Posts by Shawnee Caruthers
From Classroom to Career: How Deeply Embedding Career Clusters Can Help Bridge the Gap
Career Clusters expand beyond CTE, integrating real-world learning for holistic student development and readiness across the education system.
Empowering Futures by Turning Electives into Meaningful Career Pathways
Transform high school electives into career pathways, aligning with career clusters and embedding certifications for future readiness.
Afrofuturism as Liberation and Design with Ingrid LaFleur
Afrofuturism empowers marginalized communities by envisioning futures where Black excellence thrives, fostering innovation and representation in STEM and beyond.
The Time For Futures Is Now
Every decision we make shapes the reality for future generations. We must embrace not knowing, and prepare ourselves with new tools and mindsets that enable us to grapple with what could be and pay attention to signals that help predict and prepare for upcoming challenges.
Real World Learning in Action
Shawnee Caruthers shares why providing stakeholders the time and access to gain inspiration from their local community creates more educational prototyping for innovative student experiences.
Operation Breakthrough: Changing Life Trajectories From Birth to Citizenship
Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization dedicated to loving children and opening up their hearts to share what’s possible.
Real World Learning Case Study: Kansas City Region
The Real World Learning initiative that mobilized over 75 high schools so that every student graduates with a diploma and authentic learning experience.
Surviving the Extremes at the WPS Summit
Rashawn Caruthers details her attendance at the 2021 WPS Summit.
I Am a Teacher: A Pledge of Commitment and Unity
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the dedication, commitment and time educators pledge to every day learners.
Schools That Create a Public: Larry Rosenstock on Leadership
Reflecting on a life spent teaching students and teachers how to “just try,” founder of High Tech High Larry Rosenstock shares his experiences, advice, and lessons learned.