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Learning Forward inaccurately portrayed in USA Today story
For media inquiries, contact media@learningforward.org. A USA Today education story on diversity and equity training contains inaccuracies in its portrayal of Learning Forward and the efficacy of professional learning. Contrary to […]
Educators Urge Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders to Keep Title II-A Intact for Sake of Students
Education policy contact: Melinda George, Chief Policy Officer, Learning Forward Melinda.george@learningforward.org Media: Gail Paul, gail.paul@learningforward.org Full committee markup to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 slated for […]
Educators Mobilizing to Preserve Title II-A; Messages Hitting Congress Daily
Education policy contact: Melinda George, Chief Policy Officer, Learning Forward Melinda.george@learningforward.org Media: Gail Paul, gail.paul@learningforward.org Title II-A: Key to Improving Student Achievement and Educator Retention Educators nationwide are rallying to preserve the […]
House Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Subcommittee Slashes Education Funding, Could Put a Halt to Student Academic Recovery
Education policy contact: Melinda George, Chief Policy Officer, Learning Forward Melinda.george@learningforward.org Media: Gail Paul, gail.paul@learningforward.org Learning Forward President & CEO Frederick Brown issues a statement on the devastating effects from the […]
Learning Forward statement in response to yesterday’s school shooting
Denise Glyn Borders, President and CEO of Learning Forward, issued the following statement about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022: “Yesterday’s horrific shooting at Robb Elementary […]
Frederick Brown named Learning Forward President & CEO
The Learning Forward Board of Trustees announced that Frederick Brown will serve as Learning Forward’s new President & CEO. Brown will succeed Denise Glyn Borders, effective July 1. “Frederick Brown […]
Learning Forward Statement in Support of Demands for Justice
We commit to working actively against institutional and individual racism in collaboration with educators across the world. Learning Forward believes that Black Lives Matter.
President’s FY21 Budget Proposal Would Slash Education Funding
Denise Glyn Borders, president | CEO of Learning Forward, issued a statement about the 2020 Congressional appropriations bill passed on 12/16/19.
Appropriations Bill Includes Increased Support for Title II-A
Denise Glyn Borders, president | CEO of Learning Forward, issued a statement about the 2020 Congressional appropriations bill passed on 12/16/19.
President Trump’s FY20 Budget Abolishes Educator Support
Stephanie Hirsh, executive director of Learning Forward, issued a statement about President Trump’s proposed budget for FY20, released on 3/11/19.