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Global perspectives
June 2024
What does professional learning look like around the world? This issue explores what educators can learn from each other across geographic borders.
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In This Issue
FOCUS
Today’s challenges require global collaboration and innovation
Educators can learn a lot from each other across geographical boundaries and cultures.
Learning from education systems around the world: Q&A with Anthony Mackay
Transforming education systems to meet today’s challenges means recognizing that we are all “in the learning business together, as humans.”
Australian studies link teacher well-being to student outcomes
Strategies for building positive school and classroom climates can benefit both teachers and students.
Master Fellows Program spreads learning across Ghana
Teacher leaders facilitate peer learning through a master fellows program, bringing continuous improvement to schools in Ghana.
Video coaching advances teacher practice in Palau
Video helps educators connect in culturally responsive ways across geographic distances.
Lessons in navigating conflict from Northern Ireland
Building trust is a key ingredient in managing conflict in schools and beyond, as participants in an international seminar learned.
Inside Learning Forward’s global community
Learning Forward Affiliates in British Columbia, Ontario, and India share work highlights and the role of standards-aligned professional learning in their contexts.
Learning Forward’s Global Reach
Infographic highlights the many regions and countries where educators collaborate with Learning Forward.
TOOLS
Resilient educators cultivate positive mindsets
Learning Forward Book Club authors offer strategies to foster a mindset for thriving in challenging times.
How global perspectives can help educators apply the standards
How this issue’s articles can help you understand and apply Standards for Professional Learning.
IDEAS
Literacy success story highlights the power of professional learning
A principal’s unwavering focus and Learning Forward Academy experience led to 90% reading proficiency in her school.
Missouri students benefit from principals’ leadership development
With targeted leadership support, Missouri principals are staying in their jobs longer and having a positive impact on student achievement.
RESEARCH
OECD report underscores global need for teacher learning
Educational indicators around the world point to common strengths and challenges, including a widespread need for more professional learning.
Data points
The latest on U.S. teacher prep program enrollment, the drop in male teachers, a rural teacher retention success story, and more.
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