Professional Development Schools

Linda Darling-Hammond is the 2023 National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Policy Leader of the Year

This classic book, edited by Linda Darling-Hammond, explains the function, structure, and philosophy of the professional development school. The text includes case studies, taken from urban and suburban settings, that illustrate the accomplishments of these schools as well as the challenges they face as they strive to create a new and viable vision for the improvement of the American educational system.

“An examination of the new model of teacher education, including a comparison of different professional-development practices.”

— Education Week

2023 National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Policy Leader of the Year to Linda Darling-Hammond
2023 AERA Distinguished Public Service Award to Linda Darling-Hammond