Place Based Education

How to Design a Learning Commons

Learning in a multipurpose space can be a challenge if the space is not designed properly.  In this article, we shed light on six crucial design elements for creating learning commons where students thrive.

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Learner-Centered

Centering Relationships at Anastasis Academy

Anastasis Academy in Colorado centers student relationships and a creative, spiraling, inquiry-driven curriculum to drive powerful, deeper student learning.

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Competency-Based Education

Learning at the Concourse: Crosstown High

In the heart of midtown Memphis is Crosstown Concourse, home of Crosstown High. Rebecca Midles and Erik Day share what they experienced on a recent visit.

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Career & Technical Ed

Tacoma Public Schools: Bridging Learners to Personal Pathways

Tacoma Public Schools not only provides its high school learners with pathways to productive citizenship, high-wage employment and economic mobility, and a purpose-driven life, it drives collaboration, social capital, and a sense of belonging with their peers.  

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Difference Making

Pandemic Innovation at Piper Schools

Tom explores how a small school district can come together, even in the middle of a health crisis, and innovate for equity.

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