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Oct 10

Capitol Hill Briefing: Addressing Equity in Teaching Through Professional Learning

SAVE THE DATE Learning Forward Capitol Hill Briefing: Addressing Equity in Teaching Through Professional Learning Thursday, October 10, 2019 Noon – 1:30 pm ET   All of America’s teachers need access to high-quality professional learning and support to address students’ cultural contexts, social emotional development and an ability to engage with demanding academic content. All…

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Oct 26

Application deadline: 2019 Learning Team Award

We want to celebrate the great learning taking place in your school! The Shirley Hord Teacher Learning Team Award honors a team of teachers that engages in a cycle of continuous improvement for professional learning that improves their own teaching and their students’ learning. To apply, just submit a short video of your learning team…

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Oct 31

Deadline: 2019 Annual Conference Early Registration

Education leaders and policy makers will gather in St. Louis, December 7-11, to share professional learning expertise focused on creating and sustaining equity and excellence in teaching and learning every day. Register before October 31 to save up to $100.

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