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Enhancing Education Through Transparency

Guest Author

Feb 24, 2025

Transparency builds trust in education, enhancing school-parent partnerships and improving student outcomes at Pine Street School.

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5 Obstacles (and Solutions) to Transforming School Systems for the 21st Century

Guest Author

Feb 13, 2025

Kentucky's Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) reflects on their multi-year journey into rethinking education.

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How AI is Changing Learning Goals

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 11, 2025

Explores how AI is reshaping education, emphasizing curiosity, agency, and AI management as essential skills for future learning and work.

William Frantz Elementary School, New Orleans, 1960. US Marshals with Young Ruby Bridges on School Steps

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Honoring the Foundations of Educational Equity

Aarika Guerrero

Feb 7, 2025

Explore Black Americans' fight for educational equity, honoring past leaders and ongoing work for systemic change.

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Transforming Teaching in Ohio’s Largest School District

Guest Author

Jan 16, 2025

Columbus City Schools innovates education with real-world problem-solving, transforming teaching roles and enhancing student engagement post-pandemic.

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WISE recognizes innovative projects from around the world

David Ross

Jan 14, 2025

WISE recognizes innovative global education projects focused on equitable learning, AI, and impactful solutions for diverse challenges.

Leadership

Getting Started with a Learner-Driven Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Guest Author

Dec 13, 2024

Explore learner-driven classrooms in Ohio focusing on student agency, engagement, goal setting, and personalized learning strategies.

Deeper learning prepares students to master academic content, think critically, and solve complex problems.

Leadership

What Should Civic Readiness and Assessment Actually Look Like?

Mason Pashia

Dec 9, 2024

Explore the importance of robust, inclusive civics education to foster engaged, informed citizens and strengthen democratic society.

Ed Policy

To Fully Realize Horizon Three, We Need New Accountability Systems

Guest Author

Nov 26, 2024

Redesigning education requires new accountability systems that promote equity, innovation, and local involvement, emphasizing reciprocal accountability.

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EdTech

Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2025

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 25, 2024

Explore top education conferences in 2025 to connect with thought leaders and discover innovations in edtech, AI, and personalized learning.

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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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