As the school year wound down in late May, Learning Forward conducted its first comprehensive membership survey since 2010. The survey was sent to current and former members along with other educators who have never joined. More than 2,400 people responded. Here are some highlights. 90% have a master’s degree or higher. 78% have worked in education for more than 16 years. 97% plan to remain in education. 65% aspire to a job change. 70% of current members say that the Standards for Professional Learning are very or quite important in their work. 46% of respondents who have never been members are very or quite familiar with the standards. Top Three Reasons for Joining Learning Forward Member publications. Being part of a community focused on professional learning. Advocacy about professional learning’s importance.