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Can Space and Ecosystem Design Transform How We Learn? | Danish Kurani

Mason Pashia

Jan 23, 2026

"Architect Danish Kurani shares 7 design principles to transform learning spaces, fostering equity, creativity, and wellness in schools and communities."

Four-panel education graphic showing Culture of Reflection, Explicit PoG Skills Instruction, Making Skills Public, and Parallel Pedagogy concepts

New Pathways

Norwalk Public Schools: Unpacking the Levers for Deeper PoG Implementation

Abby Benedetto, Kimberly Erickson

Jan 22, 2026

Norwalk Public Schools leverages four key implementation levers to bring its Portrait of a Graduate to life, ensuring deep, system-wide impact.

Competency-Based Education

What if Proficiency is not Proficient? The Case for Calibration

Rebecca Midles, Nate McClennen

Jan 20, 2026

Calibration ensures consistent, equitable assessments in CBE. Learn why shared judgment is essential for personalized, competency-based systems.

Students and educators cut a ribbon at a "Real World Learning" virtual storefront grand opening ceremony

Leadership

Why Schools Should Leverage Their Local Chamber of Commerce: Building Economic Opportunity Through Local Partnerships

Mason Pashia, Shawnee Caruthers

Jan 19, 2026

Unlock real-world opportunities for students by partnering with local chambers of commerce to build economic mobility and career pathways.

Four panelists for "Upgrading Quality and Explainability of Educational Measurement in the AI Era" webinar by Study Group

EdTech

Taking Stock: Reflections on Upgrading the Quality and Explainability of Educational Measurement in the AI Era

Gaby Lopez, Eric Tucker

Jan 15, 2026

How might we upgrade the quality and explainability of educational measurement in the AI Era?

SAMR Model diagram by Dr. Ruben Puentedura showing four technology integration levels: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition

The Future of Tech and Work

Rethinking SAMR in the Age of AI: Why the Model Needs a Second Axis

Vriti Saraf, Nate McClennen, Katie Martin

Jan 15, 2026

The SAMR model needs a second axis to account for AI’s diverse impacts on learning, emphasizing both positive and negative outcomes.

Leadership

Revitalizing Culture and Community at St. Labre | A Conversation with Curtis Yarlott

Mason Pashia, Guest Author

Jan 13, 2026

Discover how St. Labre Indian School supports Indigenous education, cultural revitalization, and language preservation with Curtis Yarlott.

Norwalk Public Schools' Portrait of a Graduate wheel showing five competencies: Critical Thinker, Self-Directed Learner, Global Citizen, Synergistic Collaborator, and Effective Communicator.

Competency-Based Education

Norwalk Public Schools: Levers for Living the Portrait of a Graduate (a 7-part series)

Abby Benedetto, Kimberly Erickson

Jan 12, 2026

Join Abby and Kimberly as they document the journey of the Norwalk Portrait of a Graduate and its role in education.

A friendly AI robot tutors a teenage student using holographic math and history displays in a futuristic study setting.

The Future of Tech and Work

Can AI Tutors Promote a True Growth Mindset? Exploring the Risks and Promise of Custom GPTs in Education

David Ross

Jan 8, 2026

Explore AI tutors' potential to foster growth mindsets in learners, emphasizing thoughtful design over blind rejection of emerging tech."

Four diverse high school students collaborating on a robotics project with a laptop and tablet in a classroom.

EdTech

Beyond the Black Box: Why AI Needs to Show Its Work

Eric Tucker

Jan 7, 2026

Understanding how AI shows its work is essential. Learn about the need for transparency in AI-driven educational tools.

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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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