Tracy Crow
Chief Strategy Officer (Retired)
Tracy Crow formerly served as the chief strategy officer/chief communications officer for Learning Forward. She led the revision and dissemination of Standards for Professional Learning and associated tools. Tracy also oversaw publications and communications functions for Learning Forward, including the bimonthly membership magazine The Learning Professional, formerly known as JSD. She oversaw the acquisition, creation, and production of books published by Learning Forward and coordinated the creation and dissemination of white papers and other publications. Tracy contributed to Learning Forward’s branding strategy, website content, and webinars.
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New look, new standards
Leaders in North River School District (a fictional district) were disappointed. For two years, they had known their middle grades students were struggling in reading and language arts. They had instituted a range of efforts to improve instruction, such as longer reading blocks and one-on-one tutoring. But when they looked […] -
Coaching is embedded in Standards for Professional Learning
As Learning Forward releases the revised Standards for Professional Learning this spring, coaches may be wondering, “Where are coaches in the standards, and how do standards impact us?” Coaching is embedded throughout all 11 standards, and coaches play a key role in implementing each of them. To begin an exploration […] -
Leaders play key roles in implementing standards
As Learning Forward continues the process of revising the Standards for Professional Learning, an enduring focus of our conversations is the roles and responsibilities of leaders in using the standards. At all levels — in schools, districts, states, provinces, and charter management organizations — leaders who embrace high-quality professional learning […] -
Equity is front and center in revised standards
At Learning Forward, we believe that all educators and education sectors must commit to doing their part to build equity and dismantle racism, classism, homophobia, misogyny, and other forms of prejudice. As an organization focused on professional learning as a key lever for school improvement, we have a clear role […] -
Lets put an end to wasted professional learning days
I recently heard about a troubling professional learning experience from one of the teachers I spoke with at Learning Forward’s Annual Conference in St. Louis last December. He had just spent a district professional development day learning to teach high schoolers how to make a tray of nachos. Yes, you […] -
Are personalization and high-quality materials mutually exclusive?
Learning Forward believes districts that don’t prioritize the use of high-quality instructional materials are neglecting a pivotal ingredient in establishing equitable learning conditions (Learning Forward, 2018). If offering every student the opportunity to experience rigorous teaching and learning is part of a district’s mission — and there are very few […] -
Building a Case for Connecting High-Quality Curricula and Team-Based Professional Learning
Frederick Brown and Tracy Crow of Learning Forward, Sandra Alberti of Student Achievement Partners, and Linda McMillan from the District of Columbia Public Schools discuss the latest research confirming the importance of high-quality curriculum and instructional materials to impact equitable outcomes for students. -
Learning Forward's summer reads
Educators love a good beach read, and Memorial Day weekend kicks off the season! We know you’ll also fit in a professional title or two as the summer progresses, so here are a few suggestions for where to start. Aspiring to boost how you leverage and support teacher leaders? […] -
Give your brain a summer stretch
Ideally you’re in a learning system with opportunities to learn collaboratively throughout the workweek and school year. The summer, however, can open other kinds of learning doors. Perhaps you’re on your own more than usual or freed from a standard schedule. Below are several strategies for giving your brain a […] -
Design a learning agenda
Adapted from the second edition of Becoming a Learning Team by Stephanie Hirsh and Tracy Crow, this tool offers a process for detailing a learning plan focused on the instructional materials most relevant to the student and adult learning goals established in a team learning cycle. Use this tool to […]
