Research tells us that teacher leaders need dedicated time to lead workshops, observe and coach peers, and plan professional learning communities. Only 13% of TPN teacher leaders report having daily release time from their schedule.
Sources: York-Barr, J., & Duke, K. (2004). What do we know about teacher leadership? Findings from two decades of scholarship. Review of educational research, 74(3), 255-316.; The Aspen Institute and Leading Educators. (2014). Leading from the front of the classroom: A roadmap to teacher leadership that works. The Aspen Institute, Washington DC.
The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017) TPN Teacher Leader Survey, spring 2017
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