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Evidence, evidence, evidence
Evidence of impact is not optional. From a state’s ESSA plans to Title II to talking with the district superintendent, everyone wants to know when — or whether — professional learning is making ..
Foundation partners with districts to explore innovation
Teachers engaged in high-quality professional learning are akin to hikers venturing into unknown terrain. Experienced companions are invaluable as they negotiate the complexities of the change process..
Learning Forward on Capitol Hill
Photo by Melinda George. From left: Stephanie Hirsh, executive director, Learning Forward; Pat Jones, instructional coach, Woodland Public Schools; Paul Fleming, assistant commissioner, Tennessee Dep..
Implementing instructional materials
While the articles in this issue of The Learning Professional can offer readers a solid foundation in understanding the intersection of instructional materials and professional learning more deeply, c..
Building blocks of collaboration
In our work with schools and districts across the country, we find there is a strong expectation that collaborative teams will improve student learning. Many districts also expect instructional coache..
From theory to practice
It is midyear. A high school principal calls a teaching staff meeting. The agenda has one thing on it: a new initiative the district has mandated. Knowing few details about the program and with no imp..
Open source for opening minds
It is an exciting time for science education. Many states have adopted new standards guided by the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science (National Research Council, 2012), either th..
Step by step
Picture a school district where the majority of students read below grade level. The district adopted a new English language arts curriculum anchored in complex texts and analytical writing tasks, cho..
Teaching is an art – and a science
Is teaching an art or a science? It’s a little of both. There is artistry in the way teachers connect with students and foster their understanding. At the same time, there is a science to teaching a..
