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    Symposium explores ways to turn exemplars of excellence into learning systems

    By Melinda George
    February 2018
    Vol. 39 No. 1
    It might seem obvious to say that Learning Forward believes that education is the learning profession. Yet as obvious as that seems, it isn’t the norm, particularly for educators in the U.S. The concept of a learning profession combines the ideals of a continuously improving organization and the aspiration that educators be recognized and supported as members of a legitimate profession. Fortunately, educators in many nations experience such a profession, to greater and lesser degrees depending on context and location, and Learning Forward is committed to learning with and from the best practices of successful systems around the world. Representatives from more than 20 organizations met as part of Learning Forward’s Annual Conference in Orlando in December 2017 for a symposium on the future of

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    Melinda George (melinda. george@learningforward.org) is Learning Forward’s director of policy and partnerships.


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    Melinda George is Learning Forward’s chief policy officer, serving on the Learning Forward leadership team and overseeing Learning Forward’s policy and advocacy work. Melinda has been integral to developing strategy and facilitating networks as well as leading the Learning Forward fundraising team.


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