World of Work Summit 2023
[…] visit family and discovered that there was a conference in his home area. David not only attended Cajon Valley as a student, but he also became a teacher and then an administrator at Cajon Valley. When we arrived at the Bostonia Global Charter High School, David pointed out the room where he taught when […]
Celebrating Earth Day
The recognition on Earth Day can inspire everyone to take action throughout the year and find ways to promote sustainability.
Our Learning Future from A to Z
[…] by considering your: Open-mindedness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Great article here. Pedagogical core: This refers to the content (the what?), the resources (with what?), and the teachers (with whom?). It is the core business of schools and when we focus on all these elements it offers many ways of innovating learning environments and […]
Project-Based Learning Programs Support Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Specialized Space
[…] learning through a project-based program called Project NEXT in 2018. Project NEXT is a 4-year parallel path program of study that was driven by the school and teachers’ visions to provide students with hands-on and collaborative ways of learning. Educators participated in project-based learning training through the Buck Institute for Education to gain the […]
Real World Learning: Client Projects Are Trending
[…] on various stakeholders.” Client Projects for High School Learners DaVinci Schools developed Project Leo, a ChatGPT powered project authoring tool that brings student strengths and interests, industry expertise, and teacher identified needs into the design of personalized projects. Students in the three STEM focused Los Angeles DaVinci high schools use Leo to build 1300 inspiring projects […]
One Year Into the AI Revolution….and Most Schools Are Still Seeking Direction
There are good reasons to be concerned about the proliferation of AI in work and learning. But if collective response is limited to risk mitigation, communities will miss the greatest impact opportunity in history.
How The Principles of Experimentation Can Support Postsecondary Decision-Making
By: Jared Schwartz “The College Lab is the single most valuable project I’ve ever completed.” As a high school AP Chemistry teacher, it’s a powerful statement to hear from a student. It might also seem like an odd project name for a science class. But I discovered years ago that all good chemistry lessons […]
More Real World Learning in Kansas City
[…] in two years at KU. Instead of sports trophies, the results of PLTW biomedical research projects are proudly displayed at STA. North of Kansas City, Kearney High teachers are adding client projects to core and elective courses. Botony teacher Kaitlyn LaFrenz lined up garden projects with civic organizations and a church. Culinary teacher Kassidy […]
A Community Micro-Credentials Effort Connects Students to Local Employers
[…] skills: Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, and Initiative. Next, they needed to spread the word. Information was shared at the school level via the District Workforce Education Department. Teachers were provided with face-to-face training in the district and the Career Academy/Workforce Education staff assisted in the identification, administration, communication, and deployment of the digital micro-credentials. […]
CHILD: A Microschool Unlocking the Potential for Unique Learners
[…] and abilities, a different kind of giftedness. Their approach is not solely focused on academic achievement but on nurturing the potential within each student. Dedicated and Impactful Teacher and Staff Team CHILD has a long-standing legacy. This year-round model for learners with IEPs was founded in 1977. In 2017, CHILD Founder, Trina Westerlund, and […]
