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    Why now is exactly the time you should be hiring instructional coaches

    By Sharron Helmke | April 28, 2022

    During this time of teacher shortages, it is tempting to leave instructional coaching vacancies unfilled in favor of placing—or keeping—those promising experienced candidates in classrooms. Especially now, when pulling teachers […]

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    Use ESSER to build on existing strengths toward lasting improvement

    By Gail Paul | April 27, 2022

    If you even remember the classic taffy brand, “Now and Later,” it’s probably because its quirky advertising narrative issued a challenge to develop a resource strategy satisfying your sweet tooth […]

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    Professional Learning State and District Planner

    By Learning Forward | October 15, 2020

    The Title IIA Equity Multiplier: Leveraging Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Professional Learning for All Students and Educators Learning Forward, with support from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, is […]

    Grant money supports creating an innovative, comprehensive learning system

    By Heather Lageman | October 6, 2016

    The winner of the Learning Forward Foundation’s Learning System Grant, Hartford Public Schools, is focused on creating an innovative, comprehensive learning system that engages in a thoughtful cycle of continuous improvement.

    All-star affiliate empowers change agents statewide

    By Heather Lageman | August 10, 2016

    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.

    Take advantage of the wealth of options for professional learning

    By Lisa Casto | April 1, 2016

    We are fortunate to have a wealth of options to choose from when we plan for and participate in professional learning. There seem to be two distinct strategies, each with its own champion.

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