DLAC 2021 – Digital Learning at an Inflection Point
[…] before, I presented my research at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC). Believe it or not, DLAC was the very first conference I attended, and the experience was life-changing. Flying alone to Austin, Texas, in late February, I found myself among researchers, educators, and those dedicated to transforming education. (Wonder who DLAC is for? → […]
What Happens when you Launch Students’ Interests into the World?
[…] an example of this, where students dive headfirst into the ideas of wayfinding – what are the skills and practices that can help you find your way through life. At Olympic HS, a leader in industry and community-connected learning with over 700 industry partnerships, they are building their own wayfinding curriculum based on Bill Burnett […]
What Families Need to Know About Critical Race Theory in Schools
[…] mean. Or, more importantly, you might be confused about how these practices might impact your child’s education. You are your child’s first and most important teacher in life. So what is all this anti-racism hype about and why are so many people starting to talk about it? Anti-racism and anti-bias teaching (also called many […]
Step Outside: Have an Awe-some Summer
By: Angela Duckworth What’s one thing you hope the young people in your life do this summer? I recently asked a version of this question to the grandfather of one of my students. Without hesitation, he leaned forward and said with conviction, “I’d say, get off those screens!” I couldn’t agree more. Come September, […]
Students as Coauthors of Learning: A Resources Guide
[…] challenging problems, and develop skills such as communication, public speaking, research, media, teamwork, planning, self-sufficiency, or goal setting; helps prepare students for college, modern careers, and adult life; and develops character and life skills.” To help teachers develop a picture of what good project work looks like, Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer at EL […]
Uneven Vaccination Rates Are Creating Two Americas: Schools Can Help Advance Vaccine Equity.
[…] vaccinated people are traveling, eating out, and hugging loved ones with much less risk of transmission and serious illness. With mask requirements lifted in many public places, life is beginning to feel almost normal. But in the other America—the one with low vaccination rates—the COVID-19 virus, including the more transmissible Delta variant, is raging […]
Living in Beta: One Stone’s Pilot Results Are In
[…] for learning by 9.7%, and a sense of learning’s relevance by 11.6%. Students who engage with Living in Beta activities report that they feel more prepared for life after high school. Anxiety surrounding students’ sense of preparedness for life after high school decreased by 7%, and students felt 8.7% more prepared for the “adult” […]
5 Steps to Boost Real World Learning in Your System
“In a Real World Learning community, learners are prepared for work, school, and life after high school graduation. By gaining immersive experiences across a multitude of interests, industries, and employers through real-world projects and internships, learners gain the skills to navigate their future. Mutually, employers participate to help share and prepare today’s students to become […]
The Four C’s of Student Success
[…] elevate and invest in social-emotional learning, deeper learning, and career pathways programs. These should be schoolwide strategies, rather than being slated for a single class (e.g., health, life skills), academic unit, or a subset of students. Leaders can encourage teachers to design ways to plan and assess with competencies in mind. Consider using ESSER […]
Well-Being Matters: An Index to Measure Student Thriving
[…] as a society, produce each year. And the pandemic has only added to the concern, for adults and children alike. How are the young people in your life feeling right now? Are they thriving, languishing, or somewhere in between? Do you know? Because you cannot manage what you cannot measure, Character Lab created the […]
