Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Professional Learning Communities in Modern Schooling

Academic Literature Review

Sherry Franklin | Published: September 23rd, 2025 by K20 Center

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Summary

Professional learning communities (PLCs) foster educator collaboration, data-driven inquiry, and shared leadership to improve student outcomes. Grounded in the IDEALS framework, PLCs emphasize trust, self-efficacy, and authentic learning to drive continuous instructional improvement.