Restorative Practices at Building 21 Philadelphia
By: Don Spangler and Crystal Cubbage The Philadelphia Learning Collaborative (PLC) is a grassroots nonprofit that exists to create the conditions for student-centered, deeper learning progressive K-12 educators and schools to thrive in Philadelphia. Based in Philadelphia, Building 21 is a non-profit that partners with school districts and communities to design, launch, and operate innovative […]
Tacoma Adding More Personalized Learning Opportunities
[…] music. SOTA’s curriculum is designed to help students develop their artistic talents while also providing them with a strong academic foundation. The IDEA School focuses on a student-centered education to create a community of learners who are engaged in meaningful, challenging, and collaborative work alongside teachers, adjunct professors, and experts from the field. They […]
Making Civic Learning Meaningful With And For Young People
Through iThrive's Game Design Studio teens were engaged as equals and experts in imagining and ideating alongside others in the civic education ecosystem.
3 Tips to Build Student’s STEM Confidence and Curiosity from America’s Top Young Scientist
Student Sarah Park shares her story of curiosity and how it led to a purposeful passion.
Navigating Education While Blindfolded
How often are students asked what they really care about? How often are they provided time to observe their environment and determine problems? What happens if we begin to ask these questions?
How to Co-Design Curriculum: Fostering Inclusivity through Shared Family Narratives
Not sure how to begin a transformative educational journey with a co-designed curriculum with learners? Here is my experience doing just that, by partnering with learners to actively shape their experiences by celebrating diversity through family narratives and recipes.
Bridging the Gap Between School and the Real World Starts With Agency
Red Bridge School is a novel educational institution nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco renowned for its innovative and student-centered approach to learning.
Peer Mentoring Works…and Now It’s Scalable
Thinkist is a San Diego edtech startup that helps schools set up and manage peer tutoring programs designed to both close equity gaps and build a diverse teacher pipeline.
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2024
[…] systems will join forces at this annual summit. Big Picture Learning Big Bang July 22-25, 2024; Memphis, TN Big Bang is Big Picture Learning’s annual conference on student-centered learning, an intergenerational collaboration where students, educators, leaders and partners come together as equals to learn from one another and from our host community. In a […]
Equity and ESSER: How Schools Can Embrace a Participatory Approach to Amplify Family Voices in Budget Planning
[…] scheduling, or virtual IEP (individualized education program) meetings for students in special education. However schools decide to spend their ESSER funds, the process should reflect a holistic, student-centered approach that will lead to long-term improvements for students and their families, especially those who are most in need of support, said Brooklyn LAB Charter School CFO Sheryl […]
