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.
Equity & Access
Kentucky’s Learning Ecosystem in 2040: A Day in the Life
Explore Kentucky's future education ecosystem in 2040 with Horizon 3, focusing on equity, agency, and lifelong learning through AI and community.
Schools Worth Visiting
Academic Excellence Through The Arts and Experience
Southland College Prep excels in arts, academics, and mentorship, fostering a 100% college acceptance rate and nurturing community belief.
New Pathways
New Alternative Education Campus Works To Shift Student Learning Experiences
Farber Educational Campus redefines alternative education, focusing on civic engagement, PBL, and CTE, fostering community partnerships."
Equity & Access
Creating Pathways to Confidence and Careers: The Impact of Peer Support on LGBTQIA+ Youth
Peer support at Give Us The Floor empowers 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, fostering mental health, resilience, and career skills through community-led models.
Early Learning
Agency for nine-month-olds? Yes!
Explore how Reggio Emilia-inspired early education fosters agency and deeper learning for infants to preschoolers at Growing Place.
SEL & Mindset
Fostering Positive Mindsets Through Reflection
By: Carissa Solomon I have always hated getting things wrong. As a student, I aimed to get everything correct on the first try—after all, that was how school had trained me to think. It wasn’t until I became a teacher that I realized how destructive that fixed mindset is to…
Learning Design
The Joy of Learning: A Core Principle for Success
Explore the transformative power of joyful learning, emphasizing connection, curiosity, and real-world engagement in education.
Equity & Access
Why Neurodiversity Matters When Talking About Anti-Bias Education
Embracing neurodiversity in anti-bias education fosters inclusive identities, enhancing student belonging and learning in diverse school communities.
Equity & Access
Why ‘Just Tell a Teacher’ Isn’t Enough – The Power of Bystander Intervention to End Bullying
Bystander intervention empowers students to combat bullying, fostering safer, inclusive schools through practical tools and community support.
Green Schools
Reimagining Schools in a Climate-Challenged World
Schools must adapt to climate change by integrating sustainability, fostering eco-consciousness, and leveraging systems thinking for a regenerative future.