Learning Forward
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Teacher leadership
Learners of all ages benefit greatly from trial-and-error practice. They expand their capacities and build confidence as they learn about what works and doesn’t. Yet despite the numerous, well-documented benefits […]
Dear colleagues: Welcome to the 2017-18 school year — which I hope is not referred to in future years as the year professional development died. I know you have so […]
Inspired by the Hollywood hit La La Land, author Dawn Wilson writes about the parallels between the movie’s characters and classroom teachers. Read more about the importance of teacher autonomy to improve retention and reduce burnout.
Authors Stephanie Hirsh and Tracy Crow use research from the best minds to bring you best practices in their new book: Becoming a Learning Team. Too often, teams are created without specific intention, ensuring their failure. Becoming a Learning Team gives you a 5-step process to structure your efforts, giving you positive, measurable student results. Read an excerpt here.
This year’s Learning Forward Team Grant awardee Kathleen O’Flynn and her team share 10 tips you can use to build an inspiring and engaging professional learning community. Read more about their advice to kick-start your 2017.
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