The Lie We’ve Been Told About PD: Episode 281

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February 23, 2026

Best-selling author and coaching expert, Elena Aguilar, brings weekly tips, tools, and wisdom to educators with one goal: to help you thrive.

If you’ve ever walked out of a PD session wondering what the point was, this episode is for you. In this kickoff to our PD podcast series, Elena Aguilar shares a powerful reframe—and a 5-question reflection to help you assess whether your sessions are creating real learning.

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Reflection questions:

When was the last time you felt truly inspired by professional development? What made it feel different?
How have your past experiences shaped what you believe PD is supposed to look and feel like?
What would be possible if we treated PD as a space for transformation—not compliance?

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