Archive: Jan 2017
Personalized Learning
How Do We Ensure Personalized Learning is a True Equity Initiative?
By: Ace Parsi & Maria Moser. Personalized learning is a trend that promises to provide new opportunities to achieve equity in our education system, but challenges persist. Here, I discuss those challenges and strategies to overcome them.
SEL & Mindset
How to Help Students Steer Clear of Fake News
By: Kevin M. Levin. Fake news spread like wildfire in the recent election, but misinformation has always been a problem. In this post, I explore the history of fake news and provide some strategies for identifying it.
Leadership
10 Reasons Why Lifelong Learning is the Only Option
Many have spoken about the importance of fostering an enduring love of learning and ongoing growth, and it will continue to grow in importance in the coming years. In this post, we talk about why that is, and what shapes lifelong learning can take.
Early Learning
Why Early Childhood Education Matters Now More than Ever
By: Tammy Kwan. As the world continues to change at an ever-faster rate, how can we best prepare the next generation to flourish in this new economy? Moreover, how can we do it equitably? Early education is key.
Ed Policy
The First 100 Days: An Education Blueprint for A Dynamic Economy
By: Lillian Pace. While there are many unknowns about the days ahead, one thing is certain. A successful economic agenda must include a deep commitment to expanding educational opportunity for all Americans.
Project-Based Learning
Getting Smart Podcast | Shared Leadership for Deeper Learning
In this podcast, Unite LA president David Rattray chats with Tom about workforce readiness, the need for continued lifelong learning and how schools must adapt to prepare young people for a new economy and a changing world.
Place Based Education
Increase Student Motivation through Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose
By: Victoria Rydberg. Students are at their best when they have purpose and are contributing value. Place-based education can give students the autonomy, mastery and purpose to stay motivated and make meaningful community contributions.
Innov8
Innov8: Equity in Education
MLK Jr. Day makes our team think even more about the importance of equity in education, and how we can find ways to help encourage it throughout our school systems. Here are eight news items highlighting forward progress.
Leadership
Do You Want To Be A Thought Leader?
It's important for educators to share their experience and claim their place at the (digital) thought leadership table to keep improving innovation in our education system. So here are three ways they can work towards becoming recognized thought leaders.
Personalized Learning
Brain Training Breakthroughs: Improving Student Growth and Behavior
By: Scott Miller. In our school, we help students with learning challenges by working on executive function skills such as attention, focus and memory. Here are some techniques we've developed that are applicable to all students.