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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: professional development.

Teaching Profession Opinion Learning Leaders Share Responsibility For All Students
Take a look at Learning Forward's beliefs to explore how teachers share leadership with other learning leaders for continuous improvement for the sake of students.
Learning Forward & Stephanie Hirsh, November 3, 2017
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Education Opinion Celebrating Principals and Their Powerful Leadership Practices
Let's celebrate principals for all they do to lead learning and create environments where students and teachers can flourish.
Learning Forward & Frederick Brown, October 19, 2017
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Education Opinion Crises Demand Never-Fail Support for Educators
Educators are the front line of support for a community's children in times of crisis. What steps can system and school leaders take to support educators so they are prepared to serve children in all situations?
Learning Forward & Stephanie Hirsh, October 3, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion Implementing Learning Teams? You Have Options
An educator's question sparks a lively discussion about how best to introduce and implement a collaborative learning process to teachers.
Learning Forward, Tracy Crow & Stephanie Hirsh, September 28, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion The Real Power of Collaboration
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Texas educators learn the value of community.
Learning Forward, September 14, 2017
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Teaching Profession Opinion Honesty Takes Time, But It's Worth It
Honest assessment of teacher and principal practice has to be informed by a clear understanding of what it is we are measuring.
Learning Forward & Frederick Brown, September 7, 2017
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Families & the Community Opinion Speak Up for Your Right to Learn Every Day
Participate in the Title II Day of Action tomorrow to let Congress know why funding for professional development is essential.
Learning Forward & Stephanie Hirsh, August 28, 2017
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Families & the Community Opinion Report and Tool Kit Build Momentum for Effective Professional Learning
Learning Policy Institute's research combined with tools and resources from Learning Forward provide a strong foundation for advocacy.
Learning Forward & Elizabeth Foster, August 24, 2017
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Education Opinion Pittsburgh District Aligns Learning With Student Goals
Key changes in Pittsburgh Public Schools will ensure that professional learning aligns with an instructional framework and a defined and shared understanding of student learning goals.
Learning Forward, Linda Jacobson & Michelle Bowman King, August 17, 2017
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IT Infrastructure & Management Opinion Teacher Survey Provides a Benchmark for Schools and Systems in the U.S.
Results from a survey of teachers responding to questions about the professional learning they experience highlight the bright spots and challenges facing U.S. schools.
Learning Forward & Stephanie Hirsh, August 10, 2017
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Families & the Community Opinion We All Need an Upgrade
Title II funds the future. Let's not relegate ourselves to black-and-white televisions or educators who have stopped learning.
Learning Forward & Brett Bigham, August 3, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion Guilford County's New Rubric Allows 'Everyone to Own Equity as a Priority'
With diversity in mind, Guilford County Schools in North Carolina is expanding professional learning options for teachers and ensuring that teachers have opportunities to go deeper in their learning.
Learning Forward, Linda Jacobson & Michelle Bowman King, July 27, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion Make the Connection Between Learning Forward's Standards and ESSA
The ESSA definition of professional learning is aligned with Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning. Explore the connections between the two.
Learning Forward, July 20, 2017
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Professional Development Opinion Send the Message That Learning Is for Leaders, Too
Good professional learning is not only important for teachers, it's also vital for principals and assistant principals.
Learning Forward & Scott Laurence, July 13, 2017
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