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Sandler Foundation Supports Professional Learning for Higher Levels of Learning for All Students through Implementation of Common Core State Standards and Readiness for New Assessments
DALLAS—August 23, 2011—Learning Forward has received a $500,000 grant from Sandler Foundation to launch Transforming Professional Learning to Prepare College- and Career-Ready Students: Implementing the Common Core. This two-year initiative […]
MetLife Foundation Supports Dissemination and Implementation of Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning
DALLAS—July 20, 2011—Learning Forward has received a $500,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to disseminate and implement its newly revised Standards for Professional Learning. Forty professional associations and education organizations contributed […]
Third-Grade Team at Clinton Elementary Receives Learning Forward’s Shirley Hord Learning Team Award
DALLAS—July 19, 2011—The third-grade team from Clinton Elementary School in Lancaster County School District, Lancaster, S.C., is the winner of the 2011 Shirley Hord Learning Team Award. This award, presented […]
Learning Forward Releases New Standards for Professional Learning
DALLAS—July 19, 2011—Learning Forward yesterday released the newly revised Standards for Professional Learning, the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, […]
Learning Forward to Disseminate Effective Teaching Insights
DALLAS—March 31, 2011—Learning Forward received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase educators’ access to information about effective teaching. Learning Forward will develop conference offerings and […]
Learning Forward Affiliates Announce Name Change
DALLAS—May 31, 2011—Learning Forward is pleased to announce that 22 of its 30 active state and provincial affiliates have officially changed their affiliate names to reflect the new name of […]
MetLife Survey of the American Teacher Explores Needs of Diverse Learners
Teachers agree that supporting diverse learners with high needs is a priority Dallas, Texas — March 23, 2011 — According to the new MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Preparing Students […]
MetLife Survey of the American Teacher Examines Views about the Path to College and Careers
Today’s teachers believe preparing students for college and careers is a top priority, but see obstacles to postsecondary access and success Dallas, Texas — March 9, 2011 — According to […]
Learning Forward Announces New Associate Director of Special Projects
DALLAS—March 1, 2011—Learning Forward is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Kennedy as its new associate director of special projects. Kennedy will manage new and ongoing partnerships between Learning […]
Report Identifies Policies that Support Quality Professional Development in Four Professionally Active States
Study of Colorado, Missouri, New Jersey, and Vermont Identifies Proven Strategies for Other States To Consider DALLAS – January 20, 2011 – To support effective teaching and improved student performance, state […]
