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
    Virtual Icon Increasing Participation: Strategies for Effective Groupwork
    7:00PM – 9:00PM ET 25.00

    What was groupwork like for you when you were a student? Do you want it to look similar or different? Are you enthusiastic about the idea of your students working in groups?In this workshop, teachers will learn how to leverage groupwork to provide students with more learning opportunities. Teachers will gain insights into productive groupwork while reflecting on their current groupwork practices. Facilitated by experienced teachers, participants will leave with small, practical changes that can be implemented to make groupwork structures more productive for all students. Dates: September 25, 2024, October 2, 2024, October 9, 2024, October 16, 2024, October 23, 2024, October 30, 2024

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  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Increasing Participation in Groupwork
    7:30PM–9:00PM ET Free

    What was groupwork like for you when you were a student? Do you want it to look similar or different? Are you enthusiastic about the idea of your students working in groups?In this workshop, teachers will learn how to leverage groupwork to provide students with more learning opportunities. Teachers will gain insights into productive groupwork while reflecting on their current groupwork practices. Facilitated by experienced teachers, participants will leave with small, practical changes that can be implemented to make groupwork structures more productive for all students.

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  • Online Workshop
    Virtual-Icon Engineer-ize your Science Labs
    7:30PM – 9:00PM ET Free

    Let your existing science labs take center stage in engineering design challenges! Together we will unpack the engineering design process and map science practices and common classroom activities onto that process, and we’ll identify multiple points where your well-tested science labs can facilitate student-centered engineering design. You’ll leave with student-facing tools and a fuller sense of how to integrate engineering into your science classes.

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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.