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Learning Forward announces 2010 Award Winners
DALLAS—December 7, 2010—Learning Forward presented its prestigious awards at its 2010 Annual Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Learning Forward’s annual awards program recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving student achievement […]
Rocklin Academy Receives Learning Forward’s First Shirley Hord Learning Team Award
DALLAS—December 6, 2010—Learning Forward and Corwin announced Rocklin Academy, from Rocklin, California, as the winner of the first ever Shirley Hord Learning Team Award. This award is given to a […]
Deborah Childs-Bowen receives Learning Forward’s Distinguished Service Award
DALLAS—December 7, 2010—Learning Forward recognized Past President Deborah Childs-Bowen with the Distinguished Service Award for her unselfish leadership and support of the organization. For 16 years Childs-Bowen has served Learning […]
NSDC is Learning Forward
New name reflects commitment to advancing educator learning for student success DALLAS—September 1, 2010—The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) today announced its new name, Learning Forward. The name change reflects […]
United States Making Mixed Progress in Improving Teacher Learning
Mentoring and Support for New Teachers Has Increased, but the Nation Is Moving Backward In Providing Ongoing, Intensive Professional Development that Improves Student Learning New Professional Development Access Index Reveals […]
National Education Poll Underscores Need for Better Professional Development
PDK/Gallup poll ranks teacher quality as nation’s top education issue; cites professional development as key tool WASHINGTON—August 25, 2010—Improving the quality of our nation’s teachers is the nation’s top education […]
Education stakeholders study state policy and collective bargaining language
Report highlights need for collaborative professional development DALLAS—August 9, 2010—A new report, “Advancing High-Quality Professional Learning Through Collective Bargaining and State Policy,” calls for more collaboration and a common set […]
MetLife Foundation Supports Revision of National Staff Development Council’s Standards for Staff Development
DALLAS—July 10, 2010—The National Staff Development Council received a $250,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to initiate the revision of NSDC’s Standards for Staff Development. First published in 1995 and revised in […]
NSDC Lauds Introduction of Landmark Bill that Would Transform Teacher Learning
Bill Would Overhaul Definition of Professional Development to Ensure Focus on Continuous Improvement DALLAS—May 11, 2010—The National Staff Development Council (NSDC), the nation’s largest organization dedicated solely to improving our […]
Maryland State Department of Education and National Staff Development Council Release Resource for Evaluating Teacher Professional Development
DALLAS–March 31, 2010– Maryland State Department of Education and National Staff Development Council jointly released today a resource guide for assisting schools and districts to evaluate the impact of teacher […]