A Reliable Hybrid Learning Model: Cedar Rapids Schools Respond to Setbacks
By: Eric Nentrup. Superintendent Noreen Bush and the Cedar Rapids Community School District discuss how they managed setbacks over the past year and maintained a mindset to keep moving forward.
Equity in Education: We Don’t Need To Level the Playing Field, We Need to Change the Game
By: Erin Lynn Raab, Ph.D. An over-focus on test scores, attainment, and limited outcomes has frightfully de-humanized schooling. We don’t need to level the playing field, we need to change the game.
Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski on When You Wonder, You’re Learning
On today's episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we’re talking with Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski about their new book When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mr Roger’s Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.
The Power and Possibility of Community Learning Hubs
Community Learning Hubs have become a lifeline for students that are in all virtual and hybrid school models providing a safe place to be throughout the day and, in some cases, evenings.
Four Statewide EdTech Rollouts: What Works in Public Education
Dr. Karen Beerer explores four statewide edtech rollouts that aim to improve school systems.
5 Steps to Boost Real World Learning in Your System
Would you like to see more real world learning in your community? Tom explores five steps to expand access to high-engagement valuable learning experiences.
The Great Education Unbundling and How Learning Will be Rebundled
What is the Great Unbundling of Education? Nate McClennen and Tom Vander Ark explore from K-12 through higher education.
ReThinkingEdu: Innovative Lessons Learned by Teachers During the COVID 19 Pandemic
Antonio Boyd highlights how three educators across the country have learned to adapt their instruction to online learning environments and completely rethink their content to meet the needs of all students.
CBE: Getting Started with Learner-Centered Practices with an Equity Lens
Rebecca Midles and Deion Jordan highlight the 2021 Aurora Institute Symposium Breakout Session on “Competency-Based Education: Getting Started with Learner-Centered Practice and an Equity Lens” where over 100 edu leaders joined in to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning for all.
More than Words
Breanna Morsadi and Shane Krukowski explore how building connections with students to support meaningful feedback provides authentic learning experiences for learners.
