In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer speaks with Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, about the complexities and importance of professional development for teachers. With a career transition from investment banking to edtech, Kennard shares his insights on the evolving landscape of K-12 education. They discuss the traditional and future models of professional learning, emphasizing job-embedded support, continuous improvement, and career pathways for educators. Kennard underscores the crucial role of effective professional development in achieving optimal student outcomes, teacher retention, and overall systemic improvement in education.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:39 Matt Kennard's Professional Journey

02:53 Challenges in K-12 Professional Learning

06:15 The Importance of Continuous Improvement

10:00 Rethinking Professional Development

17:44 The Role of Technology in Education

28:20 Final Thoughts and Call to Action