How 3 States Are Eliminating Barriers to Dual Enrollment for Students with Disabilities
[…] has decades of experience in state and federal policy, and currently serves as a Senior Advisor at KnowledgeWorks where she helps states build education systems that support student-centered learning. In all her work, Karla channels her professional and personal experiences to passionately advocate for all students, especially those with disabilities. This post is part […]
Why Your Students Need a Manifesto
Students today can benefit from having a personal manifesto, which is a statement of purpose and a script for action to anchor you in your values when you’re faced with dilemmas. Educators can help students create their personal manifesto with a flexible series of exercises, which can then be shared with a larger group to deepen their understanding of each other.
How Lessons of the Past Can Help Design a More Equitable Future for all Students
[…] with tools and assessments that move away from the “one size fits all” model that is not well-suited to the diverse learning needs of students, to more student-centered approaches to both assessment and accountability; Remove systemic barriers and historic challenges of recruiting educators of color, and create better economic and financial opportunities for them; […]
Empower Online Learners: Top 10 Pro Tips for Project Design and Delivery
[…] we best engage and empower our remote learners?’ Hybrid Learning IS the new normal. Many courageous educators have already experienced great success. And they are using meaningful, student-centered project-based experiences as their favorite weapon of choice. After working with 100+ teachers to design and develop these projects in a digital space, here are my […]
Excerpt: Student Centered School Improvement
By: Aimee Evan Below is an excerpt from the introduction of the book Student-Centered School Improvement: Identifying Systemic Changes Essential for Success. How do we improve the lives of humans? As a parent, teacher, school leader, and researcher, I have seen how a poor education holds children back and how a great education propels […]
Inviting Learners into Work That Matters
[…] to more Indiana youth doing work that matters to them and their postsecondary plans. Indiana certifies schools with STEM pathways including inquiry, project-based learning, community engagement, entrepreneurship, student-centered classrooms, integration into humanities and related arts and out-of-school STEM activities. The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (Indianapolis) is all in on STEM pathways for all […]
South Fayette School District: Leading Educators in Computational Thinking
[…] Students engage in inquiry-based learning and focus on building skills in critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving through AI and STEAM related learning experiences. Montour stays “ student-centered and future focused” by its collaborations with Carnegie Mellon and through membership in the League of Innovative Schools. As to the benefits of CT in the classroom, […]
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.
Centering Relationships at Anastasis Academy
[…] for ensuring a good pedagogical fit between students, families and the school. Armed with deep knowledge of students’ interests and learning orientations, Anastasis deploys a spiraling, inquiry-driven, student-centered curriculum. Learning threads occur along a continuum from kindergarten through eighth grade and draw from the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and other robust learning […]
A New School That Thinks Like a Kid
[…] Portal Schools is creating an opportunity for students to learn alongside industry professionals and reduce their postsecondary student debt. They are working to provide flexible schedules and student-centered instruction to prepare students for high-level career options. Their unique approach to education includes: Competency-Based Education: No more traditional, time-bound courses Career-Immersed Learning: Meaningful mentoring and internships Hybrid […]
