STEM & Maker

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Maker programs are the emphasis on more technical disciplines espousing innovation and invention as application, acquiring tangible skills that lean into those critical professions of the 21st century.

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How System Leaders Can Intentionally Design to Build Math Identity

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May 26, 2026

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Democracy in Miniature: Youth Agency and Junior Republics | A Conversation with Jennifer Light

Mason Pashia, Guest Author

Mar 16, 2026

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Why the Best STEM Lessons Start with Struggle

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Mar 9, 2026

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Can Space and Ecosystem Design Transform How We Learn? | Danish Kurani

Mason Pashia

Jan 23, 2026

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Preparing Youth for Their Future: What Our Exploration of Durable Skills Across Twelve Innovative High Schools Tells Us About What Is Possible

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Dec 11, 2025

Leadership

Entrepreneurship: The New Core Curriculum

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 21, 2025

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New Pathways

Future Plans is Supporting the Development of the Rural AI Workforce

Antonio Boyd

Oct 9, 2025

Future Plans uplifts rural Ohio communities with AI workforce initiatives, GRIT programs, and grassroots approaches, driving equity and economic growth.

Equity & Access

The Transformative Power of Arts Education | A Conversation with Dr. Lucy Chen

Mason Pashia

Sep 1, 2025

Exploring the transformative power of arts education with Dr. Lucy Chen, from personalized pathways to data-driven advocacy and community impact.

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Green Schools

What Happens When You Trust Young People with Real Problems?

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Jul 14, 2025

Engage students with real-world challenges for impactful learning, focusing on climate change, community projects, and critical skills.

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New Pathways

How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem?

Guest Author

Jun 12, 2025

Exploring learner-centered ecosystems for resilient, community-rooted education across diverse U.S. communities.

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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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