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To learn more about professional development for teachers and the topics discussed in this video, please see these important sources:
- Teacher-Leadership Degrees Aim to Fill Career Gaps by Anthony Rebora, October 30th, 2012: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/10/31/10leaders.h32.html
- Catlin Tucker’s blog entry about Techy Teacher Tuesdays: http://catlintucker.com/2012/09/techy-teacher-tuesday-offer-free-informal-pd-on-your-campus/
- Parents, teachers say “exorbitant spending” costs students their education by LaDonna Beeker: http://www.wistv.com/story/20074981/parents-teachers-say-exorbitant-spending-costs-students-their-education?clienttype=printable
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