New Pathways
Centering Learners by Design: Shaping the Future of Education
Discover how innovative, learner-centered designs are transforming education to better prepare students for the future.
Kindling the Spark: How the Portrait of a Graduate Becomes the Catalyst for Transformation
Adopting a Portrait of a Graduate fosters student agency, meaningful learning, and real-world application, transforming education systems for success.
Educators discuss the state of creativity in an AI world
Is AI enhancing or eroding student creativity? Educators share insights on AI's impact in classrooms and how they integrate it to foster creativity.
What Should Young People Get Really Good At?
Young people should master creativity, problem-solving, and future-ready skills by reimagining education and embracing a transdisciplinary approach.
The Next Horizon
"Horizon Three" aims to redesign education for a future-ready system grounded in equity and learner agency, highlighting innovative examples like Reggio Emilia.
New Frontiers in Education: VELA Con 2024 Ushers in a New Era of Learning
VELA Con 2024 marked a significant moment in education, uniting founders, thought leaders, and educators to explore innovative, personalized learning models. The event, themed "New Frontiers in Education," highlighted the power of entrepreneurial spirit and community collaboration in transforming the educational landscape.
The Time is Now for Revelatory Assessment
Revelatory Assessment redefines school purpose, centering on wonder, discovery, and joy to meet the dynamic needs of modern learners.
Amplifying Excellence in Career Education and Development
Highlighting educators who excel in inclusive career education and development, showcasing the transformative power of their work in special education.
How to Design Schools to Grow Thriving Adults: A Provocation
Explore the essential processes in education that foster real-world competencies to help students become thriving adults, beyond traditional core subjects.
Empowering Small Schools for Transformative Change
Our Big Push for Small Schools continues with continued support for a select group of returning grantees, as well as new grantees.