Although instructional leaders increasingly acknowledge the influence of emotion on student learning, the role of emotion in teachers' professional learning has received less attention. In this conceptual article, we draw on three psychological perspectives--cognitive, organizational, and developmental--to provide instructional leaders with an…

As secondary school leaders consider a shift toward standards-based grading (SBG) practices, they are no doubt weighing the odds of a successful implementation process. This research followed up on a study from 2014 to identify the challenges secondary school leaders experience when changing the currency of the classroom from points to learning.…

Describes a staff development program used at Corbett Middle School in Gresham, Oregon, that introduced learning style theory and in subsequent years focused on helping teachers implement teaching methods that applied the theory effectively and creatively. The program's goals, processes, support services, and evaluation are discussed. (PGD)