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- U.S. Department of Education finalizes interagency agreements
On Nov. 18, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it had finalized six interagency agreements with four other federal agencies that will transfer some but not all responsibility for
- Learning Forward statement on U.S. Department of Education reorganization
On November 18, the U.S. Department of Education announced six interagency agreements to transfer administrative responsibilities for most federal education programs from the Department of Education to four other federal
- Building your leadership circle
In my early years of teaching, I was part of a K/1 multiage team with three incredible teammates. We planned together, supported each other, and navigated the ups and downs
- Breathe life into your adult learning
I was recently scrolling Instagram, where a quote posted by a friend in her stories caught my eye. This seemingly simple, unattributed quote caused me to pause: “Deep conversations with
- Wide array of AI legislation introduced
Despite the federal government remaining closed for more than a month, multiple bills related to AI and students have been introduced in the past several weeks. On October 28th, the
- Learning science provides the evidence, tools, and momentum to close gaps
When visiting London, you’re likely to hear the phrase “Mind the gap,” which cautions riders to pay attention to the space between the train and the platform. On a recent
- Learning Forward to convene thousands of educators in Boston Dec. 7-10
Media Advisory | Learning Forward Annual Conference | Dive into how high-quality professional learning transforms educator effectiveness and increases student achievement by covering Learning Forward’s Annual Conference, held December 7-10,
- Let’s invest in leaders who power student success
As we celebrate National Principals Month, it’s time to recognize the leaders at the heart of every school’s success. While much of the public conversation about education rightly focuses on
- Indiana files request to consolidate K-12 programs
On October 17, the state of Indiana submitted to the U.S. Department of Education a request to consolidate multiple federal K-12 programs, including all or parts of Titles I, II,
- The Learning Professional announces 2026 themes
The Learning Professional team is pleased to announce the themes for the journal’s 2026 issues. This set of issues will feature both newly urgent topics, such as AI and neuroscience

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