SMU+GSV Mission Summit: On a Mission to Change the World for Good
[…] to share their expertise. Through this collaborative work, students experience mentorship and networking opportunities that can help them turn their ideas into successful businesses. Margarita Geleske, Uncharted Learning Dr. Mike Waldrip, Frisco ISD Dr. Lori Rapp, Lewisville ISD Isaiah Stanback, Steadfast Fitness Jason McCann, Vari Authentically Teaching Entrepreneurship to Teens “Get to failure fast” […]
From Classroom to Adulthood: The Importance of Talent Development from an Early Age
[…] skills required for talent development: Domain knowledge and skills – The ability, competence, expertise and detailed understanding of core topics. Psycho-social skills – Mental skills and social-emotional learning (SEL), such as a student’s ability to engage with others, regulate emotions and see themselves as capable. As schools reimagine their roles in the post-pandemic world, […]
Change Management at Harmony Public Schools: When Prior Innovations Become Status Quo
[…] to get off to a strong start. How We Started The Race to the Top District Grant has been a great program for Harmony to create student-centered and personalized learning environments across the network powered by a flexible blended learning model and a unique approach to project-based learning (PBL). This massive investment in designing a tech-powered, […]
100 Podcasts Educators and Education Leaders Should Check Out
[…] waiting in TSA pre-check lines (which are now longer than general boarding), and while cooking dinner. Here’s an updated list of our favorites. Podcasts On Teaching and Learning Getting Smart Podcast: Check out more than 500 great conversations with innovative educators. Cult of Pedagogy Podcast: One of the top education podcasts for years has […]
What’s the Right High School Size and Structure?
[…] of about 400 students that feature a coherent team-taught course of study that supports personalization through projects. Rather than a large number of elective courses, students at these deeper learning schools explore and express interests through project-based learning. In the School District of Philadelphia, the faculty of Science Leadership Academy has shared instructional values– including inquiry, research, collaboration, […]
Now is the Time to Build a New Field in Education
[…] this: an equitable education system in which every child is known, loved, and equipped to live fulfilling lives. Every family and caregiver is supported to find nearby learning hubs that offer safe spaces for learners to build stable relationships and have places of inquiry. Not a day goes by without seeing learners engaging in […]
The AI Revolution Should Foreground Youth Agency
[…] to choose what he took from the tool. By harnessing the intelligent assistance, personalization, and real-time interactions of generative AI, students are independently following their curiosities and learning new skills more easily than ever before. In order to help realize the full potential of generative AI as a tool for youth agency, learning, and […]
Sneakers, Signals, and Systems: A New Era in Education
[…] of pandemic. Standing down is not an option.” He highlighted the outdated nature of traditional metrics like the Carnegie unit advocating instead for a focus on meaningful learning experiences that prioritize student growth over compliance. “Our learning systems call for and, in some cases, are moving beyond traditional metrics like the Carnegie unit.” Knowles […]
Why SEL is More Important Than Ever: Meeting SEL Needs Virtually
Rachelle Dene Poth shares ideas for promoting SEL in distance learning.
The Future of VR & AR in Education
By: Helen Vlasova. Many educators predict a bright future for VR and AR to improve the learning process and positively disrupt the education system.
