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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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.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 The Evidence for Elevating Teachers
A TeachStrong campaign is drawing attention to the national imperative to invest in teaching and teachers.
Stephanie Hirsh, Michele McLaughlin, Knowledge Alliance & Learning Forward, February 2, 2016
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School & District Management Opinion Lessons From Abroad on Professional Learning
A study of four high-performing school systems offers evidence that continuous professional learning embedded into teachers' workday and supported by policies and leadership is fundamental to student success.
Learning Forward, January 13, 2016
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School & District Management Opinion 5 Things I Commit to Learn in 2016
A year of learning begins with these 5 resolutions.
Learning Forward, January 4, 2016
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Education Opinion New Bill Offers a Good Start on Defining PD
The bill's definition of professional development lays the groundwork, but effective professional learning requires more.
Learning Forward, December 4, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Leverage the Power of Collaborative Expertise
Researcher John Hattie zeroes in on the power of collaboration to build teachers' skills and impact student learning.
Learning Forward, November 18, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Twists and Turns on the Road to Where I Am Today
An educator looks back at some of the more surprising moments that shaped her career pathway.
Learning Forward, November 11, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion What Leaders Say That Makes a Difference
The words leaders use are essential to how they develop themselves and others as leaders. The right words at the right times open doors and contribute to growth-oriented cultures.
Learning Forward, November 4, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Emerging Lessons From the Science of Learning
Educators must continually recalibrate their teaching and hone their practice to keep up with the latest scientific learning research.
Learning Forward, October 20, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion 5 Things School Leaders Do That Make A Big Difference For Teachers
Teachers thrive in schools that prioritize these literacy capacity-building strategies and, in turn, students have greater opportunities for success.
Learning Forward, October 13, 2015
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Education Opinion How Policy Can Strengthen the Principalship
A report from The Wallace Foundation highlights ways that policymakers can ensure that schools have excellent principals.
Learning Forward, September 28, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Opinion The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Policy and decision makers in Kentucky continue to advocate for effective professional learning -- and the biggest beneficiaries are the state's students.
Learning Forward, September 15, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion Make This the Start of a Great Learning Year
As the new school year begins, consider three ways to support and impact student and teacher learning.
Learning Forward, September 8, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Let's Raise Our Voices Together
Learning Forward's Annual Conference recognizes and celebrates the power of professional learning.
Learning Forward, August 31, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion How Professional Learning Communities Benefit Students and Teachers
When educators pursue higher-quality teaching practices, students benefit from their targeted professional learning.
Learning Forward, August 27, 2015
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