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Difference Making

The Power of Participation: Why Public Leadership and Civic Readiness is a Solution to our Schools’ Engagement Problem

Tom Vander Ark, Nate McClennen, Fernande Raine

Dec 4, 2025

Discover how the power of participation reshapes education, turning students into active co-creators of their learning experiences.

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Personalized Learning

Education’s Netflix Moment: A “Yes, And” Approach for Assessment System Innovation

Eric Tucker, Edward Metz

Dec 3, 2025

Understanding the new era of assessment requires balancing traditional methods with innovative, adaptive strategies for growth.

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Equity & Access

How Can Historical Thinking Change the Civics Education Conversation?| A Conversation with Zachary Coté

Mason Pashia

Dec 2, 2025

Explore historical thinking as a civic tool with Zachary Cote of Thinking Nation. Learn how it empowers learners to navigate democracy and the present.

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EdTech

Can Tutoring—and Technology—Finally Solve Bloom’s Two Sigma Problem?

Guest Author

Nov 25, 2025

Tutoring and technology are revolutionizing education, addressing Bloom's two sigma problem with scalable, cost-effective, high-impact solutions.

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EdTech

So you can “Finish School” in 2 Hours a Day, Then What?

Mason Pashia, Nate McClennen

Nov 20, 2025

"AI in education: Alpha School’s 2-hour mastery-based model and experiential learning redefine student outcomes and the future of learning."

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EdTech

The Unspoken Dangers of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Winning Locally on the Science of Reading Requires Federal Resources, Rights, and Research

Eric Tucker

Nov 19, 2025

Uncover the complexities of the science of reading and how authentic assessments can drive literacy advancement in schools.

EdTech

How Confirmation Bias Hijacks Student Thinking — and What Educators Can Do About It

David Ross

Nov 18, 2025

Understand how confirmation bias education shapes our perceptions and influences the content we consume online.

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Learner-Centered

In Ukiah, Eternal Truths Are Saving Young Lives

Sam Chaltain

Nov 17, 2025

Big Picture South Valley High empowers struggling teens with personalized, learner-centered education, fostering community, healing, and purpose.

Ed Policy

Proof Point, Pressure Point: Why Signals Will Make or Break What Comes Next

Carri Schneider

Nov 13, 2025

Signals like microcredentials and LERs are critical proof and pressure points in creating a trusted, learner-centered education ecosystem.

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EdTech

Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Measurement and Assessment System Innovation: A National Mission to Secure the Future of Learning and Work

Eric Tucker

Nov 12, 2025

Explore how The Study Group is transforming education through AI-powered measurement and assessment initiatives for better learning.

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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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