In a recent episode of the “Difference Makers” podcast, host Joanie Readout spoke with Brooke Powers, the Managing Director of Academics at Open Up Resources. Brooke, a former recipient of the Milken Educator Award, is a passionate advocate for education reform and a true difference maker in her field.

Linda Labadidi, a middle school Multilingual (MLL) Resource Teacher at Elgin Math and Science Academy (IL), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for December 2023. Labadidi is being recognized for her outstanding work in her classroom and ongoing support of teachers across the country as a member of the Open […]

Kristie Mattingly, a secondary mathematics educator at Lincoln County School District (KY), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for November 2023. Mattingly is being recognized for her outstanding work in her classroom and ongoing support of teachers across the country as a member of the Open Up Resources National Professional […]

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Julianna Moffitt, a Special Education Teacher at Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (NY), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for October 2023. Moffitt is being recognized for her outstanding work in her classroom and ongoing support of teachers across the country as a member of the Open Up Resources National […]

In the ever-evolving world of education, effective professional learning is pivotal in ensuring that educators are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) has outlined six crucial actions that leaders can take to support professional learning.