New Pathways

Measuring Connections in Career-Connected Learning

Future Focused Education and Big Picture Learning are proving it’s possible to understand the social side of work-based learning. Both organizations’ commitment to equity has led them down that path.

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New Pathways

Recording Arts as Reengagement, Social Justice and Pathway 

David “TC” Ellis dreamed about a new kind of high school that would reengage learners through musicology and alongside colleagues opened the High School for Recording Arts in 1998. Getting Smart staff shares more on this journey.

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Leadership

Why Mentorship Matters

By: Alexa Goins. Mentorships in tech are essential to helping the next generation of professionals learn and grow. At Kenzie Academy, they are using mentorship to help our students get career-ready and land the job.

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Competency-Based Education

Using OER to Increase Collaboration, Relevance, and Engagement

By: Katie Martin. Despite our deepest desire to be back in schools, we know that students and teachers will likely have to engage from a distance as the numbers increase, which can be more efficient, relevant, and effective when resources are digital.

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