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Time for an Honest Conversation About Confronting Change

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Dec 19, 2015

Any big decision can be co-owned as long as the needs the solution are addressing themselves were arrived at in consensus. This means shifting “ownership” from an element in an individual educator’s status quo to the desire for something more valuable in their practice.

Ed Policy

Rethinking Accountability for Continuous Improvement of Next-Gen Learning Models

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Dec 18, 2015

Next generation accountability systems should provide greater transparency on multiple measures of student learning. With ESSA, states will now have flexibility to redesign assessments for student-centered learning.

Leadership

What Would Happen if We Put Students First?

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Dec 18, 2015

The budget crisis in Pennsylvania has put a lot of stress on the school districts, their staffs and ultimately students. Julie Young, CEO of Global Personalized Academics, discusses the importance of adults putting students first in these situations.

Personalized Learning

The 7C’s to College and Career Competency

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Dec 16, 2015

7C's to College and Career Competency, a foundational model that can be used from the classroom to district level for organization of instruction to authenticate and personalized learning.

EdTech

Intel Education Accelerator Forecasts 2016 EdTech Trends

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Dec 14, 2015

The Intel Education Accelerator is a microcosm of the education technology landscape – and as it’s populated by innovative, cutting-edge startups, it’s an excellent indicator of the latest trends.

EdTech

How the Hour of Code can Make a Difference for Critically & Terminally Ill Students

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Dec 12, 2015

Computer Science Education Week is a timely reminder that we need ways of enabling the most marginalized children to be included in activities like Hour of Code.

Ed Policy

From “Shock and Awe” to Systemic Enabling: All Eyes on New Hampshire

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Dec 11, 2015

Instead of creating change through compliance and extrinsic motivators, the new era of education and education policy will require ecosystems of policy, regulation, investment, and operating structure that enable, rather than dictate.

Difference Making

Self-Directed Learners with Strong Character will be the Next Generation of Leaders

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Dec 8, 2015

At the heart of a thriving school community is a commitment to building self-directed learners. The capacity for students to own their learning, and have the motivation to do so, is a primary determinate of success in college, vocation and in life.

Leadership

5 Ways to Build Student Agency in the Digital Age

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Dec 7, 2015

As educators and parents, we have to re-visit how our students spend their time. We need to increase their opportunities for unstructured play, independent thinking, creative expression, and meaningful contribution. We need to help them build their sense of agency.

EdTech

Why Students in My Schools Can Test Drive Careers

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Dec 6, 2015

By: Dr. Patrice Prujol. A Louisiana superintendent shares more about the success of Course Access in her school district helping students try out careers they might not have found otherwise.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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