Announcements
Remembering Hayes Mizell
The Learning Forward family is deeply saddened by the passing of Melvin Hayes Mizell on Sept. 26, 2022. He is a legend in our organization and our field – a visionary leader, a champion of professional learning, and an inspirational guide to countless educators. Mizell has been widely recognized for his wisdom, incisiveness, and vision, […]
Learning Forward statement in response to yesterday’s school shooting
Denise Glyn Borders, President and CEO of Learning Forward, issued the following statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022: “Yesterday’s horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is a devastating tragedy. Our hearts mourn with the families and community members who lost loved ones. To see children and […]
Frederick Brown named Learning Forward President & CEO
The Learning Forward Board of Trustees announced that Frederick Brown will serve as Learning Forward’s new President & CEO. Brown will succeed Denise Glyn Borders, effective July 1. “Frederick Brown brings a combination of deep expertise in leadership and professional learning as well as years of hands-on work in districts supporting the work of building […]
Learning Forward Statement in Support of Demands for Justice
We commit to working actively against institutional and individual racism in collaboration with educators across the world. Learning Forward believes that Black Lives Matter.
President’s FY21 Budget Proposal Would Slash Education Funding
Denise Glyn Borders, president | CEO of Learning Forward, issued a statement about the 2020 Congressional appropriations bill passed on 12/16/19.
Appropriations Bill Includes Increased Support for Title II-A
Denise Glyn Borders, president | CEO of Learning Forward, issued a statement about the 2020 Congressional appropriations bill passed on 12/16/19.
President Trump’s FY20 Budget Abolishes Educator Support
Stephanie Hirsh, executive director of Learning Forward, issued a statement about President Trump’s proposed budget for FY20, released on 3/11/19.
Learning Forward Applauds Congressional Budget Agreement – Title IIA Fully Funded
Dallas, Texas – March 22, 2018 Stephanie Hirsh, executive director of Learning Forward, issued the following statement about the budget agreement reached by Congress: “We are thrilled that Congress has reached a bicameral spending agreement for Fiscal Year 2018 with level funding at $2.055 billion for Title IIA of the Every Student Succeeds Act. […]
Learning Forward Launches Learning Network of School Systems and Organizations
Dallas, Texas – November 16, 2017 Learning Forward, a membership association focused on effective professional learning for K-12 educators, has launched the Student Success Learning Network to improve teaching and learning and build educator capacity. The network is a collaboration among 15 U.S. school districts and organizations dedicated to addressing specific student learning challenges within […]
Learning Forward to Launch What Matters Now Network to Improve Teaching and Learning
Dallas, Texas – October 10, 2017 Carnegie Corporation of New York has awarded a $600,000 grant to Learning Forward to support the launch of the new What Matters Now Network, a community of state-based coalitions of policy makers and educators. The network will apply improvement science methods within a Networked Improvement Community to strengthen professional […]
