Models of Strong Partners The Summer 2010 issues of Learning Forward’s newsletters highlighted the work of schools and districts that collaborated meaningfully with an external organization to further existing goals. Funded by MetLife Foundation, the following issues offer examples of how educators established productive relationships with very different types of partners. The Learning System, Summer 2010 This issue highlights work in Austin, Texas, schools that included collaboration with the New Teacher Center and its National Teacher Induction Network. The Learning Principal, Summer 2010 Schools around the country turn to New Leaders for New Schools and its EPIC Knowledge System to investigate and share best practices in school improvement. Tools for Schools, Summer 2010 The Asia Society’s Partnership for Global Learning works with educators to expand