Teacher Leadership

In a twist on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Matthew Dudak and Justin Ragland provide a framework for teachers’ needs and the support required to engage in meaningful professional growth and improvement.

We asked you: What do you wish people knew about being a teacher?

In the Fall 2025 issue of Kaleidoscope, we explore how stories shape our classrooms, our students, and ourselves.

Thoughtful, well-coordinated support can help early-career teachers not just survive, but thrive. But nowadays, teachers have many supports they can leverage. This blog explores the paradox of support, sharing data and insights from Knowles Fellows to reveal what effective teacher support looks like—and why personalization, balance, and rejuvenation matter.

This resource is a valuable tool for facilitators aiming to lead productive, equitable, and goal-oriented data analysis protocol conversations. It addresses both the logistical and interpersonal aspects of facilitating such discussions, ultimately contributing to more meaningful learning experiences for everyone involved.