SEL & Mindset

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the deliberate commitment to including a framework of essential skills and dispositions that complement academics but historically have not been a part of curricular design. Learners acquire and effectively apply the skills necessary for self-regulation or managing and talking about emotions, forming relationships, setting goals and demonstrating empathy during their learning.

Difference Making

Demo Day for Difference Makers: Emerson Collective

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 6, 2020

Emerson Collective's annual Demo Day brings together thinkers, innovators, and change-makers for a day of dialogue and celebration.

Project-Based Learning

2020 New Year’s Resolutions: Changes in Practice to Benefit the Whole Child

Erin Gohl

Jan 5, 2020

We can create the best learning environment for students if we take the time to reflect, reconsider and reimagine our teaching practices.

Difference Making

Where Can You Make the Biggest Difference?

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 16, 2019

Strengths and interests dominate our career choices, but what would happen if we added effective altruism in the mix?

Project-Based Learning

Never Too Young to Be An Activist

Guest Author

Dec 13, 2019

By: Liz Pitofsky. Service Learning Project (SLP) explains how they engage youth in organizing projects to solve problems in their schools and communities.

Future of Learning

How Community Service Turns Today’s Students into Tomorrow’s High-Achievers

Guest Author

Dec 9, 2019

By: Dr. David R. Schuler. A superintendent shares his district’s innovative approach to preparing students for the jobs of the future.

Project-Based Learning

Why Making Time for Reflection Matters: 5 Ideas to Try

Rachelle Dené Poth

Dec 5, 2019

The art of reflection lets us evaluate our actions for more impactful teaching and learning. These five ideas can help make reflection part of your routine.

Project-Based Learning

Work Experiences Are as Important to Career Prep as School

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 4, 2019

Work experiences can be as important as formal education (high school and college in particular) in terms of shaping career preferences and readiness.

SEL & Mindset

20 Reasons to Give Thanks for Teachers

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 26, 2019

Getting Smart is grateful for educators around the world that promote student-centered learning experiences. We’ve compiled 20 teacher behaviors that are making a positive impact in the lives of students and saying thanks.

Project-Based Learning

5 Ideas for Building Communication Skills for the Future

Rachelle Dené Poth

Nov 23, 2019

Exploring different ways of communication can help students develop the solid communication skills needed for the future of work.

Future of Learning

Swap Algebra 2 for Data Science, Get a 1-Point Bump in GDP

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 21, 2019

Current math instruction discourages some students from attending and completing a degree and gaining meaningful employment.

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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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