Learner-Centered
Student-authored pieces, learner storytelling, student voice.
Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?
While learner-centered ecosystems can begin in a variety of ways, establishing key people, practices, connections, or conditions to build upon is one approach to developing a strong foundation.
Building An Authentic Learning Culture Starts With Imperfection and Vulnerability
Aaron Schorn and Mike Yates highlight how to change learner perception of vulnerability and radically transform your classroom.
Portland Youth Exercise Power through Participatory Budgeting
Oregon implemented an experiment in giving young community members direct say over how to spend public dollars as a way to participate in community governance.
Students Are Still Telling the Stories
Students At Cherokee High School are creating their own video packages to continue the Cherokee tradition of storytelling.
Rigor or Vigor? What Do We Want For Our Children?
Rigor has become the driving force behind the contemporary education system. What if we evolved the system to be centered on vigorous learning experiences instead?
Elevating Student Voice through Voice Leadership Camps and the MViP Books
Antonio Boyd discusses the power of helping students find their voice with Dr. Katrina Hutchins, author of My Voice is Powerful.
Agency and Co-Authoring Thriving in Colorado Schools
Over the last few months, we’ve been fortunate to accompany school leaders to some outstanding Colorado schools that exemplify new learning models that lead to new pathways.
The Students Are Talking, It’s Time We Listen
Student voice is often requested, but only selectively. We must encourage, engage and include students far more than we already do in our education systems.
Igniting North Carolina’s Future: SparkNC’s Innovative Approach to Education
SparkNC gives North Carolina students a competitive edge in an uncertain future through real world experiences, emerging tech exposure and more.
The Future of Elementary Education: Literacy Launchpads that Ensure Literacy for All
Katie Martin and Devin Vodicka propose that microschools could be a more effective way to teach literacy than traditional grade-level classrooms.