Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic

Every child deserves a great & equitable education. Consulting with organizations to improve teaching & learning. BS & MPP @VanderbiltU. All views my own.

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

In “Measuring Teacher Professional Learning: Why It's Hard and What We Can Do About It,” the latest paper from RPPL, we explore the measurement challenges PL orgs face and considerations for those looking to #advancePL. Here are a few key points: (1/6)

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

HIRING ALERT 🛎️ This is a great role for an independent executor who wants to work with an inspiring, thoughtful leader! You get to do a little of everything and really shape the direction of RPPL’s work and structure. #edjobs #hiring #advancepl

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

RPPL is hiring! The Director of Operations, Finance, & Strategy will oversee the day-to-day operations of RPPL and all of its projects including all aspects of contracting, budgeting, & personnel policies. Learn more at https://t.co/o4hivu5eNe.

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Be a part of the RPPL’s efforts to advance effective teacher learning. Join us Nov. 16 for an online event detailing our new brief “Building Better PL: How to Strengthen Teacher Learning.” https://t.co/SLBNXGnPE1 #k12 #edchat #teachertwitter

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Some claim teacher development is a waste of time and money; but we know from research that isn't true. Our new brief identifies several features of PL that seem to make a difference. Follow this 🧵 to learn more … https://t.co/3MPUhGd5hR #educhat #research

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

Trend I’m seeing @ every type of school: Principals/coaches/leaders covering unfilled teaching positions, usually teaching more than one class/section. Pro: they stay close to practice. Con: they’re doing 2 jobs. How long into the school year will it last? #teachershortage

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

You know when you meet someone and immediately think “Oo, I want to work with them!”… well, dreams come true, as the fabulous Stacey Alicea joins RPPL as our Executive Director (and first FTE)! ✨

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

RPPL has reached a milestone with the hiring of Dr. Stacey Alicea as our first executive director! Dr. Alicea brings to the team decades of experience in teacher development, public service & the pursuit of educational equity. https://t.co/L6UcooJBpT #k12 #edchat

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

Appreciating @matt_barnum’s and @RANDCorporation’s recent pieces on the #teachershortage. Takeaways:
-It’s demand-driven (more $ —> more positions), not purely turnover-driven
-It existed before covid
-Improving the teaching profession could ⬆️ retention & attract HQ candidates

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

🛎 #HiringAlert! Highly recommend joining NTC’s great and growing team. #educationjobs

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

Come work with me and @rpplpartnership! We’re looking for a full-time ED to lead this incredible effort to improve teacher PL. Please help us find great candidates by spreading the word and lmk if you are interested ⭐️ #hiring #educationjobs

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

We are out to transform teacher professional learning so that every student has access to great teachers. RPPL is hiring for an Executive Director to lead and grow our coalition. Can you lead the way? https://t.co/cKABFa1V1f.
#edutwitter #k12

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Great summary in @DA_magazine by @Zalaznick of our Myth Busting brief. Much of what we think we know about teacher professional learning just isn’t backed with rigorous research.
https://t.co/sGP2IS0MT8 #k12 #edutwitter

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

ICYMI: RPPL has published a new research brief examining 6 common myths about teacher professional learning. Get your copy here: https://t.co/zNXlVCWre9 #k12 #edutwitter

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

This one’s not to miss! You’ll get early access to RPPL’s new brief on myths & truths about the evidence on PL. 👏

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Join researchers from @AnnenbergInst Feb. 15 for a “myth busting” event on teacher PD. You’ll also hear from @emilyfreitag and @OnlySJJ about how you can help advance teacher professional learning through the RPPL coalition. #k12 #edutwitter https://t.co/3eXqbMD69q

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Why join the RPPL coalition? What works in teacher professional learning? What new research is on the horizon? Join RPPL leaders @emilyfreitag, @OnlySJJ and researchers from @AnnenbergInst for an online event Feb. 15 at 12pm ET. #k12 #edutwitter https://t.co/3eXqbMD69q

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

Sharing! Grants up to $500k for models ready to serve students and up to $50k for planning/research. #CatalyzeChallenge

[Romy Drucker @romydrucker]

🚨Calling all catalysts🚨

Round 2 of the #CatalyzeChallenge is open! We’re looking for innovative solutions that prepare students grades 6-14 for lifelong career success.

Apply now! https://t.co/Jf2UoPkA30

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

Grateful to spend #MLKDay serving families in need in middle Tennessee. We made 1,500 bags of food to go home with kids in their backpacks.

Reflecting:
- “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve.”
- “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

My incredible friend @HillaryK13, my fave governor @jaredpolis, & sharp panelists are dropping knowledge & grounded practices for supporting #lgbtq+ students in schools ⭐️

[Whiteboard Advisors @WhitebdAdvisor]

Join us TODAY at 6pm ET / 3pm PT for a conversation with @GovofCO on how #Colorado is creating safer schools for #LGBTQ youth! https://t.co/JQcG5bPJB4

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A sign of intellect is the ability to change your mind in the face of new facts.

A mark of wisdom is refusing to let the fear of admitting you were wrong stop you from getting it right.

The joy of learning something new eventually exceeds the pain of unlearning something old.

[Bonnie Williamson-Zerwic @Bonnie_EdPolicy]

#DiscussionQ:

How do schools reconcile:
teachers needing more planning time & #PL
AND
students needing more #instructionaltime to catch up
with
#teachershortages?

Even if $ is not an issue this year (tnx ESSER 😘), how do you get teachers more time w/o hiring more teachers?

[Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) @TNEdResAlliance]

(2/4) Educators need more planning time and professional support, especially when being asked to take on new instructional responsibilities

[RPPL @rpplpartnership]

Important piece by RPPL's Vice Chair @OnlySJJ on why we must take teacher learning just as seriously as we do student learning. Via @THE_Journal. https://t.co/6MTGq7ygAC #advancePL #k12 #educhat #teachertwitter