The Knowles Teacher Initiative supports a national network of math and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students in the United States.

Teaching Fellowship

Community Membership

Tap into a lifelong national network of 600+ Knowels Fellows. From in-person meetings to virtual connections; support is always available.

Financial Support

Grants and stipends are available to cover expenses, reduce debt, and amplify impact beyond your classroom.

Professional Growth

Learning opportunities and resources supports you in deepening your expertise in math and science subjects.

Mentoring & Coaching

Gain insights from experienced veteran teachers who bring decades of collective professional and personal teaching insights.

Professional Learning

Knowles Academy: For Teachers, by Teachers


The Knowles Academy offers state-of-the-art professional development experiences for teachers. All Academy courses are designed and facilitated by experienced teachers who understand the complexities of teaching in today’s world. We offer both in-person and online courses and 90-minute online workshops for all teachers.

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Schools & School District Learning


We understand the ever-evolving landscape of education. Our professional learning services are designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring they can be tailed to meet the needs of schools and districts.  Our services engage participants and serve as a model for best teaching practices. 

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Upcoming Courses

Explore current online and in-person professional learning opportunities.

  • Online Course
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    Virtual Icon Coaching for Teacher Development
    7:00PM – 9:00PM ET 25.00

    Are you ready to transform your skills and knowledge in instructional coaching? Discover how our dynamic course can help you build a strong foundation in coaching techniques, empowering you to support teachers’ professional growth and elevate their teaching practices. Our course supports administrators and teacher leaders in developing their instructional coaching skills through problem-solving, self-reflection, and meaning-making. Participants will learn about three coaching stances: Cognitive, Collaborative, and Consulting, which will serve as a framework for participants to develop specific coaching plans tailored to teachers at various experience levels and contexts. Participants will leave ready to implement specific coaching plans that cater to the diverse needs of teachers at all experience levels and contexts, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous professional growth within their schools. Whether you have plans to be a coach, or already a coach, join us and become a catalyst for positive change in education! To secure your spot in the course a $25 registration fee is required. As a token of our appreciation for your dedication as a teacher, and to thank you for investing your time with us, all participants who attend a minimum of 5 out of the 6 sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. We hope this small gesture not only shows our gratitude but also inspires you with new ideas to bring back to your classroom. REGISTRATION CLOSED – COURSE IS FULL

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  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Actionable Norms for Effective Groupwork
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    How can students learn to integrate their content knowledge with effective communication skills to solve meaningful and complex problems in a collaborative setting? In this workshop, teachers will learn strategies and principles for establishing a classroom culture of effective and meaningful student collaboration through the clear and intentional setting of actionable norms—working persistently, communicating productively, and taking risks. Leave this workshop with strategies that leverage the use of the actionable norms to encourage more students to effectively participate in groupwork activities.

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  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Project Planning Pyramid Framework
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    Project-based learning (PBL) can be utilized to engage students, but most importantly should be a powerful lever to provide rigorous mathematical and scientific experiences for students. Come learn with us about the Project Planning Pyramid Framework, a tool developed to strengthen the disciplinary content and practices present in projects, in order to help support all students in accessing rigorous math and science through your PBL courses. Walk away with key takeaways for your next project.

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Resources

How an Understanding of Status Can Improve Your Teaching

Status imbalances in student groups can affect participation and learning, with higher-status students often dominating discussions. By recognizing and addressing these imbalances, teachers can create a more inclusive classroom, encouraging all students to engage, share their reasoning, and take academic risks.

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Small Moves, Big Impact: Making Space for Student Stories

In the third and fourth years of the Knowles Fellowship, teachers focus on understanding and improving learning opportunities by recognizing and addressing societal impacts on education. Through sharing personal stories and fostering inclusivity, they enhance student engagement and create equitable classrooms.

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Should Groups Set their own norms? Maybe Not

Knowles Staff, Joyce Lin and Ayanna Perry, share their experiences in co-creating norms can be challenging and problematic because it typically generates norms consistent with dominant perspectives and cultures. They advocate that norms should be given to (rather than created by) a newly formed community to elevate the different needs, goals, and perspectives of all team members.

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By the Numbers

42
States

Knowles Is a national program with Fellows located in 42 States and the District of Columbia.
2000
Teachers

Over the past four years, more than 2,000 teachers have engaged in a Knowles Academy course or service.
400K
Taught

More than 400,000 students have been taught by Knowles Fellows since 2002.
1M
Dollars

Over $1 million invested in classroom materials to support Fellows enhance student learning and success.