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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.

IT Infrastructure & Management Opinion Put Professional Learning Front and Center in ESSA Plans
ESSA provides a powerful opportunity for states to rethink their learning systems to advance a coherent vision of continuous learning and improvement.
Learning Forward, November 7, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Where Did the Equity Standard Go?
Addressing equity is not something that can be separate from any other element of professional learning. It is integrated into any effective approach to any of Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning.
Learning Forward, October 21, 2016
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Teaching Opinion Turn Your Networking Into Powerful Professional Learning
While we all have many opportunities to connect to others, there is a hierarchy of connections that can turn networking into powerful professional learning.
Learning Forward, October 3, 2016
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Teaching Opinion What We Say And What We Mean
Understanding the meaning behind several key terms we use can contribute to better results for adults and students.
Learning Forward, September 26, 2016
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Education Opinion Leverage ESSA to Improve Professional Learning in Your District
Stephanie Hirsh offers several considerations for district leaders looking to leverage ESSA funds for better professional learning.
Learning Forward, September 19, 2016
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Families & the Community Opinion Competition Reveals Themes in Teacher Learning Needs
Agents for Learning finalists identify how ESSA can best support their learning.
Learning Forward, July 18, 2016
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Teaching Opinion Research Underscores Collaboration's Impact
A report from the Learning Policy Institute adds to the mounting evidence that not only confirms the value of effective collaboration but also details what it looks like.
Learning Forward, June 20, 2016
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Education Opinion Professional Learning in ESSA: 3 Next Steps
Now is the time for educators to offer their input on the U.S. Department of Education's draft regulations for implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Learning Forward, May 31, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Opinion With a Continuous Improvement Mindset, We Can Achieve Equity and Excellence
Learning Forward's theory of action is based on assumptions that educators won't achieve their high goals for student learning if they don't set and measure high goals for educator learning.
Learning Forward, May 11, 2016
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Education Opinion Use ESSA to Achieve Your Vision for Professional Learning
The Agents for Learning Competition gives practitioners an opportunity to help policymakers shape how the education law translates to what happens at the state and local level.
Learning Forward, April 12, 2016
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Professional Development Opinion Michael Fullan Affirms the Power of Collective Efficacy
Once again, we have evidence that harnessing the power of the group rather than relying solely on the individual is key to unlocking the full potential of educators and students in schools.
Learning Forward, April 7, 2016
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Professional Development Opinion New Initiative to Redesign Principal Preparation Programs
The Wallace Foundation's five-year, $47 million initiative will help universities improve how they prepare future principals, especially for the nation's highest-need schools.
Learning Forward, March 28, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Opinion 8 Approaches From Other Industries for Improving Professional Learning
Taking lessons from the fields of psychology, business, medicine, law enforcement, and the military, a new report examines eight approaches to professional learning and growth adaptable by school and district leaders.
Learning Forward, March 16, 2016
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Education Opinion What Do Teachers Need in Professional Learning?
Increasing teachers' agency in their professional learning is one critical element to more effective professional learning systems, says new white paper from Learning Forward and NCTAF.
Learning Forward, March 10, 2016
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