
Reclaiming Our Knowledge
Thought PieceI often find myself sharing an idea or opinion and then wondering, genuinely, “Where did that come from?” I’ll search through my life, what I’ve learned along the way, and try to tease out connections to the original source. Sometimes,…

The Learner First is Making Headlines
NewsCheck out the recently published headlines for The Learner First.
It is time for a Global Education Vision
The Learner First founder and CEO Joanne McEachen, along with international collaborators Vishal Talreja and Dr. Pilvi Torsti, recently…

Contributive Learning
ArticleAs the school year in the USA comes to a close, educators in all types of roles are reflecting on the year and its successes and challenges. While there are so many successes each day for educators, challenges and stressors always seem to be…

New Zealand Mathematics Workshops
NewsThe Ministry of Education is partnering with New Zealand Principals Federation on a series of workshops aimed at supporting principals to lead mathematics effectively in schools.
The workshops will be co-facilitated by Rob Proffitt-White (Math…

Stop the Swing, Start from Center
Thought PieceBy Beth Hamilton, Director, The Learner First USA.
I recently stepped away from the schoolhouse after 20 years in education that encompassed roles as a teacher, instructional coach, and, for the last 10 years, an elementary school principal.…

Going Toward vs. Going Away
Thought PieceBy Ellen Perconti, Superintendent of Goldendale School District in Washington State.
The New Year is a time when we typically reflect, set goals, and determine actions. It’s a time in our school year when we recommit to action plans for the…

Assessment: What’s the Fuss All About?
ArticleBy Mary Coverdale, Executive Director at The Learner First Australia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has perhaps unwittingly created a sliding doors moment in education. One consequence has been a global awareness of the scale of educational inequality…

Goldendale School District Awarded WSSDA Board of the Year
NewsThe Learner First has partnered with Goldendale School District (GSD) in Washington State since 2019. This week, GSD’s School Board was awarded Board of the Year in the category of Small School Districts for its extraordinary efforts in supporting…

Goldendale School District: A Commitment to Connection
ArticleBy Ellen Perconti, Superintendent of Goldendale School District in Washington State.
The 2021-22 school year is off to a great start, and our staff and students are enjoying being back together daily for learning and growing. Our focus in…

Moments of Joy
Thought PieceWhat does it mean to experience joy?
Looking back, I recall some unjoyful experiences of sharing middle names as a child. Mine is Joy. My classmates would hear it and start singing “Joy to the World” at the top of their lungs on the playground,…