Learning Design
This topic covers topics from school and system design to the science of learning.
From Last Chance to First Choice: Alternative Schools That Show the Way Forward
By: T. Vander Ark & R. Midles. Tom and Rebecca share seven types of schools that provide a learner-centered alternative to traditional high schools.
School Isn’t About Classes, It’s About Learning
By: Garrett Smiley. The easiest way for schools to ensure individual relevance and therefore counteract concerning mental health trends is by letting students lead their education through curiosity.
How Helping Students Get Comfortable With Failure Can Increase Economic Equity
M. Archbold & R. Harris. Michael and Ron share how equity begins when students face challenges, find resilience and persevere in the face of adversity.
Ten Ways Schools Can Build Students’ Social Capital
By: Dr. Tyler S. Thigpen. What really is our most essential form of wealth? Relationships of unconditional love and support are invaluable. Read 10 ways schools can help children become rich in relationships.
Remote Work as a Long Term Solution for Schools
By: Kate Eberle Walker. In a post-pandemic world, to remain attractive as employers, school districts should consider remote work solutions to win the battle for employee retention.
On Building a Network of Schools Using the One Stone Growth Transcript
We highlighted One Stone, one of the coolest schools in the world, in a recent virtual event. Find out more about what makes One Stone special.
It’s Time To Reimagine the K-12 Content Map
By: Antonia Rudenstine. What if the purpose of school were not assimilation, or social reproduction, but liberation? In the spirit of centering the lived experiences, identities, and needs of young people, reDesign is convening 250 content experts across 25 disciplines, with diverse backgrounds, funds of knowledge, perspectives, and geolocations to redefine the “canon” of K-12 content.
From Pandemic to Possibility: Now is the Time to Consider Competency-Based Education
By: B. Owens & J. Lee. The inequities exposed by the pandemic have forced educators to rethink their learning plan. Competency-based learning is helping to meet the needs of all students.
Thinking Inside the Box: Turning Vacant Box Stores Into Early Learning Facilities
In Kansas City, a district sought out to centralize their early learning programs and got creative with space.
6 Ways School Leaders Can Use TxLx Resources for Learner-Centered Summer Programs
With summer right around the corner, Devin Vodicka shares resources from the Texas Learning Exchange and how leaders and educators can use them to support planning and implementation of learner-centered summer programs.