Leadership
Content that enables educators, edleaders, organizations and families to increase capacity, apply a growth mindset and implement what’s next in learning on behalf of those entrusted to them.
Teacher Talent 2.0: Real-time PD, Data Use, Broadening Recruitment Pools
Increasing the talent pool, collaboratively working together to refine best practices, supporting teachers in the classroom and improving retention will make a significant difference in the quality of all teacher preparation programs, and as a result the achievement of our students.
10 Must-Know Professional Development Insights from Discovery Education
In our work across the country, we've recognized a strong need from teachers and leaders for information to inform how they can implement personalized, digital learning. Professional development is a key factor in boosting the likelihood of implementation success. We talked to two leaders on the front lines of Professional Learning from Discovery Education and share 10 insights from our conversation here.
Moving PD from Seat-Time to Demonstrated Competency Using Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are a digital form of certification that indicate when a person has demonstrated competency in a specific skill set. This resource produced by Getting Smart in partnership with BloomBoard, is the essential educators’ guide to implementing powerful professional learning with micro-credentials.
Making the Shift from Community Engagement to Community Collaboration
By Christina Jean & Lisa Duty. The new Community Collaboration for School Innovation toolkit developed by The Colorado Department of Education, The Colorado Education Initiative, and The Learning Accelerator outlines the shift from traditional community engagement to active community collaboration in four stages.
‘Most Likely to Succeed’ Tours all 50 States
Executive Producer Ted Dintersmith embarks on the second half of his 50 State Tour with Most Likely to Succeed with stops in the Northeast and Northwest meeting with Governors, Superintendents, parents, students and schools.
5 Keys to Forging Strong Parent Engagement
When Maurice (“Mo”) Green became superintendent of NC’s Guilford County Schools, one of the first things he did was to embark on a listening tour. He heard the same message over and over again: Focus more on parent engagement.
Of Note: Black Swans & Big Sky
It's been an interesting week. Promising capabilities were introduced while big storms hit the east coast and the stock market. Following are four thoughts on learning in an uncertain world filled with Black Swans, learning opportunities and changing markets.
Reclaiming the Classroom: How America Can Move Past Standardized Tests
In a book written by an educator for educators, Trenton Goble describes how America’s teachers lost control of education and how they can get it back.
How Storytelling Works in the Brain and Why We Need Stories
Stories--with their intentional character development, plot formation, inflection points, and communicated core beliefs progress far beyond the basic language areas of the brain. They are crucial in
Using Data Conversations to Accelerate Impact and Improve Outcomes
By: Leo Bialis-White. Data provides hints, not answers. But when brought together with context and conversation, data can become actionable insights that translate into powerful changes for students. As an educator or school leader, here are strategies for fostering a culture that is receptive to data conversations.