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Stephanie Malia Krauss on Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Thrive in a Changing World

Tom Vander Ark
Apr 1, 2026
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Kevin Stoller on Designing Learning Spaces That Transform Education

Mason Pashia
Mar 25, 2026
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NEAAAT Students on their Portrait of a Graduate

Victoria Andrews
Mar 18, 2026
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Catching Up: School Choice, AI & Humanity, and Bottom-Up Innovation

Mason Pashia, Nate McClennen
Mar 13, 2026
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New learning models, tools, and strategies have made it easier to open small, nimble schooling models.

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Focused on charting and defining the future-ready education system we need to serve and prepare all learners.

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Focusing on how making a difference has emerged as one of the most powerful learning experiences.

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This campaign will serve as a road map to the new architecture for American schools. Pathways to citizenship, employment, economic mobility, and a purpose-driven life.

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We share stories that highlight best practices, lessons learned and next-gen teaching practice.

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Leadership

Getting Started with a Learner-Driven Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Guest Author
Dec 13, 2024

Explore learner-driven classrooms in Ohio focusing on student agency, engagement, goal setting, and personalized learning strategies.

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New Pathways

The Rise of AI Agents: More Time for Real-World Learning or the Era of Cognitive Laziness?

Nate McClennen
Dec 10, 2024

Explore how AI agents can transform education by increasing efficiency, fostering real-world learning, and posing challenges of cognitive laziness.

Deeper learning prepares students to master academic content, think critically, and solve complex problems.
Leadership

What Should Civic Readiness and Assessment Actually Look Like?

Mason Pashia
Dec 9, 2024

Explore the importance of robust, inclusive civics education to foster engaged, informed citizens and strengthen democratic society.

Students walk around a city with their competencies visible and transferable.
Competency-Based Education

A New Infrastructure for Learning Credentials

Guest Author
Dec 6, 2024

Full implementation and acceptance of new education models requires an explicit and collective rewrite of our learning infrastructure.

Learning Design

The Joy of Learning: A Core Principle for Success

Jordan Luster
Dec 6, 2024

Explore the transformative power of joyful learning, emphasizing connection, curiosity, and real-world engagement in education.

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Ed Policy

Supporting Students with Disabilities Through Changing Education Policies

Aarika Guerrero
Dec 3, 2024

Examines potential impacts of dismantling Department of Education on students with disabilities and strategies for families and educators.

Learning Design

In Ohio, A Capital City Starts to Connect Its Own Dots

Sam Chaltain
Dec 2, 2024

Columbus pioneers a learner-centered ecosystem, transforming education with community-based, real-world learning experiences.

Ed Policy

To Fully Realize Horizon Three, We Need New Accountability Systems

Guest Author
Nov 26, 2024

Redesigning education requires new accountability systems that promote equity, innovation, and local involvement, emphasizing reciprocal accountability.

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EdTech

Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2025

Getting Smart Staff
Nov 25, 2024

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

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Difference Making

The Importance of Purpose-Based Learning in K-12 Education

Nate McClennen
Nov 21, 2024

Purpose-based learning connects students to real-world tasks, boosting engagement and preparing them for societal contributions.

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