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Two Secrets to Energize Your Culture in 2017

Guest Author

Jan 6, 2017

By: Jillian Darwish. Reinvigorated after the holiday break, many of us will begin to think about culture transformation initiatives to sustain that momentum. These two secrets and two big questions will help get you started.

EdLeaders sitting around discussing whether they're an innovator or an improver and working on school development plans

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Are You an Improver or an Innovator? Differentiating EdLeader Roles

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 5, 2017

Schools go through seasons—some periods demand an innovation sprint, while other periods require a sustained focus on improvement. The question is, does every EdLeader need to be a master of both?

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21 Tips for Connecting Learners to Their Community

Guest Author

Jan 2, 2017

By: Becs Boyd. Successfully bringing learning out of the classroom requires good relationships between educators, administrators, students and the community. These tips can help in getting started with Place-Based Education.

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A Year in Review: 2016 Publications

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 31, 2016

Looking for something to add to your reading list for the new year? You'll find plenty of free, useful insights in our list of 2016 publications to implement in the new year.

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Our 45 Favorite Blog Posts of 2016

Getting Smart Staff

Dec 30, 2016

We published close to 500 blog posts in 2016. That's a lot of reading, so we compiled our favorite posts from this year to make it a little easier to catch up on any important ideas you may have missed.

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Promoting Psychological Safety in Classrooms for Student Success

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 29, 2016

Helping young people develop the skills and confidence needed to become self-directed learners, creators, problem-solvers and project managers all begins by creating a safe place to learn.

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Three Tips for Leaving Your Classroom Island

Guest Author

Dec 29, 2016

By: Stacie Zdrojewski. In our classrooms, we often have students work in groups to solve a problem, but as teachers we often work alone. Here are a few ways to find opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and grow as a professional.

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Infographic | Math Success for English Language Learners

Guest Author

Dec 25, 2016

By: Heera Kang. Math skills are the top predictor for student success. With language-heavy instructional methods commonplace, how can English Language Learners (ELLs) have the same access to these essential skills?

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Innovating Large-Scale Assessments: Design Considerations for Education Leaders

Guest Author

Dec 24, 2016

By: Dr. Stuart Kahl. Interest in innovative assessment practices is growing, and it is important to capitalize on this momentum with new assessment strategies that emphasize higher order skills while minimizing the burden placed on schools.

A District Business Leader Goes Back To School

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A School District Business Leader Goes Back To School

Guest Author

Dec 23, 2016

By: Brian Adesso. It’s easy to get caught up in the operational side of running a school district when you work in the business office, so I decided to take a step back and experience our school district from the students’ perspective.

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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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