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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.

Standards & Accountability Opinion Three Essential Steps Connect Your Learning to Student Outcomes
Learning teams are key to ensuring success with Common Core implementation.
Learning Forward, February 19, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion Make Coaching's Purpose Clear, and Make Its Results Known
Every educator should have the benefit of a great coaching experience. Here's how to make that happen.
Learning Forward, February 11, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion Looking for a Five-Cent Solution
A trip to the grocery store raises questions about what motivates people to change their behavior.
Learning Forward, January 30, 2015
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Families & the Community Opinion New Vision Clarifies Our Work
Learning Forward affirms its commitment to excellent teaching and learning.
Learning Forward, January 28, 2015
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School & District Management Opinion Uninterrupted Learning For All
Summer learning programs offer year-round benefits for teachers and students.
Learning Forward, January 23, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion Let's Make 2015 the Year of Impact
Raise stakeholders' commitment to professional learning by highlighting success stories and challenging ineffective practices.
Learning Forward, January 6, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion A Whirlwind Year Teaches the Value of Collaboration
Learning Forward's board president looks back on a year filled with successes, challenges, and -- most of all -- learning.
Learning Forward, December 17, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Put Conference Learning Into Action Now
Use several strategies to implement and extend the learning from events like Learning Forward's Annual Conference.
Learning Forward, December 17, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Teachers' Needs Must Drive the Professional Learning Agenda
Teachers' input on professional learning stresses the importance of skillful collaboration and shared decision making.
Learning Forward, December 12, 2014
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School & District Management Opinion Conferences Open Minds and Doors
As part of a comprehensive professional learning plan, conferences offer the chance to sample new concepts, expand your network, and explore the latest resources in your field.
Learning Forward, December 4, 2014
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Teaching Profession Opinion 7 Responsibilities of Teacher Leaders
All teachers are leaders. What distinguishes one teacher leader from another is the reach of his or her leadership. Consider these seven responsibilities that teacher leaders with the broadest impact take on.
Learning Forward, November 12, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Top Learning Needs for Today's Central Office Staff Member
How do the shifting roles and responsibilities of educators who work in central offices impact their learning needs? Consider key learning topics for helping system-level educators stay at the forefront of learning leadership.
Learning Forward, October 20, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Key Responsibilities for Central Office Staff
What are the duties of a central office staff member eager to ensure that all teachers have access to effective professional learning? The Standards for Professional Learning provide practical guidance.
Learning Forward, October 10, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion When Is Professional Learning the Answer? More Often Than You'd Think
Educators face a range of challenges, and more often than not, they don't see them as professional learning issues, but instead as curriculum or discipline problems, for example. Consider how professional learning might be a solution when the questions are framed in new ways.
Learning Forward, September 30, 2014
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