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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.

Professional Development Opinion How Can PLCs Improve Their Learning Power?
Follow these resolutions to improve the strength of your professional learning community.
Learning Forward, March 30, 2017
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IT Infrastructure & Management Opinion The Celebrations and Challenges of Leading Change
Friendswood (Texas) ISD works to create a districtwide plan of action to ensure all leaders and schools are engaged in effective professional learning.
Learning Forward, Nancy Lockhart, Diane Myers, Lynn Hobratschk, Tonia Meadows, Tammy Bock, Trish Hanks & Stacy Daugherty, March 23, 2017
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4 min read
Professional Development Opinion Florida District Partners With Teachers to Redesign Professional Learning
A team participating in the Redesign PD Community of Practice sees evidence that professional learning, designed in partnership with teachers, can lead to improvements in student learning.
Learning Forward, March 15, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion Recognize the Hard Work of Professionals
The new name of Learning Forward's journal, The Learning Professional, highlights the people we reach and feature.
Learning Forward, March 8, 2017
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Federal Opinion A Glimpse Into Canada's Practices Helps Us Examine Our Own
A report on professional learning in Canada provides insights we can use.
Learning Forward, March 2, 2017
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2 min read
Professional Development Opinion Trusting Collegial Relationships Build Strengths in Learning Systems
School leaders in Santa Fe (Texas) ISD form a principal PLC to build common language and learning designs together as they work toward their vision and goals.
Learning Forward, Destini Martin, Michelle Pourchot, Rachel Blundell & Kimberly Ross, February 24, 2017
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Education Opinion Secretary DeVos: Here Are Learning Forward's Priorities
Learning Forward believes that creating effective systems of learning and support for teachers and leaders stands as one of our nation's top priorities.
Learning Forward, February 13, 2017
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2 min read
Families & the Community Opinion Partnership Broadens Our Reach And Impact
By joining forces, Learning Forward and the National Commission on Teaching & America's Future can have a greater impact on the factors that affect teachers the most.
Learning Forward, Stephanie Hirsh & Melinda George, February 7, 2017
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Families & the Community Opinion Leverage Professional Learning Wins in ESSA for Better Learning Systems
Vigilance is key to ensuring that our powerful vision of professional learning becomes reality.
Learning Forward, January 26, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion 2 Resolutions To Demand Better Professional Learning For All
How can we signal to the marketplace that we expect all educators to experience only effective professional learning and that we won't accept anything less?
Learning Forward, January 5, 2017
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3 min read
Professional Development Opinion Lessons From the Redesign PD Community of Practice
All educators can benefit from the work of the 22 districts participating in Learning Forward's Redesign PD Community of Practice.
Learning Forward, December 22, 2016
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Professional Development Opinion Award Winners Exemplify the Standards for Professional Learning
Meet the winners of the first Learnies awards and learn how they are working to advance effective professional learning for educators.
Learning Forward, December 7, 2016
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4 min read
School & District Management Opinion A Whirlwind of Learning in Vancouver
Practitioners from around the world engage in intensive learning at Learning Forward's Annual Conference.
Learning Forward, December 1, 2016
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Professional Development Opinion Teach, Learn, and Lead With Passion and Compassion
During times of conflict, learning leaders can use their skills to encourage ongoing dialogue and facilitate difficult conversations.
Learning Forward, November 11, 2016
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3 min read
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