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Danny Carlson Named Executive Director of the Learning First Alliance
Alexandria, Va.–The Learning First Alliance (LFA), an alliance of associations advancing trust, investment, and equity in public education for each and every learner, is pleased to announce the appointment of […]
Learning Forward Statement on Recent Federal Policy Changes
As the leading organization for professional learning in the U.S., Learning Forward strongly believes that closing or significantly reducing the U.S. Education Department could disrupt valuable programs that improve teaching […]
Colorado Lt. Governor tells 3,000 educators to be strong professional learning advocates
Educators are the foundation of student learning and achievement and Colorado’s strategic investments in supporting teachers reflects its approach to providing an excellent education to all students, according to Colorado […]
SETDA Receives Grant from Google.org to Support Title II-A Implementation in Collaboration with Learning Forward and ISTE+ASCD
December 9, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – SETDA, the primary association representing U.S. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant […]
Learning Forward Gathers Thousands of Educators in Denver, December 8-11, 2024
Media Advisory | Learning Forward Annual Conference | Dive into how high-quality professional learning transforms educator effectiveness and increases student achievement by covering Learning Forward’s Annual Conference, held December 8-11, […]
Maryland is Partnering with Learning Forward to Elevate Educator Professional Learning Statewide
Learning Forward and its affiliate, Learning Forward Maryland, are pleased to announce Standards for Professional Learning are at work in Maryland in the 2024-25 school year guiding new statewide initiatives […]
The 2024 PDK Poll: Attracting, Retaining Good Teachers Matters to Americans, Who Say They Will Vote their Conscience in November
Public education is a significant election issue for many voters, and a new poll shows that Americans’ top educational priorities are preparing students to enter the workforce and attracting and […]
Newsmakers: Frederick Brown elected board chair of Learning First Alliance; Melinda George presenting at White House digital learning summit
Dallas, Texas – Learning Forward is pleased to announce that two of its leaders are at the forefront of driving meaningful change through lending their service and expertise to catalytic […]
New school year, new focus: Teacher and leader professional learning key to student success
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, experts emphasize that academic success relies on more than just the right school supplies and backpacks. A critical, yet often overlooked, factor […]
Learning Forward chosen to partner with Maryland State Department of Education to establish a new system of professional learning tied to teachers’ career ladder
Dallas, Texas- Learning Forward has been awarded a System of Professional Learning Grant from the Maryland State Department of Education. The $1.9 million competitive grant invests in professional learning by training teams […]
