Editorial Calendar
[…] through our exploration of difference making we highlight schools, organizations, students and mindsets that make purpose-based learning and contribution the core of education. This could be a profile of an edleader or student who is a difference maker, a piece about why purpose-based learning needs to be adopted in all schools or a way […]
Communication Manager
[…] has been designing and executing campaigns and initiatives for over ten years. Our work is centered around innovations in learning (New Pathways and AskAboutAI), workforce development ( GenDIY and Smart Cities), and purposeful learning (Difference Making, Power of Place, Smart Parents). We help individuals, companies and organizations build thought leadership, amplify impact and extend […]
The Story of Transforming A System: Spring Grove Schools
[…] nobody wants to give that time up, including the teachers who once questioned. To support students as we Redefining Ready National College and Career Readiness Indicators and our profile of a learner progressions, we have added Advisory time to build relationships, check-in about questions and expectations, and ensure students are preparing themselves for life, careers, […]
Champion the Class of 2021: A Timely Impact Opportunity
[…] include digital credentials, certifications, licenses, vaccination status. High school learners in Texas benefit from Greenlight Credentials which allows them to share some or all of their digital profile with employers and colleges Every learner should graduate from high school with a strong LinkedIn profile with business and civic connections, publications of personal bests, and a […]
Launching New School Models in Phoenix
[…] together a group of engaged local leaders to imagine the design of the new school. The design committee built a vision for the school, created a coherent profile of a learner and developed the learning experience blocks. Through a series of workshops, the committee described the future that the young people in the community […]
When Humans, Not Systems, Run Schools
[…] of the six districts in NGLC’s change management cohort, launched its Learning Without Boundaries initiative a decade ago with a vision re-set, and still uses its graduate profile to shape its work today—including in its response to COVID-19. “One of the big decisions we had to make,” superintendent Pat Deklotz told us, “was what […]
Supporting District Change Through Learner-Centered Leadership
[…] by those in the system who are most important to ultimately getting things done. We believe the best place to define these outcomes is in a learner profile that makes it clear to everyone, what the system is trying to accomplish, and why. Create the Conditions For educators to create a learner-centered experience, leadership has […]
Framing and Designing the HOW
[…] as a shared vision of purpose and future goals. This vision can also be refined to take a smaller-grain-size shape learning goal commonly referred to as Learner Profiles or Graduate Profiles, which often rest on a human-centered design structure or set of beliefs. Understanding the organization’s role in their community and how they serve […]
Change Management at Harmony Public Schools: When Prior Innovations Become Status Quo
[…] we are focused upon the Teacher and School Leader (TSL) grant from the US Department of Education, Harmony’s goal is to create performance metrics informed by a “skills profile” for each educator, and similarly develop a “needs profile” for each campus based on school performance and characteristics. The educator skills profile will be powered by […]
Joining Clubhouse: Innovative PD for Educators
[…] powerful this space is becoming for educators. How to get started My recommendation is that if you can get an invite, try it out. First, create your profile and make sure that you put the most important information that you want people to know about you. You can add extra details to your profile […]
