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.
How ASU is Building the Capability and Character of Educators
Leading the education school at what has been called the most innovative university comes with some pressure to innovate. Carole Basile is in her second year as dean of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. Dr. Basile and the talented faculty recognized that the innovation economy requires new learning models and that new and transformed schools require a new kind of preparation.
Smart Review | Learner-Centered Innovation
By: Emily Liebtag and Adam Kulaas. We think Learner-Centered Innovation by Dr. Katie Martin is a must-read. It sparks action, which as an underlying theme echoed throughout the book, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Here, we look at it in a little more depth.
Deeper Learning 2018 | Powerful Adult Learning
While words can’t even being to describe the energy and awesomeness of Deeper Learning 2018, I spent time thinking about what makes this conference so different (and why you really ought to go next year). Here, I share a few of my biggest reflections…
Education Systems Should Be Based on How Students Develop
A flowering of research from neuroscience, psychology, early childhood, and a variety of other disciplines on the science of learning and development has begun to shed light on what is necessary for students to reach their full potential. How can our systems catch up to these findings?
The Power of Visiting Schools – How to Plan Your Next Visit
By: Loretta Goodwin. Organizing an effective tour takes time and effort. Going along on a tour requires dedication to one’s craft and a willingness to be open to new experiences. Here are some ways that tour organizers can optimize the experience.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
By: Amy McGrath. More and more young people are starting to build their own businesses. Mark Greenberg is the founder and CEO of BuildEd. He uses his experience as an entrepreneur in industries ranging from consulting to real estate investment to develop entrepreneurship courses for partners like ASU Prep Digital and several K-12 programs.
InquirED Combines Curriculum and PD To Support Inquiry-Based Learning
InquirED is an unusual EdTech startup in several ways. It combines curriculum and professional learning in ways that support teachers. It’s female-led. Shanti Elangovan is a scrappy entrepreneur with three master’s degrees (education, business and health).
Why your School’s Next Hire Should Be an Opportunity Wrangler
School systems across the country are investing in a deliberate manner to connect students to supports and opportunities. Here are four examples of the different shapes those investments are taking.
School Networks: Getting Beyond the Technical
As soon as our network makes a partnership official with a new affiliate, the first question is typically: “When can we get a copy of your curriculum?” While this is flattering, it completely misses the larger point for why our network exists.
Let’s Meet Up at SXSW EDU!
This year we’re excited to be a media partner for SXSW EDU, and as part of that we’ll be on the ground live reporting on Twitter and recording audio for upcoming podcast episodes. Here are some of the panels we're most excited for--we hope you'll join us!