To Reopen, America Needs Laboratory Schools
[…] educators are finding meaning in the ingenuity and servant leadership of our peers. Since schools have closed, communities around the country have developed creative solutions for remote learning, engagement, and support. As the summer nears and we start to think about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall, we have so much to […]
Five Focus Tips for Back to School
[…] especially after having the summer “off.” However, many educators don’t actually take the summer off, instead they take advantage of the extra time to engage in professional learning. Whether by attending conferences, joining book studies, participating in online learning events or even heading to their classroom to prepare it for the new school year, […]
With Remote Professional Learning, The Opportunities Are Boundless
By: Juliana Finegan. With the move to remote learning, remote professional learning (PD) is also offering teachers a number of innovation opportunities.
Five Mega Trends Reshaping Global Learning
[…] of making. Visit an innovative new school like Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis, and you’ll see evidence of mega trends reshaping secondary and postsecondary education—new goals, active learning, competency, integrated services, and edtech tools. 1. New Goals: There is a global reconsideration of learning goals and ‘graduate profiles’ based on the new economy (what […]
12 Ideas to Try in 2023
The use of digital tools that help to connect students with real-world learning opportunities will expand global awareness and transform the learning experience.
Creating an Inclusive Learning Culture Through Trust, Feedback Cycles, and Positive Self-Talk
Nurturing a true growth mindset culture demands more than just awareness; it necessitates establishing a safe and inclusive learning space that embraces the diversity of learners and their experiences. Rebecca Midles explores more in he latest post.
Lifelong Learning is the Antidote to the Shifting Workforce
[…] Team When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., K-12 schools and four-year colleges were forced to rapidly shift to online formats and students had to adapt to learning at home. To meet the demand, individuals and organizations quickly shared resources to help teachers support student success. But in the field of adult learning—basic skills […]
School Isn’t About Classes, It’s About Learning
[…] allow us to discuss teaching scientifically. “What if we increased the scope of this course by 10% to include this war?” Administrators feel in control because all learning is carefully planned beforehand. However, just because a class is well-planned doesn’t mean it results in authentic learning. In fact, how most schools think about scope […]
Learning Suites: A First Step in Overcoming Isolation in Schools
Physical isolation presents a barrier to the kind of authentic learning we often desire in 21st-century schools. Learning Suites are part of the solution to break out of isolated learning environments.
Remake Learning Days Across America: Sixteen Regions Across America Join Pittsburgh to Celebrate Learning
Remake Learning Days serves as a change agent to help communities design the future they envision, for families to be engaged in their child’s learning and for youth to lead the way on an unknown path for a bright future.