Posts by Tom Vander Ark
Developing Career Clarity in High School
MajorClarity is a career and college readiness platform for middle and high school students that allows learners to test drive possible careers.
Going Green: National Network Incorporates Sustainability into Teaching and Operating Schools
The Green Schools National Network (GSNN) is a collaborative of more than 300 schools in 13 states working together to create climate friendly communities.
SparkNC to Ignite Pathways to High Tech Employment
SparkNC is a cooperative of 17 North Carolina school districts that will advance career pathways to high tech employment.
Personalized High School Pathways
Gem Prep launched personalized grade 10-14 student-led pathways that encourage students to choose a career direction and request funding to take the first steps toward that career.
New Small Community Based Schools Have Big Implications
Gem Prep is launching several microschools called Learning Societies across Idaho that will be using their online schools curriculum, with experienced parents running the sites at locations including churches, homes, and business office space.
New Connected-Growth Platform inspires Learning through Small Group Journeys and Stories of Impact
There needs to be a different way of thinking about unlocking human potential, one that treats knowledge as fundamentally linked to practice, people as having rich potential, and any designed innovation as just one component – rather than the sole focus – of an empowering ecosystem.
Innovating Together: the Geopolitical and Educational Path Forward
The new mission of school is cultivating curiosity, purpose and problem solving by inviting learners into real world challenges in diverse teams using smart tools.
Reimagining Charter School Authorizing to Focus on Student Learning and Development
Tom Vander Ark and Eric Tucker highlight seven ways to improve student learning and development.
Peer Mentoring Works…and Now It’s Scalable
Thinkist is a San Diego edtech startup that helps schools set up and manage peer tutoring programs designed to both close equity gaps and build a diverse teacher pipeline.
You Are Now The Host
A conversation is a safe space where different views are welcome but attacks are not--it’s moderation.