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Teaching in turbulent times

October 2022

Professional learning can help educators navigate the competing priorities, increasing student needs, and intense pressure they are experiencing today. This issue examines how.

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How states embed Standards for Professional Learning

Federal, state, and district education leaders increasingly lean on Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning as an essential, evidence-based resource that informs their policy and implementation decisions and helps them evaluate the impact of their investments in high-quality, systemwide professional ...
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Congress passes continuing resolution – no appropriations decisions yet

Oct 12, 2022
Gearing up for a lengthy six-week recess, Congress wrapped up its legislative business for the month of September by passing a continuing resolution that extends government funding through December 16, 2022, at existing funding levels. The reason Congress passed a ...

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Virtual Advocacy Day: Skills, strategies, and motivation for making the case for professional learning

Every educator can, and should be, an advocate. Making your case, telling your story, and winning support has never been more critical. This important session includes advocacy strategies and tips that are applicable to any advocacy effort. Watch to hone ...
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Standards lead to environments in which educators and students have equitable access to powerful learning.

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