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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.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 Celebrating Teachers as Leaders
The challenges we face in schools require the skills, expertise and leadership of our nation's teachers.
Learning Forward, May 3, 2011
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Education Opinion Holding PD Providers Accountable
States are expected to hold professional development providers accountable for their results. How do they do that?
Learning Forward, April 27, 2011
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Education Opinion Transforming PD ... with Purpose
Transforming professional learning goes far beyond making cosmetic changes.
Learning Forward, April 25, 2011
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Education Opinion The Principal and the Consultant
How principals and external experts can work together to create powerful professional learning.
Learning Forward, April 22, 2011
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Education Opinion Boston Schools Tap Teacher Talent
Boston Public Schools' Turnaround Teacher Teams initiative models one of Learning Forward's core principles: expertise.
Learning Forward, April 19, 2011
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Education Opinion The Principal Learner
One of the principal's most important responsibilities is to be a model learner for others in the school.
Learning Forward, April 14, 2011
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Education Opinion From Sage on the Stage to Guide on the Side
The principal's role in schoolwide professional learning.
Learning Forward, April 12, 2011
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Education Opinion The Language of Professional Learning
Some words and phrases used to describe professional learning need to be retired.
Learning Forward, April 7, 2011
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Education Opinion Shifting the Focus of the Teaching Debate
Rather than labeling poor teachers, let's ensure all teachers get the support they need to help their students succeed.
Learning Forward, April 5, 2011
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Education Opinion Checking In at Spring Creek Elementary
Changes are taking hold in one school's efforts to implement professional learning communities.
Learning Forward, April 4, 2011
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Education Opinion Good Teaching Cannot Fall Victim to Budget Cuts
With states slashing education budgets, effective professional learning is more important than ever.
Learning Forward, March 28, 2011
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Education Opinion From Celebration to Action
Teachers were exposed to innovative new ideas at WNET's Celebration of Teaching and Learning. Now it's time to put those ideas into action.
Learning Forward, March 22, 2011
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Education Opinion A Model of Collaboration
Jefferson County Public Schools sets an example for how educators and community members can work together to address complex issues.
Learning Forward, March 21, 2011
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Education Opinion The Impact of Master's Degrees
Research has documented links between teachers with master's degrees in their content areas and improved student learning.
Learning Forward, March 16, 2011
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