Learning Forward Blog
As the end of 2019 approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on what you’ve learned this year and to catch up on what you may have missed. Get started with our list of the ten most-visited articles on The Learning Professional website, which was completely revamped in 2019 to make the content more accessible…
Dr. Deborah Childs-Bowen has been a friend and leader for Learning Forward for decades, as advocate and practitioner, board member and president, and senior consultant. We are incredibly saddened by her passing on Dec. 16. Early in her service to the organization, Deborah co-chaired a network to engage regional laboratory members. Representing SERVE, she remained…
It is such an honor to be leading Learning Forward as we reach our 50th year serving educators. I’d like to share a couple of reflections on what I’ve learned from Learning Forward members in the last few months and then share key priorities as we move into the next 50 years. First, I quickly…
By: Sarah Young A white colleague recently asked me, “Sarah, why do we need culturally responsive coaching? Isn’t it just good coaching to be responsive to everyone?” I had to give some thought to how I framed my response. The crux of the answer is, “No, it’s more complex than that,” as is the answer…
On November 16, 2019, Learning Forward hosted a Twitter chat to discuss how to bridge the gap on instructional mismatch with experts Sarah Quebec Fuentes, associate professor of mathematics education, and Jo Beth Jimerson, associate professor of educational leadership at Texas Christian University. The chat was based on their article in the October issue of…
Dawn Wilson, Learning Forward Academy coach and mentor, reminds us of the importance of our work as a professional community committed to improving our craft. This blog is part of a series celebrating our 50th anniversary. Please share a favorite memory of Learning Forward and why it is important to you. Professional learning is a big…
The Learning Professional team is so excited about our upcoming issue on coaching that we had to share a sneak peek. In the December issue, you’ll find articles about best practices in coaching and thought-provoking insights about the profession, and you’ll also read stories of impact on a range of areas including math achievement, early childhood…
