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.
It’s Time to Trash the Terms “Non-Cogs” and “Soft Skills”
By: Andy Calkins. In this blog Andy suggests a deliberate adoption of language that lives up to the central importance of persistence, self-control, curiosity, conscientiousness, grit and self-confidence in students’ genuine readiness for everything they encounter during their PreK-12 experience.
Instructional Leadership through Focused Observation and Feedback
By: Sarah-Jane Caban. As part of our Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning series, Sarah-Jane writes about Relay's Graduate School and their work to help prepare principals for Deeper Learning environments through their program, The National Principals Academy Fellowship.
EdTech 10: It’s March Madness Baby
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.
Leveraging Innovative Policy Options for Students
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.
Student Rights & Voices Take Center Stage
By: Daniel Kao. Student rights is not just a list of things that a student should be able to do. Student rights is a mindset that empowers students to take control of their own learning, education, and lives.
70 Difference Makers at SXSWedu
The most exciting element of SXSWedu is the chance to meet, learn, and collaborate with other educators, EdLeaders and edupreneurs. Here’s 70 impact players, conversation leaders, and solution builders -- the difference makers we met in Austin.
The Transformational Leader
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.
Helping Chief Academic Officers Make The Shift From Managed Instruction To Personalized Learning
School district CAOs know how to build and run managed instruction regimes.Now they're trying to pivot to blended learning and they're getting a lot of pressure from their boss and teachers to consider updates. We explore the difference between managed instruction and next generation learning, and share 10 elements of comprehensive solutions to the challenge of helping chief academic officers reframe their work.
SXSWedu: Smart Cities
Every region needs to improve learning opportunities fast. This was the focal point of the discussion at SXSWedu that engaged contributors of the recently published 'Smart Cities' book.
States Must Change Too, For Blended Learning
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.