Haslett Happenings
April 9, 2025
A Collaborative Experience for Teachers
This March, our school district had the exciting opportunity for over 70 teachers from all five school buildings to engage in valuable professional learning through district-wide Learning Walks. The event, held over three days—March 10th, 11th, and 13th—allowed educators to visit each other's classrooms, observe teaching practices, and collaborate on new strategies to enhance their own instruction.
Teachers were given the freedom to choose which grade levels, subject areas, and buildings they wanted to visit, creating an environment of choice and personal professional growth. The instructional coaches at each building played a vital role in coordinating the schedules and ensuring smooth transitions between the various schools, allowing teachers to make the most of this immersive learning experience.
On these three days, staff at Ralya and Murphy traveled to the other four schools in the district, providing opportunities for elementary teachers to observe their peers at the early childhood, middle school, and high school levels. Similarly, middle school and high school teachers ventured to visit other secondary classrooms, broadening their understanding of educational practices across grade levels. Teachers at Wilkshire also took part, visiting Ralya and Murphy to observe the full spectrum of subjects taught in these schools.
Throughout the Learning Walks, educators had the opportunity to observe lessons in a wide variety of subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, and music. Some teachers also opted to remain in their own buildings to observe colleagues in different grade levels, providing an opportunity for vertical collaboration within the same school. This variety of observation opportunities allowed teachers to not only learn from one another, but also gain insights into the teaching methods and classroom environments of different age groups and subject areas.
This week was filled with moments of learning, collaboration, and fun, as teachers came together to share ideas, reflect on their practices, and discover new approaches to teaching and learning. The Learning Walks not only strengthened the bonds within our school community but also reinforced the importance of continuous professional growth and the power of collaborative learning. We look forward to continuing this enriching tradition and seeing the positive impact it has on our students’ success.
Article Written by - Jessica Harden, Nikki Freedberg, Kelsie Rourke, Maggie Cummings, and Jon Kimball
The High School Athletic Schedule is updated regularly. For the most up-to-date list of events, please refer to the Athletic Page on the Haslett Public Schools website.
The Middle School Athletic Schedule can also be found on the website under the Middle School Page.
