Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
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August 2014
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In This Issue
ARTICLES
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Leading In Reading
Nebraska’s Papillion-La Vista School District implements a continuous improvement process that leads to double-digit gains in elementary students’ guided reading levels and on the state reading test, along with gains in common local reading comprehension assessments.
The United State Of Wyoming
When Wyoming’s teachers joined together to form a statewide professional learning community, reading scores on the state assessment improved 12% in two years — solid evidence that student performance improves when teachers work toward common goals.
From The Director
Consider how conferences can live up to the Standards for Professional Learning. (Available to the public.)
Abstracts
Abstracts
Academy Class of 2016 Meets
Academy Class of 2016
On Board
Looking through students’ eyes
Book Club
Book Club
Foundation Selects 2014 Award Winners
Foundation award winners
Lessons From Research
The quality of professional learning will influence its results. (Available to the public.)
Tool
Shape a vision of success.
Essentials
Put assessments to work, Global view, Time for learning, Peer review process, Equal access, Collaborative practices, Teacher evaluation
From The Editor
Explore several strategies for staying open to new possibilities. (Available to the public.)
The Conference Of The Future
Changes in the field of professional learning have had considerable impact on how Learning Forward designs its learning offerings. The 2014 Annual Conference blends traditional offerings with additions to the learning menu that reflect the latest professional learning trends. (Available to the public.)
Stepping Stones To Leadership
One Georgia educator’s experience illustrates how leadership develops when a district creates a clear path that begins with identifying future leaders and guiding their steps with preservice opportunities, support, and partnerships. This article is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation. (Available to the public.)
Change No To Yes
Participants in a graduate leadership course illustrate how they implemented developmental principles and practices in their work, the obstacles they encountered along the way, and the strategies they use to make schools richer places of learning for adults and children.
Learning Side By Side
A Washington district with rapidly changing demographics works to eliminate achievement gaps between student groups with a professional learning plan that focuses on side-by-side learning: teacher leaders working with principals and teachers working with teachers.
How To Choose The Right Learning Design
The number of good professional learning designs available to educational leaders has multiplied in the last 10 years, especially through the use of technology. Choosing the right design requires understanding and balancing context needs with what a design offers and requires.
Up Close
Transform a culture through conversation, Immediate follow-up, What’s inside, Share learning with others
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