Learning Forward blog
- Learning Forward honors Congresswoman DeLauro as 2023 Policy Maker of the Year
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro was named a student and educator champion for her outstanding contributions to education policy and specifically her staunch advocacy for the expansion of high-quality
- 3,300+ to convene in Washington, DC, for Annual Conference focusing on student success
Media Advisory November 29, 2023 Event information: Gail Paul, gail.paul@learningforward.org Media credentials: Scott Treibitz, 703/626-1407 or scott@tricompr.com Learning Forward’s 54th Annual Conference will bring together more than 3,300 front-line educators,
- Newsmakers: Learning Forward leaders sharing expertise
Contact: Gail Paul: gail.paul@learningforward.org Dallas, Texas – November 29, 2023 – Learning Forward is pleased to announce two of its leaders are making news though sharing their expertise of high-quality
- Brandi Hinnant-Crawford schools us on equitably guiding change efforts
The 11 Standards for Professional Learning explicitly address equity, and work together to create the conditions, culture, and content for equity within professional learning. Specifically, the Equity Foundations standard addresses
- Shutdown looms: House pushes elimination of Title II-A
Both the House and Senate are continuing their fitful efforts to complete action on their versions of the 12 fiscal year 2024 Appropriations bills. The Labor, Health and Human Services,
- Make the most of conference learning
At Learning Forward’s Annual Conference, educators engage in rich conversations with like-minded colleagues, learn new strategies, and access resources and materials relevant to their role. Participants often experience excitement, hope,
- A principal coach and a principal ‘coachee’ share their insights
More than ever, principals need support in how to navigate all the challenges they’re facing. Last month The Wallace Foundation President Will Miller delivered a keynote where he described how
- Congress should learn a lot from principals about Title II-A
October is National Principals Month, and Learning Forward is thrilled to recognize how important principals are for students and communities. Research tells us that effective principals have a sizable impact
- Federal Education Funding Briefing Moderated By Learning Forward Policy Chief
Media Advisory October 17, 2023 Education policy contact: Melinda George, Chief Policy Officer, Learning Forward Melinda.george@learningforward.org Media: Gail Paul, gail.paul@learningforward.org (513) 379-8153 Federal Education Funding Briefing Moderated By Learning Forward Policy
- Aligned standards advance leaders, teachers, and students together
In the many roles I have filled as an education leader, standards have always played an influential part, guiding my decisions and serving as a road map to the destination

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