Thought Leaders

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.

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.

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.