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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Readiness Institute at Penn State’s Hope Moonshot Is Inspiring the Global Community
The Hope Moonshot project is a powerful tool available to educators to inspire a hopeful mindset for students.
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How High-Schoolers Launched a Start-up to Reduce Social Isolation in Seniors
Four teammates in Uncharted Learning’s year-long INCubatoredu entrepreneurship course at Vista Ridge High School in Austin, Texas developed Walkthru, which leverages VR to transport seniors on more than 350 immersive tours around the world.
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WorldOver International Handcrafts Uniques Experiences for Global Learners
WorldOver International is creating a craft learning experience for global learners focused on artisanal courses, social responsibility, advanced technologies, languages, high levels of support and unique learning adventures.
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Difference Making at the Heart of Giving
This year, we are focusing our gift guide on people, places and things that encourage contribution, giving and supporting local communities.
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A Unique Thanksgiving Season: Even More Reasons to Be Grateful for Our Teachers
By: Erin Gohl & Kristen Thorson. As we approach Thanksgiving, those of us who surround and depend on teachers—from parents of students to school administrators—must note, acknowledge, and convey thanks for all our teachers have done and continue to do for our children, families, and communities.
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Portrait of a School Wide Project Launch
Charter Elementary school launches universal school wide project as a means to engage all students and staff in a relevant, personalized, and public purpose.
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Difference Making: What Needs to Be At the Heart of Learning
Difference Making at the Heart of Learning, the new book by Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag is out now!
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Living in Beta: New Advisory Program Helps Teens Learn With Purpose
What if high school helped you pursue your passions and live and learn with purpose and intention? A new program, Living in Beta, is working to make this a reality.
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Getting Smart Endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Getting Smart has never endorsed a presidential candidate. This year is different. For our team, this election is about so much more than politics, it's about humanity.
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Rebellion As An Act of Community and Self-Love
Albert Camus’ prescient 1950 essay on how the act of rebellion serves as a good for your community and yourself rings true today.