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What’s missing from this picture?
For many educators, the image above is a familiar representation of the difference between equality and equity. But many people think the graphic could be improved — including the creator of the ori..
Celebrate Stephanie Hirsh at the annual conference
Learning Forward will host an event honoring Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. All participants are invited to join ..
Equity through mutual accountability
Today, over half of students served in our nation’s public schools are students of color, and over half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (Rich, 2015). Because of the persistence o..
Learning Forward to host Capitol Hill briefing on Title IIA
Learning Forward will host a special Capitol Hill briefing this fall that will bring together nationally recognized professional development expert practitioners to show Congress, the Trump administra..
The moral imperative of social and emotional learning
Meria Carstarphen, superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, has nearly 20 years of experience in educational leadership, primarily in urban school districts. Her previous roles included superintenden..
Why Learning Forward is my professional lifeline
When Beth Brockman transitioned from being a school leader to a district leader, she had big goals and a small staff. As the new district director of staff development, she was tasked with revamping t..
The impact of coaching on teacher practice and student achievement
Educators who have experienced coaching — either as the coach or the coached — often speak to its positive impact on their development and growth and frequently to positive impacts on student lear..
If we join forces, we can identify students who are at risk
It has been just a few months since the unimaginable tragedy that occurred here in Santa Fe, Texas, when a high school student shot and killed 10 classmates and teachers and wounded 13 others. Our com..
What does SEL look like in the classroom?
Many teachers and administrators recognize the importance of social and emotional development for student success inside and outside of school. However, they often feel as though they do not have the ..
School leaders set the tone for social and emotional learning
When we talk about building social and emotional learning (SEL), we often focus on students. But adults must model, teach, and prioritize the way we want our students to learn and live. School leaders..
