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Agents For Learning Competition Spurs Teacher Engagement In ESSA

By Learning Forward
April 2016
Learning Forward and the National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future (NCTAF) are hosting a competition that invites teachers to submit written proposals for the best use of federal funding for professional learning under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). As part of their effort to highlight the critical role of teacher agency in professional learning, Learning Forward and NCTAF will use the competition to amplify and support teachers in understanding the provisions of ESSA aligning the allowable uses of funds under the law with their learning needs. Through the Agents for Learning competition, teams of educators will be invited to submit proposals for best uses of Title II and other federal funds under ESSA. The proposals will include: Analysis of teachers’ primary professional learning

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Agents for Learning Sponsors

As of April 15

  • America Achieves
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • Center for American Progress
  • Corwin
  • Council of Chief State School Officers
  • Educators 4 Excellence
  • Hope Street Group
  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
  • National Education Association
  • National Network of State Teachers of the Year
  • Scholastic Corporation
  • Teach Plus

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Gather your colleagues and your insights. Through the application process, you’ll share a vision for effective professional learning and identify your highest needs. You’ll also provide input on particular aspects of ESSA and how its implementation can most meaningfully support schools. See the tool on pp. 64-65 to begin the application process.

The deadline for applications is June 10. Learn more at www.lf.wphlab.com/get-involved/agents-for-learning-competition.

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