In Learning Forward’s Coaches Academy, I explain that even the most successful coaches may find that some teachers are hesitant to engage in coaching cycles or even coaching conversations. Here are three questions that have proven successful in opening a coaching conversation with some of our most hesitant teachers: What difficult to teach or learn…

Like all educators, the Learning Forward community was disappointed by the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” that were released on January 29th. The fact that nearly all states saw student reading and math scores decrease or remain flat from 2022 levels means that our…

On Wednesday, January 29, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum rescinding a previously issued federal order demanding that federal agencies pause disbursing federal grants and loans as of 5 PM on January 28th. Under a subject line of “Rescission of M-25-13,” today’s memo instructs agency directors to consult with their…

The Learning Forward Advocacy Team (A-Team) held its first monthly federal update Zoom call on Tuesday, January 14. The discussion with educators from across the U.S. provided details on the policy landscape related to the Presidential transition, new administration, and the newly seated 119th Congress. Learning Forward and A-Team members discussed federal support for K-12…

How might students use AI to help them think? This was one of the questions discussed during a recent “Chat n Chew” online gathering hosted by the New Jersey Learning Forward affiliate. Learning Forward affiliates are local chapters across the U.S., Canada, and India, founded and maintained by area professional learning leaders who are deeply…

Ensuring educator learning leads to better teaching and more student learning is top of mind for professional development leaders from across the U.S. and beyond, according to a recent poll conducted by Learning Forward. During our organization’s annual conference in December 2024, more than 500 learning leaders responded to an online survey about their work…

Every year, certain articles from our journal, The Learning Professional, pique readers’ interests and rise to the top of their reading lists. This year, some of those favorite pieces touched on enduring topics, like “8 dimensions of wellness for educators,” from February 2021, “A promising path toward equity,” published in 2018, and the 2023 article,…

Student math scores in a set of Maryland classrooms have significantly improved, thanks to a transformative approach to educator professional learning, according to a new report released by Learning Forward during its national conference. Learning Forward is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to advancing professional learning for educators. Results Offer Opportunities for Expanding Professional Learning…

(Denver, CO) – Colorado Governor Jared Polis has been named a champion of high-quality education and supporter of career-long educator growth and development by Learning Forward, the leading association dedicated to high-quality professional learning for educators. The award recognizes Polis’ commitment to ensuring student success and his advocacy for career-long educator professional learning, reflecting his…

Learning Forward, the leading organization dedicated to advancing professional learning for K-12 educators, announced it is a core collaborator to establish the National Coalition for Improvement in Education and ensure the ongoing success and growth of national improvement summits under the new organization’s leadership. The new National Coalition for Improvement in Education (NCIE) is organized…