Archive: Aug 2013
Leadership
Smart List: 20 Teacher & Leader Developers, 10 School Improvers
Today we are recognizing 10 human capital builders, 10 leadership developers, and 10 school improvement providers.
Leadership
Rocketship’s Preston Smith on Investing in the Art of Teaching
Like with art, you can color in the lines and copy pictures, or you can learn the foundational techniques you need to create your own masterpieces. At Rocketship, we’re investing in our teachers and school leaders so that they can continue to grow into the master artists that our Rocketeers deserve.
Personalized Learning
Deeper Learning–Not Just for Honor Students
Secondary schools that promote deeper learning engage all students in powerful learning experiences; they develop academic mindsets scaffolded by strong supports.
Uncategorized
How Schools Boost Student Performance through Architectural Design
The shift from concrete and brick to wood and glass, from overhead lights to natural lighting, from carpeted floors to hardwood, and from enclosed, square rooms to open spaces with curves isn’t just a matter of aesthetics. It’s about creating a better educational environment.
EdTech
Time for A Thumbs Up for SXSWedu
It’s that time! Community votes and comments for SXSWedu are now open! We'd love your vote!
EdTech
Infographic- Google Glass In Education
Soon "four eyes" will be taken as the ultimate compliment if wearing Google glass can make all these things possible in the classroom!
Leadership
Deeper Learning as a Turnaround Strategy
Good schools have good goals; they use a variety of strategies to personalize learning supported by aligned supports, staffing, and schedule.
Ed Policy
Boot Camp Parents Shape Up to Impact Ed Policy
Seventy-five such parents joined PublicSchoolOptions.org’s 2013 Annual Parent Advocacy Boot Camp, where they explored the national education debate and learned how to impact reform in their own states.
Personalized Learning
New and Inspiring STEM Initiatives
In the past couple weeks, I've read about a lot of STEM initiatives in the news, but two in particular seemed worth sharing: