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.

Ed Policy

A Proposal for Better Growth Measures

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 6, 2013

We create better growth measures by developing a system of comparable growth rates. It would require that an independent scale and a method of describing growth on that scale be adopted, along with a simple mechanism for conducting linking studies.

EdTech

The Business Role in Education: Examples, Expectations & Support

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 5, 2013

Three extraordinary corporate CEOs talk about talent development and the role of business in education. All three were trained as engineers and support the Common Core State Standards and expanded STEM education. Xerox CEO Ursula Burns urges business leaders to “include an education component into every meeting, let folks know you're paying attention, know your numbers, and use your power of convening with other companies and officials.”

EdTech

Can Sexy Accents Save Us?

Guest Author

Jun 3, 2013

Becoming bilingual not only has positive effects across unrelated disciplines like science and mathematics, but also appears to have some unanticipated, and delightful, side effects.

Leadership

Good Work: Iterating & Innovating At Scale

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 1, 2013

Four leaders had, by eight years ago, achieved a career crowning accomplishment of running a great school. None were satisfied. Each saw more opportunity to help boost youth success. They viewed blended learning as an chance to innovate and iterate. Unlike superficial Tinkering Toward Utopia, these leaders are engineering powerful learning pathways. Driven by a passion for impact at scale, leaders like Diane, Marcy, Tom and JoAnn are transforming U.S. education.

EdTech

What is the Problem With Professional Development?

Courtney Hanes

May 31, 2013

Courtney Hanes explains the idea of shifting from professional development to professional growth.

Ed Policy

Smart Cities: 10 Opinions About What Matters

Tom Vander Ark

May 29, 2013

Tom complied a list of folks thinking about cities and innovation - half from education and half from business and technology.

Ed Policy

Florida Policymakers Innovate with Online Learning

Getting Smart Staff

May 29, 2013

Affordable online college courses and expanded access to K-12 online courses and blended schools top the recently concluded 2013 Florida legislative session. Digital Learning Now report cards suggest that Florida has one of the best education codes in the country.

Leadership

The Metaphor of Disruptive Innovation

Marie Bjerede

May 27, 2013

Metaphors are how we, as humans, explain one thing in terms of another, for example understanding a logical argument as a building: “That argument has a strong foundation,” or “That argument crumbled under my assault.”

EdTech

Celebrating MOUSE: 15 Years of Engaging Kids, Narrowing Divide

Katie Vander Ark

May 23, 2013

MOUSE celebrated their 15th Anniversary on May 20th with a student led exhibit demonstrating the latest technologies and by honoring leaders dedicated to the education and technology arena.

Ed Policy

In Support of the Common Core

Tom Vander Ark

May 22, 2013

Common Core State Standards are thoughtful expressions of college- and career-ready expectations in reading, writing and math.

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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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