Difference Making
Our challenges and opportunities are shared and it’s never been easier, or more important to make a difference.
From hundreds of school visits and thousands of conversations with students, parents, preachers, policy-makers and the like — making a difference has emerged as the most important way for us to transform learning experiences for young people and build a better future for all. We look forward to continuing to share these experiences with you through our blog and an upcoming book.
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Empowering Math Teachers to be Culturally Responsive
Tanaga Rodgers details the importance of empowering math teachers to be culturally responsive.
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You Are Now The Host
A conversation is a safe space where different views are welcome but attacks are not--it’s moderation.
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Evolving Through Connections, Feedback, and Relevancy
What does the word "evolve" mean to you as an educator? Katie Martin and Lainie Rowell share their thoughts.
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Difference Making: A Story of Hope and Restoration in Duquesne City School District
Justin Aglio shares the story of hope and restoration for one small, marginalized district outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Insight from the Great Learning Conversations: 8 Ways Parents Want to Connect With Schools
With Brookings’ Playbook data and the fruits of IDEO’s design sprint as the starting point, Kidsburgh began hosting Great Learning Conversations in 10 western Pennsylvania communities. Here’s what they found.
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Operation Breakthrough: Changing Life Trajectories From Birth to Citizenship
Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization dedicated to loving children and opening up their hearts to share what’s possible.
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Students Work To UnTextbook Their Learning
On the UnTextbooked podcast, students change history by having conversations with real historians about dynamic, researched history books and try to get answers to big questions.
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Pandemic Innovation at Piper Schools
Tom explores how a small school district can come together, even in the middle of a health crisis, and innovate for equity.
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Schools Alive With Possibility
Are schools alive with possibility? Tom explores four hopeful emerging K-12 education trends.
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Care: A Love Story
Eric Tucker and Eva Dienel shares the story of Paul and Margaret O'Neill and explores how we can compose a future that places care at the center.