Sustainability in Professional Learning Communities: Historical Insights and Future Strategies

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Abstract

This study examined the challenge of making Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) sustainable in the face of shifting educational contexts. It traces the roots of PLCs, examines new and existing strategies for their sustainability, and explores design thinking for the future transformation of PLCs to achieve durability, equity, and a meaningful impact on all teachers. This study considers the influence of school leadership, interdisciplinary learning, and technology in supporting and strengthening PLCs, as well as the challenges of student diversity and institutional support for PLCs. These findings offer insights into building resilient learning communities that adapt to change and enhance teaching and learning excellence (Boom-Muilenburg et al., 2021).

Authors

• Chinyere I Odia, University of North Texas

• Sukai Durosimi, East Fort Worth Montessori Academy