Supporting District Change Through Learner-Centered Leadership
[…] it enables others to make decisions based on it too. For us, this philosophy is learner-centered education. We believe this vision for the future of school and learning can be the source of this strong set of guiding principles that, if established clearly, can unblock decisions for you, and, as importantly, for others within […]
3 Unexpected Benefits of Virtual Learning and Its Impact on Engaging Students
[…] imparting knowledge via virtual channels, without the advantage of being in the same room to hold students’ attention. This has led to a general belief that virtual learning cannot begin to replicate the emotional responses that students typically receive from live interactions with peers and teachers; virtual learning can be categorized as a distant […]
An Equity-Driven Approach Towards Assessments and Grading
[…] high levels of consensus among practitioners regarding what is NOT working. Here are a few examples: Multiple-choice standardized tests are woefully inadequate in their ability to demonstrate higher-order learning or real-world application of 21st Century Skills such as creativity or collaboration. Their narrow design also prevents diverse learners from demonstrating their understanding through alternative, but equally […]
Tools to Boost Student Engagement at the End of the Year
[…] the spring, I have noticed each year that student engagement decreases and look for new ways to boost engagement, and this year, especially in hybrid and virtual learning environments. As many schools work through transitioning learning spaces, I believe that it is the perfect opportunity to bring new experiences into the classroom and even […]
Designing Competency-Based Models for Students by Students
By: Mat Erpelding Starting and operating a microschool is challenging. Maintaining educational consistency as your school grows is especially difficult. Because microschools are designed to be small, learning intimacy is crucial to your success, which can make scaling your school very challenging. That’s why it’s critical to get your students involved from the beginning […]
Personalized Learning Is Special Education and the Time Is Now
By: Karla Phillips-Krivickas and Rebecca Midles. Learned through shared experiences, Karla and Rebecca share how schools can design student-centered, personalized learning for all students.
Digital Credentials: A Better Way to Capture and Communicate Learning
There is an invention opportunity to better credential units of learning. Listed are six opportunities to better capture and communicate learning.
TLA’s Real-Time Redesign Toolkit Helps Schools Make Practical and Positive Change
The Learning Accelerator (TLA) shares toolkits that provide learning strategies and guided activities for educators.
Living in Beta: One Stone’s Pilot Results Are In
Great pilots are learning experiences and the active data collection informs the next iteration of a program. Learn about the positive results that emerged at all levels from Living in Beta this past spring.
Inviting Learners into Work That Matters
We’ve found pockets of excellence in three dozen high school visits this spring and where we’ve spotted evidence of deeper learning (i.e., engagement, critical thinking, excellent public products) it’s been work that matters to the learner and their community-- it’s relevant, purposeful, and consequential work.