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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: How principals lead across content areas
School principals have a range of complex roles, but chief among them is instructional leadership. Instructional leadership itself is complex, as principals work at the intersection of standards, supe..
New curriculum demands new support
In 2017, Chicago Public Schools administrators were debriefing what they had observed while visiting several schools. They wondered why the focus of instruction was so vastly different not only from s..
Leaders play key roles in the professional learning ecosystem
A tiger in the arctic. Sunflowers in a coral reef. Would they thrive — or even survive — in those ecosystems? Probably not, despite being strong and resilient species. Similarly, even well-designe..
Group coaching builds connections
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person education in spring 2020, learning leaders urgently needed collaborative professional learning — to take deep breaths, reflect on how to shift their pr..
3 challenges new coaches face – and how to overcome them
Instructional coaches provide a unique and powerful form of support that can help teachers transform their practice, tackle new initiatives, and learn from one another. But coaches themselves often la..
Find your growth opportunities
Five key facets can help us become more socially aware, psychologically mature, and cognitively capable. While the concept of being a professional prominently features in teaching standards worldwide..
Make time for professional learning
Adequate resources are essential for professional learning to achieve desired outcomes for educators and students (Learning Forward, 2011). Time is one of the most valuable resources for learning, but..
Through the lens
Many of the articles in this issue of The Learning Professional demonstrate Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning in action. Use this tool to deepen your understanding of t..
What’s next for schools?
The study As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, educators, students, families, and community members are seeking ways to ensure students’ needs are met across a range of academic,..
Data points
61% of districts planned to use ARP funds for professional learning In July 2021, the School Superintendents Association surveyed hundreds of U.S. district leaders about their plans ..
