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3 practices promote intercultural understanding in Canada
From 2008 to 2014, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada documented the stories of thousands of Indigenous residential school survivors. Released in 2015, the ..
A tool to address educators’ concerns about change
Too often, schools or districts introduce an innovation or program with high hopes for student improvement only to see the expensive, time-consuming effort fizzle out. Whe..
How educators can apply the standards when making instructional pivots
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The decision to pivot — the theme of this issue of The Learning Professional — usually comes from new information that suggests a need for change. This column..
Data points
4 KEY FINDINGS FOR TEACHER TEAMS A CRPE study reports positive, early-stage findings from a s..
Pivoting is made easier by an intentional change process
When Learning Forward released the book Becoming a Learning Team (Hirsh & Crow, 2017), I was an instant fan. At the heart of the book is the learning team cyc..
Ohio district connects professional learning to school improvement
In Worthington, Ohio, K-12 educator professional learning is always happening, even in summer. Worthington City Schools provides sustained and ongoing support to all teache..
Change management helps educators embrace continuous growth
When I hear the word “pivoting” — as in the theme of this issue of The Learning Professional — I am instantly transported back to the tumultuous days at t..
Making a difference with students drives her professional learning
Learning Forward board of trustees member Denise Swee’alt Augustine has been an educator for over 25 years in British Columbia, Canada. Augustine is a First Nations woma..
Strengths-based focus builds team collaboration
The hallmark of an effective leadership team is members’ ability to collaborate with each other in planning and implementing the steps to achieve the team’s vision and ..