After pausing the Learning Forward Academy during the pandemic, three Academy classes gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in July for a deep dive into continuous improvement. Careful planning and execution by Learning Forward staff, Academy coaches, and Academy alumni ensured meaningful learning experiences for participants. The Academy Class of 2021 worked on unpacking how to assess impact of their work. Participants are solving problems related to professional learning in their systems and schools. Through careful analysis of their organizations, they developed a problem of practice that can be solved using the cycle of continuous improvement. They analyzed their learning plans, determined outcomes, and dove into the new Standards for Professional Learning with Learning Forward’s standards team. Between now and their graduation in December, each Academy member