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.
Innovation Leadership
By: Lyle Kirtman. Can a leader in education be innovative, get results and stay alive in their job in today's public education world of compliance and accountability? Yes, but it takes courage, commitment and focus!
Smart Cities: Providence Picking Up The Pace
After successful pilot projects, the Highlander Institute has been pulled deeper into partnerships with Providence Schools to expand blended learning and competency based opportunities across the district.
Next-Gen Models Planned for Washington State
The first Washington State Charter School Conference focused on quality schools, personalized learning, and the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Smart Cities: Milwaukee, Schools that Can
Education in Milwaukee is on the rise. Watch Kern, listen to Fuller, support Andrietsch, add a dose of innovation and things will get better fast.
6 Tips for Building Grantmaking Partnerships
Ellerbe, the VP Engagement at MIND Research Institute, and I are leading a discussion on funding alliances (For Better or For Worse: Fundraising Partnerships) at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas at the end of June.
The 10 Questions Every Superintendent Needs to Answer
There are (at least) ten questions that every superintendent needs to answer to maximize their contribution.
Thinking About Impact Research at ASU
Sasha Barab, Center for Games & Impact at ASU, hosted a small academic conference on Impact-Based Research (#ImpactResearch) today. Leading voices presented research summaries from the learning sciences.
Preparing Teachers For Deeper Learning
A Getting Smart white paper that outlines the attributes of next-generation teacher preparation with recommendations to support the development of teacher preparation and development systems.
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning
Today Digital Promise and Getting Smart released “Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning: Competency-Based Teacher Preparation and Development.” This white paper outlines the attributes of next-generation teacher preparation and makes recommendations to support the development of teacher preparation and development systems.
Smart Cities: Chicago Develops in “Leaps” and Bounds
Tech innovation is empowering teachers and students in Chicago, IL, rivaling New York and second to the Bay Area for EdTech start ups and funders. Here is the latest update for the #SmartCities series.