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Time: A timeless topic
https://learningforward.org/journal/the-time-dilemma/time-a-timeless-topic/
learningforwardtx
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Facilitating a Collaborative Inquiry Culture
Leading With Assumptions: Unintentional biases and beliefs that can make or break a school. After over 25 years in education as a...
Dr. Rob Thornell
Sep 3, 20237 min read
“Coach” is a Verb: A Learning Leader’s Guide to Building Capacity in Others
A Monthly Blog Series to Help Educators Grow Essential Coaching Skills Post 1: An Invitation to Try On a Coaching Identity Go ahead. Take...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Aug 7, 20234 min read
Top 5 Blog Posts
July is a great month to refresh and reset. Perhaps you want to do some light professional reading to catch up with what’s going on. Or...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Recharge Your Positivity Ratio at the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference
What will you do this summer to set yourself up for a great 2023-2024 school year? According to Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, a research...
Dr. Sue Chapman
May 31, 20239 min read
Learning to Become a Great Educator: Todd Whitaker Talks about Teaching and Leading
The best thing about teaching is that it matters, and the hardest about teaching is that it matters every day. Thanks so much for being a...
Dr. Sue Chapman
May 30, 20237 min read
Learning in Bloom: Growing Collective Efficacy in Your School Community
I love visiting the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden! The Garden is especially gorgeous at this time of year. Communities of flowers...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Apr 26, 20236 min read
Congratulations, You Have Been Promoted to Project Manager
In the last twelve months, how many hours did you and your team spend on projects that were never completed? Do any of these sound...
learningforwardtx
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Learning Forward Texas Announces New Board Members for 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023 Roanoke, TX - Learning Forward Texas, a professional learning organization dedicated to improving...
learningforwardtx
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Going Up! Elevate Student and Teacher Learning through School-Based Professional Learning
How can we maximize the impact of our professional learning efforts on educator and student learning? What strategic actions can we take...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Feb 22, 20235 min read
The Heart of Teaching: Quick Activities to Reconnect Educators with their Whys
February is a notoriously difficult month for educators. Winter break is a distant memory. Spring break is many weeks away. The weather...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jan 27, 20238 min read
Turning Toward Learning: Helping Educators Pivot from Resistance to Engagement
“How can we deal with resistance to professional learning and instructional improvement initiatives?” I’m hearing this question again and...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jan 2, 20237 min read
Turning Crisis into Learning: Moving from Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
We’ve all seen a lot of trauma in the last several years. Even if we have not personally experienced trauma, we know people who have. The...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Nov 29, 20225 min read
Joy Works: A Message for Educators in Challenging Times
I felt overworked and undervalued. My focus had slowly begun to shift more toward resenting certain structures, norms, and philosophies...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Oct 28, 20227 min read
The Name of the Game is Learning
Using Game-like Protocols to Tackle Problems and Build Professional Expertise How can we create a safe space for collaborative thinking...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Sep 29, 20225 min read
You’re Invited! Transformational Professional Learning that Feels Like a Party
What if professional development could be more like a party? In their new book, The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Aug 25, 20228 min read
Top 5 Blog Posts
Dr. Sue Chapman began writing a blog for Learning Forward Texas in the September 2021 StraightForward newsletter. We have seen increased...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Aug 1, 20222 min read
The Power of Moments in Schools:Design Defining Moments to Inspire and Sustain Your School All Year
What are defining moments and why are they important? I vividly remember the first time a parent thanked me for teaching her child. I can...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jul 11, 20227 min read
Standards Matter: Taking Action Toward Equity Through Professional Learning
Did you notice the date of the quote above? We have been talking about equity and attempting to achieve equity in our schools for many...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jun 10, 20227 min read
Ending a Challenging School Year with a Positive Vibe
How can we finish off 2021-22 in a way that leaves teachers and staff feeling proud of the work they have done across this challenging...
Dr. Sue Chapman
Jun 5, 20225 min read
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