Beginning with the February 2017 issue, the journal of Learning Forward will be known as The Learning Professional. We will continue to produce several stories around a topic, focus, or theme. However, we have added space to run a variety of stories in each issue that are non-thematic. Now, we welcome your submissions on all professional learning topics at any time! Please see 2017 manuscript deadline dates below for upcoming issues.
Theme: Early Learning
Manuscript deadline: March 22
Issue: August 2017
The importance of effective early learning programs and their impact on student achievement — especially in urban settings — has cast a spotlight on the need to better focus professional learning in the pre-K to 2nd grade universe. From brain development to social emotional learning, research has spurred new ways of thinking about effective early learning that necessitate many new approaches to its unique professional learning demands. Areas to discuss include:
Learning Forward prefers to receive articles electronically. Send inquiries or manuscripts to Christy Colclasure at christy.colclasure@learningforward.org.