Learning Forward was awarded a System of Professional Learning Grant from the Maryland State Department of Education. The $1.9 million competitive grant supports professional learning for teams from 24 districts, with the goal of improving all teachers’ capacity to positively impact pre-K-12 student outcomes. Learning Forward is leading development of the new professional learning system, aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an initiative to elevate the teaching profession through strategies that are rooted in evidence of positive impact on learners, including those who have been historically underserved. The initiative is organized around five pillars: early childhood education, high-quality and diverse teachers and leaders, college and career readiness, more resources to ensure that all students are successful, and governance. Frederick Brown, Learning Forward president and