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Applying the science of learning

April 2026

Cognitive science illuminates how people learn. This issue shows how professional learning can integrate its key principles to make the most of educators’ and students’ learning opportunities. (more…)

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Blog posts

High-quality curriculum implementation spotlight: Grow Public Schools

In this second part of Learning Forward’s blog series on the CalTex Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Network, we’re highlighting the work of Grow Public Schools, a charter network focused on serving students in the underserved areas of Kern County, California. Two ...

Tulsa leaders’ participation in Learning Forward Academy improves mentoring program

Nearly every day, Tulsa Public Schools’ Melissa Ihde works with Katy Green, executive director of Educator Effectiveness and Professional Learning, supporting novice and aspiring teachers. Outside of their normal work day, Green and Ihde, director of Teacher Development and Pathways, ...

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Advocacy updates

President’s budget proposal would slash funding for professional learning

Apr 10, 2026

On April 3rd, President Trump released his fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget request, which includes requests for the U.S. Department of Education. Although the budget request maintains funding for some major education programs like Title I and IDEA, it requests ...

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