Deeper Learning Requires Deeper Relationships?
[…] co-inhabit the instructional space with their fellow classmates. Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver. He is also a Senior Fellow at Getting Smart, investigating innovative elementary and middle schools that help prepare students for new pathways in high school. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook
From the State House to the Classroom: How Policymakers Can Help Bring Competency-Based Education Into Reality
Wyoming’s big shift towards competency-based education (CBE) isn’t just a policy milestone - it’s an opportunity to examine partnership-based approaches to implementing CBE.
One Year Into the AI Revolution….and Most Schools Are Still Seeking Direction
[…] summarizes the potential benefits of AI in education (below) leading with content development and (4th on the list) creative project-based work. To the personalized learning category, add smart career exploration and path guidance (see SchoolJoy for example). The most widespread concern is (what is currently considered) cheating and plagiarism–or the unauthorized and undisclosed use […]
Microschool in a Box: Programs Enabling the Microschool Movement
[…] this but the Stand Together Trust has funded this program enabling up to 20 full grants for fellows. Similar programs from the Learning Innovation Fund at Getting Smart Collective and Community Partner Grant Program have also funded microschool models. Microschools are meeting strong market demand for more personalized, more contextualized and more relevant learning […]
Agency and Co-Authoring Thriving in Colorado Schools
Over the last few months, we’ve been fortunate to accompany school leaders to some outstanding Colorado schools that exemplify new learning models that lead to new pathways.
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.
Community Collaboration: The Success Story of Tacoma Public Schools’ Summer Late Nights Program
Tacoma Public Schools responded to both crisis and tragedy through radical and efficient community partnerships.
Portland Youth Exercise Power through Participatory Budgeting
[…] metro area to decide how to spend $500,000 allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act. Why begin with youth? In part, Jim says, it’s precedent: other American cities, including Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix, have carried out successful youth-led PB processes. But it’s also to build a constituency that will be invested in PB over […]
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.
Career-Connected Learning: Preparing Students for a Dynamic Future
A recent gathering from Da Vinci Schools and Transcend highlight the many elements of high quality career-connected learning.
