education and supporting resources equip educators to foster belonging, reject negative narratives, and redesign schools for joy, engagement, and inclusivity.

4 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Hard Truth: Most School Districts Are Not Ready for the Coming Digital Accessibility Deadlines

Today’s school leaders face mounting pressures—from politicized debates to teacher burnout. In The Call to Courage, Drs. Luvelle Brown and Shelley Berman emphasize that education is “democracy work.” RocketPD’s Ultimate Guide to Standing Up for K-12 Public Education and supporting resources equip educators to foster belonging, reject negative narratives, and redesign schools for joy, engagement, and inclusivity.

6 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Why AI in K–12 Will Rise or Fall on Context Engineering

Most AI tools miss the one thing that matters most in K–12: context. Discover how districts are using contextualized AI to improve teacher evaluation and join our new national cohort.

4 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Making Sense of Delayed Federal K-12 Funds

After months of frozen federal funds, districts are finally seeing billions in Title I, II, III, and IV dollars flow again — but disbursement is slow, and PD leaders need to act quickly. Our new guide breaks down which funding streams are open, how to align them with professional learning priorities, and practical ways to get staff development back on track this fall.

9 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Call to Courage: Is Your School Culture Built for This Moment?

Today’s school leaders face mounting pressures—from politicized debates to teacher burnout. In The Call to Courage, Drs. Luvelle Brown and Shelley Berman emphasize that education is “democracy work.” RocketPD’s Ultimate Guide to Standing Up for K-12 Public Education and supporting resources equip educators to foster belonging, reject negative narratives, and redesign schools for joy, engagement, and inclusivity.

3 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

How to Capture Student Attention (Without Gimmicks) with Matt Miller

Students today face constant digital distractions, but the solution isn’t to compete with TikTok. Matt Miller, author of Tech Like a Pirate, encourages teachers to craft meaningful, creative learning experiences—like Instagram story recaps or Yelp-style reviews—that resonate with students. His RocketPD cohort offers practical strategies to simplify routines, leverage digital tools, and foster engagement through student-driven learning.

3 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

From Buy-In to Ownership: Why Change in Schools Fails — and What to Do About It with Eric Sheninger

Shifting from staff buy-in to genuine ownership is the key to sustainable school change. Eric Sheninger’s RocketPD cohort shows leaders how to co-create vision, start small, and empower educators to lead, ensuring initiatives succeed beyond compliance and withstand initiative fatigue.

4 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Teacher Time Is Not a Luxury — It’s a Prerequisite for Great Teaching with Angela Watson

Teachers don’t need more tech; they need time. Angela Watson shows how 50-hour weeks erode instruction, then offers focus blocks, smart automation, and “good-enough” planning to reclaim hours. Restored teacher time drives stronger learning for students.

3 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Why PBL Is the Strategy We Need Now — For Students and Their Teachers with John Spencer

AI is redefining assignments, and overcrowded classrooms need relief. Project-Based Learning lets students tackle real problems, produce meaningful work, and frees teachers to coach. John Spencer outlines pragmatic frameworks and pitfalls, proving now’s the time for authentic, student-centered projects learning.

3 min read
K-12 Professional Development

Corey Murray

Personalized Learning vs. Traditional Classrooms: Are Schools Truly Meeting Every Learner’s Needs with Robert Barnett

Traditional classrooms follow a one-size-fits-all model, but personalized learning empowers students with self-paced, mastery-based education—giving them the flexibility and support they need to thrive. Here’s how to get started.

5 min read