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Equity & Access

7 Ways to Use Screencastify for In-Person Learning

Ashley Ranan shares seven ways educators can use Screencastify for innovative classroom instruction and learning.

Blog Article | September 24, 2021

Place Based Education

Launch of Open-Source Library at SchoolPatterns.com

Randy Fielding introduces the launch of Schoolpatterns.com which aims to solve a common problem encountered by schools working to create vision-aligned learning environments.

Blog Article | October 28, 2021

Learner-Centered

9 Ways to Explore National Poetry Month

Poetry Month is a perfect time of the year for teachers to look for ways to increase student engagement in learning.

Blog Article | April 7, 2023

Getting Through

The Front Porch: A New Approach to Support the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of Our School Communities

Brooklyn LAB Charter School met the crisis head-on with agile problem-solving, an innovative porch rollout and a commitment to equity.

Blog Article | August 9, 2020

Difference Making

Thomas Homer-Dixon on Commanding Hope and the Nature of Complexity

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom talks with Thomas Homer-Dixon about his new book, Commanding Hope and rising complexity.

Blog Article | April 28, 2021

Future of Learning

Microschools: Change on the Fringe or Reshaping the Ecosystem?

Anne Olderog explores the concept of microschools and why they have the power to ultimately influence and reshape the education system.

Blog Article | August 4, 2021

Difference Making

Operation Breakthrough: Changing Life Trajectories From Birth to Citizenship

Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization dedicated to loving children and opening up their hearts to share what’s possible.

Blog Article | January 12, 2022

Place Based Education

The Multilayered Benefits of Writable Surfaces

Writable Surfaces is one of the most popular design patterns at SchoolPatterns.com. Nathan Strenge shares a short story from his teaching days that highlight its multilayered benefits.

Blog Article | March 10, 2022

New Pathways

How Design Thinking Is Preparing Young People to Lead

The planet’s most pressing issues will likely need to be solved by our youngest generation, and preparation for that problem solving can start now in classrooms using design thinking.

Blog Article | August 9, 2022

Sustainability

Celebrating Earth Day

The recognition on Earth Day can inspire everyone to take action throughout the year and find ways to promote sustainability.

Blog Article | April 21, 2023

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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