More Real World Learning in Kansas City
On recent school visits, Tom Vander Ark observes multiple ways that KC schools are embedding real world learning.
Smart Review: Better Voice Recognition with SoapBox Labs
Rachelle Dene Poth discusses SoapBox Labs with Founder and CEO Dr. Patricia Scanlon in the latest Smart Review.
Getting Clearer: Our Students Need Sponsors, Not Saviors
Kelly explains the importance of students having sponsors - concerted communities of mentors that in various roles and responsibilities invest in the talents and desires of our young people.
Four Ideas to Support Student Expression in the Digital Age
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. Rachelle shares the importance of creating spaces for students to express themselves.
Getting Clearer: Career and Technical Education
Too often CTE is put into a bucket for “kids not going to college,” but now the tides are shifting and the value of having hands-on experience combined with rigorous academic knowledge is becoming the priority.
Building Trust through Design Thinking
By: Sabba Quidwai and Devin Vodicka. Recent research by Dr. Quidwai found a critical connection between relational trust, collaboration, and the development of mindsets and skillsets when engaging in design thinking.
Pharrell Launches Whole Child Nonprofit to Even the Odds
YELLOW is building data-driven, meaningful, and future-forward assessment tools to help advance the art of teaching as a system.
How Speech and Language Deficits Can Affect a Child’s Academic Success
By: Leanne Sherred. Speech and language challenges can affect how children perform in school, including the development of early literacy skills and their mental well-being. In this post, we discuss how communication difficulties can affect academic performance and the benefits of early intervention.
Four Strategies for School Leaders to Build Lasting and Positive Change during COVID-19
By: Heather Hiebsch & Dan Melendrez. This article draws on direct experiences from school administrators to share recommendations that can help us all as we work to finish out this unique and challenging school year.
Perfection vs Improvement: The Problem With Expecting Student Perfection
By: Jane Mueller. The quest for perfection is linked to burnout, anxiety, and stress. Jane shares how the world’s greatest achievers pursue improvement over perfection and what you can do to foster a similar mindset within the classroom.
