Practical resources for the way educators learn and lead.

Helps educators increase student engagement and deeper learning by shifting from traditional assignments to authentic, real-world projects—providing classroom-tested strategies to design meaningful work, incorporate student voice, and structure project-based learning...

Helps district and school leaders address declining staff engagement and rising attrition by providing research-backed insights and actionable strategies to empower educators, build ownership, and create conditions where teachers feel...

Helps educators address overwhelming workloads and burnout by providing actionable strategies to prioritize high-impact tasks, create repeatable systems, and streamline daily responsibilities—enabling teachers to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and...

Helps educators increase student engagement and deep thinking by replacing passive, teacher-led instruction with a research-based set of classroom practices—such as collaborative problem-solving, visible thinking, and purposeful task design—that create...

Helps district leaders address the shortage of school nurses—especially in rural communities—by outlining the scale of the problem, its impact on attendance and learning, and emerging models to expand healthcare...

Helps district and school leaders modernize teacher evaluation systems by addressing time-intensive, compliance-driven processes and introducing AI-supported workflows that improve efficiency, strengthen feedback quality, and build trust between educators and...

Helps district leaders address student health barriers—such as chronic absenteeism, behavioral health needs, and limited access to care—by outlining a scalable, district-wide healthcare model that integrates telehealth and on-site services...

Helps district leaders navigate high-stakes challenges—such as political pressure, community conflict, and systemic barriers—by outlining a structured approach to leading with clarity, strengthening leadership teams, and staying focused on meaningful...

Helps district and school leaders navigate complex, evolving challenges by applying adaptive leadership principles to diagnose root causes, mobilize teams, and lead sustainable change that improves organizational effectiveness and student...

Helps district and school leaders address staff burnout, stress, and retention challenges by providing a structured framework for adult well-being that prioritizes awareness, access to support, and agency—enabling educators to...

Helps educators address declining student attention in modern classrooms by providing classroom-tested strategies to design engaging, interactive learning experiences that increase focus, motivation, and retention without adding unnecessary complexity.

Helps district and school leaders successfully implement change initiatives by shifting from top-down mandates to a model of shared ownership—outlining how to build trust, create psychological safety, and engage stakeholders...

Helps district and school leaders address disengaged families and weak school-community connections by providing a structured framework for building trust, improving communication, and engaging families in students’ academic lives—resulting in...

Helps educators and district leaders move beyond one-size-fits-all instruction by addressing the limitations of traditional classroom models and providing actionable strategies—such as self-paced learning, mastery-based progression, and blended instruction—to meet...

Helps educators improve instructional effectiveness and confidence by addressing gaps in lesson planning and providing a structured framework—built on clear objectives, aligned assessments, engaging learning experiences, differentiation, and effective delivery—to...

Helps district and school leaders strengthen school culture by addressing challenges such as staff disengagement, negative narratives, and lack of belonging—while outlining practical approaches to build trust, foster inclusivity, and...

Helps district and school leaders understand and implement artificial intelligence in education by outlining practical use cases for improving decision-making, increasing operational efficiency, and enhancing student learning—while addressing risks such...

Helps district leaders prepare for new federal digital accessibility requirements by explaining ADA compliance expectations, the scale of inaccessible content across school systems, and a step-by-step approach to remediating documents...

Helps district and school leaders evaluate and redesign professional development by identifying seven common failures in traditional K–12 PD—such as passive “sit-and-get” formats and lack of relevance—and providing actionable strategies...

Helps district and school leaders improve teacher effectiveness by replacing traditional, compliance-driven evaluation systems with a model of frequent, short classroom observations and real-time feedback conversations that drive continuous improvement...

Helps educators design more inclusive, student-centered learning experiences by combining Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with blended learning models—outlining how to increase engagement, differentiate instruction, and give students greater...

How innovative K-12 districts are connecting learning to daily practice to build educator confidence, strengthen retention, and move the needle on organizational goals.

An interactive diagnostic that helps district and school leaders examine school-health access coverage and operational pressures affecting students and staff.

A short interactive diagnostic for district and school leaders who want to examine whether evaluation processes support timely feedback coaching visibility and trust.

A brief interactive diagnostic for K–12 district leaders who need a clearer view of digital-accessibility readiness across documents workflows and governance.

Angela Watson joins Corey Murray to share practical ways teachers and school staff can manage time through clearer priorities, efficient systems, and less perfectionism.

Veronica V. Sopher joins Corey Murray to discuss school storytelling, trust, welcoming environments, and clearer communication about sensitive issues.

Dr. Shelley Berman joins Corey Murray to discuss how school leaders can respond to political flashpoints, misinformation, and division with clarity, courage, and care.

Dr. Michael Hinojosa joins Corey Murray to discuss politics, trust, talent, strategic thinking, and the leadership required to create lasting district change.

Joshua P. Starr joins Corey Murray to explore how leaders can build trust, create clarity, and bring divided communities together around shared values.

Susan Enfield and Will Krasnow join Corey Murray to examine how AI might reduce evaluation paperwork while preserving trust, fairness, coaching, and human judgment.

Dr. Adrianna Bravo joins Corey Murray to discuss student health, chronic absenteeism, school-based telehealth, and more equitable access to care.

Matt Miller joins Corey Murray to explore instructional choices that can capture student attention without relying on gimmicks or overload.

Joshua P. Starr joins Corey Murray to examine adaptive leadership for the complex challenges schools cannot solve with familiar technical fixes.

Dr. Catlin Tucker joins Corey Murray to explore how UDL and blended learning can shift more of the work and agency to students.

Dr. Luvelle Brown joins Corey Murray to consider how school leaders can sustain a culture of care, courage, and belonging amid public pressure.

Robert Barnett joins Corey Murray to examine how schools can move beyond one-size-fits-all instruction and respond more effectively to individual learners.

John Spencer joins Corey Murray to explore project-based learning as a way to give students more voice, choice, and meaningful work.

Eric Sheninger joins Corey Murray to discuss why school change efforts need shared ownership instead of surface-level buy-in.

George Couros joins Corey Murray to explore how school leaders can strengthen staff engagement through voice, growth, and shared responsibility.

Peter Liljedahl joins Corey Murray to examine classroom routines that move students from completing tasks toward doing more of the thinking.

Jennifer Gonzalez joins Corey Murray to discuss lesson-design choices that can help teachers build confidence and create stronger learning experiences.

Carla Tantillo Philibert joins Corey Murray to explore a framework for making adult well-being a meaningful part of school support systems.

A.J. Juliani joins Corey Murray to discuss the policy and leadership choices schools face as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday work.

Steve Constantino joins Corey Murray to explore family engagement as an active part of solving persistent school challenges.

Kim Marshall joins Corey Murray to examine how brief, frequent classroom observations and actionable feedback can make teacher supervision more useful for principals and teachers.

Kim Marshall and Will Krasnow examine how mini-observations, better debriefs, and careful use of AI can strengthen teacher evaluation conversations.

A Colorado-focused discussion of how districts and shared-services partners can prepare for digital-accessibility requirements with scalable remediation practices.

A practical path for school communications and district teams to reduce digital-accessibility risk without relying on an unsustainable manual cleanup effort.

A principal’s practical look at using AI to reduce evaluation paperwork while preserving professional judgment, trust, and meaningful coaching.

Kelly True offers a district implementation perspective on using AI to reduce evaluation workload and strengthen consistent, credible coaching.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Administrators from the North Attleborough Public Schools share how their team uses RocketPD's LaunchPad to prioritize flexible, consistent, and high-quality professional learning experiences that truly resonate with educators’ real-world needs.

How the ESC of the Western Reserve in Ohio is using RocketPD’s LaunchPad™ to transform professional development into a flexible, high-impact experience that fits educators' real-world schedules.

RocketPD CEO Corey Murray draws on his personal story and professional experience to make the case for continued investment in educators — even as federal support hangs in the balance....

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.

In this blog post, Dr. Catlin Tucker, a blended learning expert, discusses how schools can reimagine traditional education by centering students in their learning. Drawing from her experience, she advocates...

Supporting adult well-being in schools is no longer just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. As stress levels rise among students, the adults in our schools, particularly those on the front...

Family engagement is a proven catalyst for student success, but what about families who seem disengaged? According to Dr. Steve Constantino, a former school leader and expert on family engagement,...

School leadership has always been challenging, but the aftermath of the pandemic has introduced new, complex problems for educators. While schools are adept at tackling technical challenges — like improving...

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is becoming an integral part of everyday life in schools, from the tools students and teachers use to the applications driving daily operations. A recent survey by...

Build confidence in the classroom with Jennifer Gonzalez's 5-part framework for powerful lesson design. Learn to create, deliver, and assess impactful lessons that drive student success.

Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework transforms traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces where collaboration and critical thinking thrive, extending beyond math to any subject through seven core learning activities.

Rethinking traditional teacher evaluations can reduce stress, save time, and build confidence, according to Kim Marshall. Instead of formal end-of-year evaluations, Marshall suggests frequent mini-observations. These 10-15 minute meetings, held...

Engaging staff in their careers is just as critical as engaging students in their learning. Amid high stress, absenteeism, and discipline issues, keeping staff engaged can be challenging. In a...

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Corey Murray | info@rocketpd.com Orlando, Fla. – June 18, 2024 – School transformation is the goal. But how do we do it?  At this year’s Model Schools...

As a K-12 school superintendent or assistant superintendent, the ability to drive change through the execution of a handful of strategic initiatives can mean the difference between an enduring tenure...

Big-name keynotes and breakout sessions are a top draw at annual K-12 industry events. It’s hard to argue with the economics of an estimated $2 billion industry. History shows that...

In an era where 90 percent of K-12 school teachers report burnout and open positions routinely go unfilled, keeping your best staff engaged and locked in at work is paramount....

The numbers are sobering: 44% of teachers resign their post in their first five years.  That would be an alarming statistic at any time. At a time when many U.S....

If you run a K-12 professional learning community, or PLC, you know the powerful role that book studies play in promoting collaboration and professional growth in schools. But, as teachers...

It’s not a secret: U.S. K-12 schools and districts spend an inordinate amount of money on professional learning. Recent data suggest K-12 school districts shell out somewhere between $140 to...

More than a year and a half into a global pandemic, one thing is clear: what we’ve done in the past — our well-intentioned newsletters, our robo-calls, our dozens of...

It took a global pandemic to make it crystal clear: The old way of doing school-home communication just doesn’t work. Maybe it’s the cumbersome language and acronyms that educators use,...

Closing the loop between student performance, mental health and school-home communication When it comes to school-home communication, schools are on the cusp of change. Pre-pandemic, closing the communication loop with...

People learn from people — that’s why your instructors have to be as compelling as your content By now, if the phrases, “sit and get” or “sage on the stage”...

Do your teachers complain about your training programs? It might be because they’re too short. Seriously. By now, you’ve seen the research. In one study, just 30 percent of teachers...

The days of sit-and-get PD are over — and it’s about time Everyone has a story about a teacher who impacted their life in some immeasurable way. Teachers — educators...