Learning Forward blog
- A-Team federal update, February, 2025
Each month, the Learning Forward Advocacy Team (A-Team) meets for its monthly 30-minute federal update. The calls offer a valuable opportunity for a frank and off-the-record discussion about the latest
- How to start a coaching conversation with a hesitant teacher
In Learning Forward’s Coaches Academy, I explain that even the most successful coaches may find that some teachers are hesitant to engage in coaching cycles or even coaching conversations. Here
- NAEP scores call for a united response to support educators and students
Like all educators, the Learning Forward community was disappointed by the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” that were released
- White House rescinds Jan. 27 memo pausing disbursement of federal grants, loans
On Wednesday, January 29, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum rescinding a previously issued federal order demanding that federal agencies pause disbursing federal grants and
- Learning Forward rekindles popular A-Team policy update
The Learning Forward Advocacy Team (A-Team) held its first monthly federal update Zoom call on Tuesday, January 14. The discussion with educators from across the U.S. provided details on the
- New Jersey affiliate learns together about AI
How might students use AI to help them think? This was one of the questions discussed during a recent “Chat n Chew” online gathering hosted by the New Jersey Learning
- Poll finds student success is top of mind for professional learning leaders
Ensuring educator learning leads to better teaching and more student learning is top of mind for professional development leaders from across the U.S. and beyond, according to a recent poll
- The Learning Professional’s top 10 articles from 2024
Every year, certain articles from our journal, The Learning Professional, pique readers’ interests and rise to the top of their reading lists. This year, some of those favorite pieces touched
- Maryland Students Make Math Gains, Powered by Educator Professional Learning
Student math scores in a set of Maryland classrooms have significantly improved, thanks to a transformative approach to educator professional learning, according to a new report released by Learning Forward
- Colorado Lt. Governor tells 3,000 educators to be strong professional learning advocates
Educators are the foundation of student learning and achievement and Colorado’s strategic investments in supporting teachers reflects its approach to providing an excellent education to all students, according to Colorado

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