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Personalization: The New Frame

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 15, 2015

With the end of NCLB, a new frame is emerging that includes personalization, a competency focus, and work readiness. This new frame is evident in EdTech startups, new school grant programs, school district strategies, and emerging educator preparation programs.

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Charter Schools Turn 24, What’s Next?

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 9, 2015

Tom reviews 10 trends and developments of charter schools over the past two dozen years.

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DLN Report Card: Expanding Online Course Access in Texas

Guest Author

Jun 1, 2015

By: Erin Lockett. Course Access is on the rise in the Lone Star State. How the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are working together to increase access.

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The End of the Big Test: Moving to Competency-Based Policy

Tom Vander Ark

May 19, 2015

The use of assessment pilots and innovations zones where groups of schools apply and become authorized to operate alternative assessment systems will soon replace the frustration surrounding NCLB and end of year tests.

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DLN Report Card: Louisiana Leading the Way Through Course Access

Guest Author

May 18, 2015

By: Erin Lockett. The Louisiana Course Choice Program today serves as a national model. With its support, Louisiana students can choose from hundreds of online and face-to-face courses offered by over 37 active providers.

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DLN Report Card: Advancing Course Access in Michigan

Guest Author

May 13, 2015

By: Erin Lockett. How Michigan has built policies to streamline offerings that work toward ensuring that Course Access will be a sustainable part of its educational ecosystem.

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Inclusive and Iterative Plan Drives Rhode Island Forward

Tom Vander Ark

May 6, 2015

The story from The Ocean State of the most innovative planning process we’ve seen from a state or district, particularly in regards to inclusion and iteration. And, our historic opportunity to dramatically improve student learning.

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What Digital Learning Grade Did Your State Earn?

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 28, 2015

DLN’s annual report evaluates state progress in advancing digital learning and high quality learning opportunities for all students. Report cards evaluate state legislative and policy efforts regarding learning systems, quality online instruction, course access, school models, data privacy and more.

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DLN Report Card Preview: Creating Innovation Zones in West Virginia

Guest Author

Apr 23, 2015

By: Erin Lockett. The Digital Learning Report Card examines each state’s progress in implementing policies that give students access to high quality digital learning. Today we're highlighting progress with innovation zones in West Virginia.

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EdLeaders for the 21st Century

Bonnie Lathram

Apr 11, 2015

What do education leaders of the 21st century look like? They embody the same 4 C's that are also critical for students to build their 21st century skills: creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. 21st century ed leaders use the 4 C's to problem solve, provide visionary leadership, and transform schools and institutions.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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