About

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The Always Ready for Learning Network is a collective action project by The Learning Accelerator (TLA). TLA is a national nonprofit that envisions a world in which each child receives a highly effective, engaging, and equitable education that ensures they will reach their full and unique potential. TLA's mission is to connect educators with the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to make this vision a reality.

This initiative is funded with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Walton Family Foundation. Partners are mission-aligned organizations with deep experience in remote, online, and blended learning as well as the development of innovative school and system designs. The cost of their time is covered by the initiative, which means participants can access the hands-on coaching and related resources for free.

What People Are Saying

“Firstly, I want to say how helpful this is, and how great a use of time these calls are. Thank you.”

— Tom Krebs, Chief Executive Officer, Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

“You picked the perfect partner for us! I knew that we needed help, but there was no one we could think of that had the expertise needed.”

— District Leader, Prince George's County Public Schools

“It was helpful to work with people who are working closely with other schools in the midst of this pandemic and have been working with schools before. Being questioned on our vision, our practices, the scope of work, our lens for equity, etc., was helpful in revealing the depth of the work ahead of us.”

— Amanda Bikowski, Elementary Assistant Principal, Maureen Joy Charter School

“I appreciated the open ear, familiarity with our district, insightful questions, and specific resources we were pointed to for the next steps.”

— John Rice, Executive Director, Teaching and Learning, Cedar Rapids Community School District