Belonging in STEM
Why real world learning matters With the world of work changing so much, it is essential that we provide a variety of learning opportunities for all students. When it comes to the jobs which are going to be needed in the future, there is a prediction of 58 million STEM-related jobs that will need to […]
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2024
Our team is incredibly fortunate to participate in and attend dozens of conferences around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
It’s Time to Reassess Our Understanding of the 4Cs
David outlines a new vision for the teaching and assessing of 21st century skills that is anchored in cultural awareness and differing ways of expressing competence.
Bringing Project-Based Mentors into The Educational Fold
Patty Alper authored a book entitled, Teach to Work, How a Mentor, a Mentee and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America. She presents her findings here.
Organizing a Modern Edtech Stack for Modern Pedagogy, Part I: The SIS
As the year is progressing, it may be time to evaluate the performance of your student information system (SIS) and how to improve upon things for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year and beyond.
Learner-Centered and Project-Based Middle Schools
Middle schools across the country are changing the world for better through meaningful project-based learning.
A Vision for Transformative Education
Read this excerpt from the upcoming book Worldwise Learning: A Teacher’s Guide to Shaping a Just, Sustainable Future.
Laguna Beach High School Gets in the FLOW of Environmental Literacy
This chronicles one high school’s creative and innovative approach to addressing local environmental problems and establishing a school wide, cross-curricular approach.
Passion Projects and Peer Feedback: A Recipe for Work That Matters
In our latest check-in on Khan World School, we observe inspiring student-led projects, inquiry-based learning and personalized experiences.
Building a Capstone Program: Rooting Education in the Growing Capacities of Youth
Capstones have the power to create a unique academic identity rooted in learner empowerment, relevance, and authenticity. Aaron Schorn shares the first steps in building a Capstone program.