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Learning Forward is the nation’s largest nonprofit membership association focused solely on ensuring success for all students through effective professional learning and school improvement. It advocates for every educator having access to professional learning that is results-driven, standard-based, and job-embedded. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.

Education Opinion Renewing Our Professional Learning Commitment
The new year offers an opportunity to reflect on what we are doing to create and sustain professional learning teams that put student learning first.
Learning Forward, January 12, 2012
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Education Opinion Terms Carry Meaning
The term professional learning emphasizes that learning is a process that continues over time, extends into practice, and expects results for students.
Learning Forward, January 6, 2012
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Education Opinion Keys to Engaging Thought Leaders
Reaching out to business and community leaders is an important step in achieving the Standards for Professional Learning.
Learning Forward, January 3, 2012
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Education Opinion A Holiday Thank You to Educators
Despite the challenges facing our schools, educators continue to create amazing learning environments for our children.
Learning Forward, December 28, 2011
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Education Opinion Professional Learning the Recipe for Student Success
In the last decade, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners have come to the same conclusion: Teacher effectiveness is a key factor in improving academic outcomes for students.
Learning Forward, December 21, 2011
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Education Opinion Annual Conference Reflections and Celebrations
It's been nearly a week since our 2011 Annual Conference ended, and I am still finding myself moved and inspired by so much of what I experienced.
Learning Forward, December 13, 2011
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Education Opinion New Standards Offer Second Chance for System Leaders
The Standards for Professional Learning are a roadmap school system leaders should use as a second chance to get professional learning right.
Learning Forward, December 1, 2011
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Education Opinion The Power of the Checklist
Checklists help team members take collective responsibility for what happens as a result of their work together.
Learning Forward, November 21, 2011
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Education Opinion Technology Is Critical, and It Doesn't Replace Great Teaching
Great teachers enable great learning, and technology has the potential to deepen, scale, and sustain that learning for both students and adults.
Learning Forward, November 14, 2011
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Education Opinion The Key to Improvement? Staying Focused on Goals
The key to any improvement effort is being able to stay focused on the goal, and maintaining that focus requires clear, consistent communication.
Learning Forward, November 10, 2011
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Education Opinion How Technology Can Transform Professional Learning
New technology innovations have the power to provide educators with the information, resources, and feedback they need to improve their practice and face their greatest challenges.
Learning Forward, November 2, 2011
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Education Opinion A New Framework for PD Research
How three subsystems interact to influence teacher learning.
Learning Forward, October 27, 2011
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Education Opinion Outcomes Drive Design of Professional Learning
The goals we want for students must be considered in the learning designs we create for adults.
Learning Forward, October 25, 2011
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Education Opinion Leader Evaluation and Professional Learning
In this era of educator effectiveness, schools and school systems must pay attention to the evaluation of leaders, as well as to their professional learning.
Learning Forward, October 20, 2011
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