Learning Forward will host an event honoring Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. All participants are invited to join the celebration, which will include music and dancing. The event is to thank Hirsh, who is retiring after 12 years as executive director and 31 years with Learning Forward. All proceeds from ticket sales and contributions at the door will support the Learning Forward Foundation, which provides scholarships and other direct support for educators to pursue their professional growth. Have you registered for the conference yet? Participants who register by October 31 can save up to $50 per person. The conference, which runs Dec. 1-5, will feature keynote speakers such as Janice Jackson