Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Implementation
April 2012
Vol. 33 No. 2
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In This Issue
ARTICLES
Strategies Click Into Place
The Doing What Works website translates researched-based practices into practical tools to improve classroom instruction. (Available to the public.)
From The Director
(Available to the public.) By Stephanie Hirsh
Abstracts
Winning Strategy: Set benchmarks of early success to build momentum for the long term. By Jody Spiro Establishing and meeting benchmarks of success early in the change process demonstrates to everyone […]
Learningforward.org
The PLC Learning Game In the Spring 2012 issue of Tools for Learning Schools, Lois Brown Easton uses Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle to illustrate how education leaders can benefit from […]
Learning Forward Selects Kentucky Task Force Members For Common Core Initiative
Kentucky task force members selected
New Standards Resource Available To Download
New standards resource available to download
On Board
Kenneth Salim stresses the importance of implementation
Book Club
Book Club
Introducing Professional Learning News
Introducing Professional Learning News
Cultural Proficiency
Cultural proficiency means having the courage to act despite risks. (Available to the public.)
Collaborative Culture
A willingness to speak the truth serves as a call to action and an important first step. (Available to the public.)
Tool
Reflective feedback protocol
Essentials
Teacher dissatisfaction, Lessons from business, Principal leadership, Reaching consensus, Future teachers, Common core implementation, International benchmarking, Online learning policy
From The Editor
from the editor
A United Commitment To Change
School leaders work with teachers associations to transform schools in Indiana and Washington under the federal School Improvement Grant program. (Available to the public.)
Deep Learning Takes Root
Teachers at a small elementary school in New Jersey developed a three-level program of community learning that would enable students to succeed in math.
Problem Solved
The problem-solving cycle's adaptability makes it a perfect learning model to improve middle school math instruction in a large, urban Colorado district.
Coaching Protocol Gives Rural District A Common Language For Learning
A rural North Carolina district improves academic language proficiency using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. In the process, teachers learned to lead and learning shifted from teacher-centered to student-centered. (Available to the public.)
Connect The Dots
A research team finds that a stable, protected setting where educators can focus on improving practice is a key ingredient for building coherence and sustaining professional learning in a school or district.
Record, Replay, Reflect
A University of Kansas study shows the value of video for providing an objective view of teaching and coaching that propels educators into improving their practice.
Winning Strategy
Early wins demonstrate to everyone that achieving change goals is feasible and will result in benefits for those involved.
Up Close
Connecting the standards, Reaching for the highest gains, The implementation dip
Carry Learning Forward To The Next Level
Do you know about your state or provincial Learning Forward affiliate organization? If you aren’t already actively involved with the affiliate that serves your area, visit www.learningforward. org/about/affiliates.cfm to explore […]
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