Leadership

3 Ways to Reimagine Professional Development in Districts

As district leaders, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we support educators with professional development through mentorship, patience and setting realistic expectations, preparing them for what’s next in K-12 education and ultimately creating equitable learning environments for our students.

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Future of Learning

Is the End of Standards-Based Teaching Near?

As teachers are preparing for the new school year, the uncertainty of whether they will be conducting remote learning or not, is leaving many educators wondering if now is the time to rethink standards-based education.

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Personalized Learning

In Memory of Dr. Roger Weissberg (Podcast Repost)

Remembering Dr. Roger Weissberg chief knowledge officer of The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and SEL expert through a podcast conversation from 2016.

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Career & Technical Ed

Real World Learning in Chicagoland Pathways

On a recent school visits trip to Chicago we saw numerous examples of high-quality real world learning. Here are a few of the orgs and schools that stuck with us.

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Future of Learning

Reopening Schools: A Getting Smart Webinar Recap

On Friday, June 19th Getting Smart hosted a webinar focusing on the challenges and complexity of reopening school in fall 2020. Here are some of the key takeaways and resources.

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EdTech

Teaching AI to All Students

Rachelle Dené Poth explores the benefits of AI in the classroom and what it means for the future of education, tech and work.

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