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Learning School Alliance Set to Help States Meet NCLB Waiver Provisions
In a February 9, 2012 press release, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan confirmed that, to get flexibility from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) provisions, states must adopt and have a plan to implement college and career-ready standards
Learning Forward Receives $1 Million Grant to Develop Professional Learning Tools for Common Core State Standards
Learning Forward has received a $999,795.00 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further its efforts in providing support to states adopting and implementing Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
New Officers and Board Members at Learning Forward
Kenneth Salim, Senior Director of the Chief Academic Office at Boston Public Schools, began his term as president of Learning Forward at the conclusion of the association's annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. on December 7, 2011.
Kathy DiRanna receives Learning Forward’s Susan Loucks-Horsley Award
DALLAS—December 6, 2011—The Susan Loucks-Horsley Award honors the memory of Susan Loucks-Horsley by recognizing an individual who exemplifies Loucks-Horsley’s commitment to instill efficacy in others, collaborate across boundaries, and sustain […]
Chad A. Dumas receives Learning Forward’s Best Research Award
DALLAS—December 6, 2011—Learning Forward recognized Chad A. Dumas with the Best Research Award for his study “Building Leadership: The Knowledge of Principals in Creating Collaborative Communities of Professional Learning.” Building […]
Carl A. Cohn receives Learning Forward’s Contribution to the Field Award
DALLAS—December 6, 2011—Learning Forward presented the Contribution to the Field award to Carl A. Cohn. This award is Learning Forward’s highest honor bestowed to an individual for his or her […]
Karen Anderson and Kathy Kee receive Learning Forward’s Distinguished Service Award
DALLAS—December 6, 2011—Learning Forward recognized Karen Anderson and Kathy Kee with the Distinguished Service Award for their unselfish leadership and support of the organization. Anderson and Kee have served Learning […]
Learning Forward Announces 2011 Award Winners
Learning Forward Announces 2011 Award Winners DALLAS—December 6, 2011—Learning Forward presented its prestigious awards at its 2011 Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Learning Forward’s annual awards program recognizes individuals for […]
Explore Standards for Professional Learning through Video
DALLAS—November 15, 2011—Learning Forward recently released three videos to enhance implementation of its newly revised Standards for Professional Learning. The standards were released in July, at Learning Forward’s Summer Conference […]
Learning Forward Selects Kentucky to Develop Professional Development System to Support Teachers Implementing Common Core State Standards
Georgia, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington Selected as “Critical Friends” Who Will Review and Contribute to Development of Kentucky System DALLAS—November 2, 2011—Kentucky will serve as the […]
