Six Steps to Build AI Accountability
Why pay attention to Generative AI at all? Because, in the right context and with the right guardrails, it may bring productivity gains for teachers, and some level of personalized learning for students.
The Pandemic & Literacy: Achieve3000’s Early Insights
Achieve3000’s new report surfaces data for literacy loss between school closures and the start of the new school year.
Students Earn AA Degrees and Job Offers as Grads from IBM Supported High Schools
IBM has long been a supporter of early-college and dual enrollment schools. Tom discusses how these opportunities provide work experiences while gaining accelerated and affordable access to college.
A Blueprint For Change Amidst Pandemic
By: Karine Veldhoen. Karine shares her school’s journey through the pandemic and into eLearning.
From Test Prep To Active Learning: The El Paso Transformation
In a new short series, Tom documents a seven-year transformation of an urban school district in crisis and focused on test prep to a national leader in active learning.
Supporting Statewide Change Through New Models For Remote Education
By: Tom Vander Ark & Devin Vodicka. During this pandemic, learning is taking new forms and it's important to seize the moment to introduce entirely new models for learning that are capable of achieving equitable outcomes.
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.
Engaging Families During Distance Learning
By: Erin Gohl and Kristen Thorson. The pandemic has disrupted many of the traditional opportunities to connect and engage with families. Erin and Kristen provide ways educators can connect through distance learning.
Harmony’s Commitment to Microcredentials: A Close Look at their Professional Learning Experience
Part three of the five-part blog series produced in partnership with Harmony Public Schools shares a few stories of evolving professional learning experiences from the district’s journey thus far.
Change Management at Harmony Public Schools: When Prior Innovations Become Status Quo
By: Burak Yilmaz. Through the development of a competency-based microcredential system, Harmony Public Schools has become a place where all educators with a growth mindset can thrive.