Agency and Co-Authoring Thriving in Colorado Schools
Over the last few months, we’ve been fortunate to accompany school leaders to some outstanding Colorado schools that exemplify new learning models that lead to new pathways.
Home Schools Grow With New Funding Streams
A growing number of students are learning in homes. These small schools create opportunities to test new learning models, expand supportive options, and extend access to new pathways.
Ten Innovative Educational Programs Awarded Grants to Transform Learning
Getting Smart Collective is thrilled to announce the ten dynamic microschools that have been selected as the recipients of our Big Push For Small Schools grant opportunity.
You’ve Been Notifeyed: How High School Students are Paving the Way to Driver Safety
As part of the INCubatoredu program, five students worked together to develop Notifeye, a driving awareness tool.
The Students Are Talking, It’s Time We Listen
Student voice is often requested, but only selectively. We must encourage, engage and include students far more than we already do in our education systems.
Why Focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals in School Is Good for Students, Staff, Families, and the Broader Community
Coolidge High School in Washington, DC is using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as the core of their Redesign journey with DC+XQ and focusing on Action Research, Global Experiences, and Wellness.
What Educators and Families Should Prioritize in the Age of AI
As technological breakthroughs, analytic methods, and artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly redefine what it means to be educated, they correspondingly transform how we can measure and inform learning and development.
Connecting College to Communities: California’s New Service Agenda
The state of California has launched the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, a bold step in equipping young people with viable pathways to employment.
More Real World Learning in Kansas City
On recent school visits, Tom Vander Ark observes multiple ways that KC schools are embedding real world learning.
How The Principles of Experimentation Can Support Postsecondary Decision-Making
One can facilitate conversations about postsecondary pathways within the classroom, empowering young people to share findings, feelings and hopes about their future.