Learning Forward Blog
What We Say And What We Mean
By Tracy Crow |
Director of Communications Tracy Crow explains how collaboration, communities, networks, and time for learning are only useful when learners employ them with purpose and are most likely to lead to change with sustained support and effort.
Leverage ESSA to improve professional learning in your district
By Stephanie Hirsh |
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) influences how districts plan and allocate resources, so here is Learning Forward’s view on the implications for professional learning.
4 ways to feed your conference learning needs
By Roderick Allen |
As a Superintendent / CEO of a school district, I am a classic omnivore. My professional learning needs to reflect that. In my role, I am expected to know at least something about everything and everything (or at least a lot) about some things.
Conference learning: Valuable for principals?
By Ashley Talley |
I normally walk away from the conclusion of conferences feeling one of two ways: 1. I’ve lost time in my building and gained little to nothing in return; or 2. I feel inspired, refreshed, and sometimes overwhelmed.
LEAP program at DC Public Schools assures coherence and relevance in teacher growth
By Nick Morgan |
Washington DC Public Schools has received a lot of national attention for its human capital policies, and the results have been impressive. Their LEAP program promises to continue the progress of the teacher growth.
The Schoolhouse Rocks: Academy School-Based Innovation
By Heather Lageman |
This year’s winner of the Foundation’s School-Based Academy Scholarship is Andrea von Biberstein, who plans to use the experience to facilitate growth-oriented teacher collaboration and evaluate professional learning outcomes.
Tips for central office leaders to get the most from conference
By Val Brown |
Valeria Brown offers tips for central office leaders to connect with other people who push and refine your thinking around the most pressing issues for educators and students.
5 reasons our Annual Conference is a unique learning opportunity
By Stephanie Hirsh |
Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh offers five reasons why Learning Forward’s Annual Conference, in Vancouver this year, is a unique learning opportunity worth traveling across the border to attend.
All-star affiliate empowers change agents statewide
By Heather Lageman |
At the Learning Forward Foundation, we help educators get all the bases loaded and then hit a home run with their professional learning. This year’s winner of the Foundation’s Affiliate Grant is Learning Forward Nebraska, who hit a grand slam this year with their three-year plan for professional learning.
New rubrics ensure high-quality professional learning districtwide
By Linda Jacobson |
Bridgeport Public Schools in Connecticut and the Loudon County and Shelby County school districts in Tennessee have developed rubrics to better ensure that professional learning throughout their districts meets standards of high quality.