The Learning Forward Foundation has announced its 2012 grant winners. These awards provide recipients opportunities to develop their expertise in leading professional learning within their schools and districts and to engage them in the broader Learning Forward community for ongoing professional collaboration and support. Learning Forward Foundation is dedicated to impacting the future of leadership in schools that act on the belief that continuous learning by educators is essential to improving the achievement of all students. Funds raised by the foundation provide grant opportunities and scholarships for individuals, schools or teams, principals, and superintendents to further Learning Forward’s purpose. Learning Forward Affiliate Grant The Learning Forward Affiliate Grant is awarded to Learning Forward New York, under the leadership of, from left, Richard Jones, Christine Lowden,