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Innov8

Innov8: Library Love

Apr 12, 2017

In celebration of National Library Week and its 2017 theme “Libraries Transform,” here are eight innovative education resources also created to transform and support 21st-century learning.

Project-Based Learning

Preparing to Lead in a Project-Based World

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 6, 2017

This publication shares how technology is exponentially changing the learning landscape, how the roles for education and community leaders are being redefined accordingly, and how individuals and groups can prepare to lead in this increasingly project-based world.

Place Based Education

Learning Through Community Health Partnerships

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 30, 2017

By: Corinne Neil. What happens when a school invites teens to learn about Alzheimer's and dementia from world class researchers & physicians, then connects these young people with Alzheimer's & dementia patients and caregivers? Find out here.

Innov8

Innov8: Looking Ahead

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 29, 2017

In light of our excitement for spring to fully arrive and our optimism for the upcoming month, this week's top 8 education news stories are all about looking ahead.

Smart Lists

Smart List: 100 Middle & High Schools Worth Visiting

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 28, 2017

School visits are a great way to learn. After a lot of visits of our own, and a number of community recommendations, we’re excited to share this list of 100 secondary schools that can give educators a refreshing outlook on what schools can do.

Personalized Learning

What Does Personalized Learning Mean for Teachers?

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 28, 2017

In personalized learning models, educators’ roles are more important than ever as they design customized approaches, and their professional expertise is valued and respected.

Podcasts

Smart List: 78 Podcasts You Should Check Out

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 23, 2017

Grab your headphones, sync the bluetooth, and get ready to listen: our list of podcasts will support your learning, teaching, and knowledge in general!

Innov8

Innov8: Spring Forward

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 22, 2017

It's officially spring, which means out with the old and in with the new! In recognition of this welcome change, this week’s top news stories celebrate education leaders springing toward new beginnings and innovations in learning.

EdTech

Elementary & Middle Schools Worth Visiting

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 21, 2017

Here at Getting Smart, we think school visits are the best form of professional learning. Based on a couple thousand school visits, and with help from colleagues and readers, we’ve compiled this list of elementary and middle schools worth visiting.

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SEL & Mindset

What Happens When Principals and District Administrators Sit in the Student’s Chair?

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 17, 2017

By: Heera Kang. In this experiment, EdLeaders were exposed to two types of math lessons: one solid, traditional lesson, and one that exemplified innovative techniques not centered around memorizing. The results may change the way we teach math.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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