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Why these standards matter for you (yes, you)
“How can Standards for Professional Learning help me and my schools?” I remember being asked this question by a principal supervisor in 2014 when, as assistant commissioner at..
Standards are the bedrock of a comprehensive learning system
I think of professional learning like the engine of an automobile. It powers movement forward and propels the whole automobile toward the desired destination. Periodically, we tune up that engine. We ..
Make the connection for policymakers
When the revised Standards for Professional Learning were released this spring, I had an inspiring conversation with a lead appropriations staff person from the U.S. House of Representatives. We were ..
Standards help educators reach each and every child
As a reflective practitioner, I have often found it helpful to consider the history of the traditions and practices that we hold dear in education — including those that might be rooted in troubling..
Equity is a standard of practice
The practice of equity in education isn’t new, but the application of the word equity is still in its infancy. Even though I was always an equitable practitioner, I had no word to apply to what I wa..
Culture of Collaborative Inquiry is my starting point
Educators know how important it is to establish clarity before expecting accountability. Clarity about purpose and goals is necessary for having humane, growth-producing conversations and taking effec..
Standards resources
REVISED STANDARDS BOOK AVAILABLE Standards for Professional Learning is available in Learning Forward’s store. The book includes the full explanation of each standard, a..
New Academy Cohort Begins in July
After a pandemic-related hiatus, Learning Forward welcomes a new cohort of the Learning Forward Academy. The Academy is Learning Forward’s flagship deep learning experience where members spend 2½ y..
