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    Parent teacher meeting

    Starting strong: Tell parents teachers are learners, too

    By Gail Paul | August 13, 2025

    As classrooms are readied for the influx of students, school leaders preparing to engage with parents and families for the first time have an opportunity to help them see their […]

    Principal kids

    Investing in principals in these areas offers big returns

    By Learning Forward | May 30, 2025

    Leading a school has always been immensely challenging but also critically important. Fortunately, we know definitively that a great principal actually makes learning possible for the students and teachers in […]

    School building

    How district size matters to the principalship

    By Suzanne Bouffard and Jefna M. Cohen | April 22, 2025

    More than 70% of school districts in the U.S. serve fewer than 3,000 students (NCES, 2022), and a recent study found that those districts are less likely than larger districts […]

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    7 easy ways to celebrate teacher growth [Infographic]

    By Ariel Durham | May 10, 2023

    In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we invited our community of professional learning leaders to share how they acknowledge, promote, and celebrate the growth of teachers throughout the year. In […]

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    Public schools educate best when all educators are well-supported

    By Frederick Brown | February 27, 2023

    How are you celebrating Public Schools Week? This week, I will spend time both in reflection and action, grateful for the excellent professional learning I’ve engaged in and eager to […]

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    Take action to address declining NAEP scores. Invest in professional learning.

    By Frederick Brown | September 2, 2022

    When the U.S. Department of Education released results from “the nation’s report card” yesterday, the results were not altogether surprising. The negative impact of COVID on educators and students has […]

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