Research has found that high-quality curricula have a significant impact on student achievement (Steiner, 2017; Chingos & Whitehurst, 2012). But a curriculum is not effective on its own. It requires ...

As two former school superintendents, we’ve witnessed firsthand how learning communities can enrich the personal and professional lives of classroom teachers. In school systems nationwide, we have ...

For over a decade, professional learning communities (PLCs) have been touted as an effective way to build upon the knowledge and skills of experienced teachers, yet much of the evidence base is ...

Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. If you are on the lookout for an educator community, or you happen to be an administrator trying to find out ...

The Saint Louis University School of Medicine learning community program fosters meaningful connections between faculty, students, and administration by facilitating longitudinal mentorship ...

Professional learning in many districts must undergo radical reform, from a model that’s outdated and ineffective to one that’s personal, empowering, and owned by the learner. How can we create such a ...

“Community” is a hot buzzword, referring to everything from a physical neighborhood to a cohort of people rallying around a purpose or shared interest. As observed in Harvard Business Review: “The ...

Interdisciplinary learning experiences/curriculum cohesion (where and when feasible) Some courses that do not exceed 30 students per section (clusters can include ...

The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to offer support for the creation of Faculty Learning Communities for the 2025-26 academic year. Faculty Learning Communities are composed of no more than 5 ...

The mission of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Learning Communities Program is to cultivate a supportive and welcoming community that fosters professional identity formation. We seek to accomplish ...

Living Learning Communities enhance the college experience by gathering motivated students with similar goals and interests together under the same roof. First-Year ("Freshman") college students ...