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Talk About It: Why Asking Questions and Sharing Ideas is a Core Part of Starting a School
Equity & Access

Talk About It: Why Asking Questions and Sharing Ideas is a Core Part of Starting a School

Guest Author
Oct 2, 2023

Dr. Eric Oglesbee discusses key tips for how to open and lead a new school.

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Charting a Course for Educational Transformation: The Power of Aligned Portraits

Rebecca Midles
Sep 28, 2023

This blog dives into the transformative journey of educational leaders, anchored by four dynamic portraits: the Portrait of a Learner, the Portrait of a System, the Portrait of a Leader and the Portrait of an Educator.

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KnoPro from NAF Expands Access to Work-Based Learning

Getting Smart Staff
Sep 27, 2023

NAF, a national network of high school career academies, launched a free work-based learning platform called KnoPro.

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Understanding Interventions: Broadening The Impact of Science

Antonio Boyd
Sep 26, 2023

Antonio Boyd highlights multiple organizations that are determined to increase representation in STEM programs and fields.

Avoiding Accidental Harm - Jennifer D Klein
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Avoiding Accidental Harm: Fostering Positive Impact on Students’ Lives

Guest Author
Sep 25, 2023

Author Jennifer D. Klein believes it is possible for educators not just to avoid accidental harm, but to teach intentionally toward the needs and identities of every child.

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Future of Learning

Schools of the Future: Creating the Entrepreneurial Education Model

Michael Conner
Sep 21, 2023

Agency, choice, and elevating learner voice requires innovation, creativity and embedding entrepreneurship in our school models.

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From the State House to the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Help Bring Competency-Based Education Into Reality

Guest Author
Sep 19, 2023

Wyoming’s big shift towards competency-based education (CBE) isn’t just a policy milestone - it’s an opportunity to examine partnership-based approaches to implementing CBE.

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Purpose and Process to Ignite Intentional Conversations

Guest Author
Sep 18, 2023

Intentional relationships fuel intentional conversations - learn how to manifest them in your classroom.

CAPS Network Students Gain Skills and Scholarships
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CAPS Network Students Gain Skills and Scholarships 

Getting Smart Staff
Sep 15, 2023

Last fall, a survey of more than 1,000 of them showed that CAPS programs have significant influence on students’ professional growth.

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Video Insights – Start the School Year Strong

Guest Author
Sep 14, 2023

Eden Park Elementary School teachers foster a strong start to the school year, emphasizing student involvement in creating shared expectations and a community-focused learning environment.

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