Exciting News: We’ve Been Awarded a Learning Forward Foundation Grant!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Dale Hair Affiliate Development Grant, bringing amazing opportunities for learning and growth to our community!
What This Means for You
- Stronger Board, Stronger Community: We’re equipping our board members with the tools they need to lead more effectively.
- Supporting Deep Professional Learning: Ensuring our board is well-versed in best practices and standards.
- Building Connections: Facilitating better collaboration and engagement with partners and members.
- A Day of Learning Event: Designed to foster learning and strengthen connections with our members, March 11, 2025.
This grant fuels our mission to enhance equity and excellence in education. Together, we’re on a journey to make a real difference. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
LFNJ Board Member Spotlight Samantha Shane
Samantha Shane, MA
Learning Forward New Jersey, Advisory Board
When I tell people I work at a Career Technical Education (CTE) school, also known as a vocational school, they often assume I’m working with students who have struggled academically or behaviorally. That's a pretty dated misconception of CTE programs.
High schools must bridge the gap between the skills employers need and the skills the students currently possess.
By design, CTE programs consider questions that are relevant to this gap. Do students know how to think of their feet? What skills will students need in the next five, 10 and 15 years to be successful? I think about these questions each day as I prepare my students to pursue a career in education. Incorporating CTE skills into teaching helps students have a deeper learning experience.
I also enjoy working with school leaders, teachers, and staff members to create meaningful learning experiences for students. I've created community events with local schools, professional learning opportunities for teachers, and secure grants for staff members.
As a LFNJ board member, I hope to foster a sense of community and learning for all professionals.
NJEA
https://www.njea.org/from-classrooms-to-community/
Edutopia articles (all)
https://www.edutopia.org/profile/samantha-shane
EdSurge
New Jersey Affiliate "Chat and Chew"
Join ‘those in the know’ as October 9, 2024 kicks off the 2024-25 school year Chat ‘N Chew series with the Science of Reading center stage. Kim Tucker, an early literacy expert, will lead us with a brief presentation on the topic providing a common foundation and language for the lively discussion to follow. So bring a snack and enthusiastic, open mindset, and join us for a relaxing yet productive sharing with colleagues on an important topic to all of us; a topic exceptionally timely with the implementation of the updated NJSLS in ELA required for the 2024-25 school year..
Learning Forward New Jersey
Mission Statement
Learning Forward NJ builds the capacity of educators to implement and support professional learning to equitably serve all students, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Learning Forward New Jersey Membership Options
Learning Forward New Jersey is excited to offer two membership options for educators: Standard and Advantage.
The Learning Forward New Jersey Standard Membership is free! This membership gives you access to our quarterly newsletters and email invitations to upcoming events.
The Learning Forward New Jersey Advantage Membership costs just $15. This membership allows access to a shared folder of resources, discounted early registration to our annual conference, invite-only events, and a digital badge for your email signature. Advantage Members are also eligible for yearly honors and rewards. This membership can be obtained in two ways. Click here to complete the membership form and directions for where to send your form and payment. Or, choose Learning Forward New Jersey as your affiliate when you renew your membership with Learning Forward.
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Website: nj.learningforward.org
Location: New Jersey, USA
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