Equity & Access
Equity and access follows schools, frameworks and leaders who put equity at the center of what they do to create a level playing field for all students and remove any implicit bias in the curriculum or way that it’s taught. In a time of highlighted inequities, this is the most important work in education.
The Importance of Teacher Voice
Only 59% of teachers surveyed are confident voicing their honest opinions and concerns, but as Cameron Paterson explains, the rich experience and expertise of teachers mean that their opinions should be sought, listened to, and highly valued.
The Anywheres and Somewheres of Global Education
A recent trip to Moscow re-enforced one of David Ross's longtime concerns with global education. Learn more about the Anywheres and Somewheres of global education.
Students’ Basic Needs Must Be Met Before They Can Learn Deeply
By: Bob Lenz and John Larmer. In order to become empowered and skilled graduates, students must master "deeper learning" competencies. However, getting to that level requires other needs be met first.
Families are Fundamental: Takeaways from The National Center for Families Learning Conference
Research shows that family engagement in learning has marked positive effects on learning measures across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. How can we get more families engaged in their children's learning? This conference provided some fresh ideas.
Low-Cost Schools Are Transforming Africa
Bridge International Academies is a platform network that is helping prepare youth in Africa for the future through low-cost private schools.
Camp C-Block Introduces Blockchain Technology to Black Girls
Project Bitmobile aims to empower women and girls in this emerging technical field by providing real-life introductions to blockchain technology by increasing awareness of the possibilities of blockchain technology and crypto assets.
EdNavigator: Supporting Families Through Education Wayfinding
EdNavigator, a New Orleans-based nonprofit, has developed an interesting and exciting strategy for helping socioeconomically disadvantaged families find the best educational opportunities available to them. Learn more about their approach here.
Incentivizing Great Behavior in Challenging School Settings
By: Wayne D'Orio. Indian Springs High School transformed their school culture by focusing on building relationships and incentivizing students to make good decisions.
Boosting Career Readiness in Dallas
When less than 10% of Dallas County 8th graders from 2006 went on to complete college, community leaders set out to find a better way. Dallas County Promise is a transformational effort to help a community move forward to solve the talent gap through equitable college completion and job training.
Better Together: Why Networks Are the Future of Learning
The new thing in education is working in networks. And there’s good reason because the demands of the work have outstripped the toolset. Creating powerful learning is hard work and there’s no reason for teacher teams to work alone. Networks make powerful learning possible at scale.