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Districts Racing to Personalize Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 27, 2015

The Race to the Top-District (RTT-D) program is contributing to the changes made by districts to personalize learning and blend learning environments. In many cases, it's working. And, new roles are emerging for teacher leaders as a result.

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EdTech 10: It’s March Madness Baby

Getting Smart Staff

Mar 19, 2015

Be it in your bracket or your inbox, knowing the most relevant and important information, in March Madness or in EdTech, is fundamental to understanding how you can advance as a learner on and off the court.

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Leveraging Innovative Policy Options for Students

Guest Author

Mar 18, 2015

By: Jamey Fitzpatrick. In this Smart Parents series blog, Jamey writes about the role of parents in helping their children successfully navigate online learning options, and shares resources for learning more about supporting students in online learning environments.

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The Transformational Leader

Guest Author

Mar 15, 2015

By: Carmen Coleman. In this blog for our Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning series, Carmen writes about the need for education transformation, and what skills leaders need to help better meet the needs of 21st century learners.

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States Must Change Too, For Blended Learning

Guest Author

Mar 11, 2015

By: Lisa Duty. Rhode Islands has a commitment to a blended learning future. Lisa describes how She describes how they're developing a five-year strategic plan that's engaging a team of Rhode Islander educators, parents, students, and community members from diverse backgrounds.

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Leadership Development in US Schools: The Opposite of Good

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 10, 2015

The new demands being put on school and systems leaders mean we need new ways of developing and cultivating school leadership.

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For Deeper Learning, Transform Schools Into Leadership Machines

Guest Author

Mar 10, 2015

By: Bryan & Emily Hassel. A new model for Deeper Learning leadership which includes advocating for new models of leadership including multi-school leadership models.

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How to Transform Convoluted Documents into Accessible School Report Cards

Jessica Slusser

Mar 5, 2015

We're excited that the My School Information Design Challenge worked, but re-imagining the way stakeholders consume and interact with school information continues to present a huge opportunity. States are now in the drivers seat!

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My School Information Design Challenge

Getting Smart Staff

Feb 26, 2015

The Foundation For Excellence In Education reports that developed a new, 21st century reporting strategy that better presents important school performance information.

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Tech Training Opens Lucrative Alternative to 4 Year Degree for Millennials

Jessica Slusser

Feb 10, 2015

Why we need more workers trained in the trades, the role of our schools in preparing students for careers and vocational training, and examples of innovative career centers providing technical training pathways.

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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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