Press Releases

DALLAS—December 7, 2010—Learning Forward recognized Past President Deborah Childs-Bowen with the Distinguished Service Award for her unselfish leadership and support of the organization. For 16 years Childs-Bowen has served Learning […]

New name reflects commitment to advancing educator learning for student success DALLAS—September 1, 2010—The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) today announced its new name, Learning Forward. The name change reflects […]

Mentoring and Support for New Teachers Has Increased, but the Nation Is Moving Backward In Providing Ongoing, Intensive Professional Development that Improves Student Learning New Professional Development Access Index Reveals […]

PDK/Gallup poll ranks teacher quality as nation’s top education issue; cites professional development as key tool WASHINGTON—August 25, 2010—Improving the quality of our nation’s teachers is the nation’s top education […]

Report highlights need for collaborative professional development DALLAS—August 9, 2010—A new report, “Advancing High-Quality Professional Learning Through Collective Bargaining and State Policy,” calls for more collaboration and a common set […]

DALLAS—July 10, 2010—The National Staff Development Council received a $250,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to initiate the revision of NSDC’s Standards for Staff Development. First published in 1995 and revised in […]