Press Releases

DALLAS—December 7, 2010—Learning Forward presented its prestigious awards at its 2010 Annual Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Learning Forward’s annual awards program recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving student achievement […]

DALLAS—December 6, 2010—Learning Forward and Corwin announced Rocklin Academy, from Rocklin, California, as the winner of the first ever Shirley Hord Learning Team Award. This award is given to a […]

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 […]