The Rooted School Network: Experiencing Success in College and Work in High School
Rooted Schools exist to provide “personal pathways to financial freedom" and is emerging as a national microschool network blending college credit, work experience and industry credentials (a nimble, next-gen P-TECH cousin) with strong supports in student-centered environments.
Preparing to Reopen: Six Principles That Put Equity at the Core
By: E. Tucker and L. Kruse. The authors address some of the challenges facing schools trying to make an equitable reopening plan, particularly keeping in mind students with disabilities.
On Spreading Learning Innovations: Pandemic Update
Innovations in learning is one of the most important change forces for good, and developing new ways to scale quality will be as important as new approaches to learning in the future.
‘Voices Of A Learning World’ Aims To Be New Medium for the Global Redesign of Learning
18 education practitioners, thought leaders and edupreneurs from around the world—Voices Of A Learning World—have come together to engage all stakeholders in envisioning a new dawn in learning.
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.
The 12 Shifts for Student-Centered Hybrid Environments
With remote and hybrid learning staying on the horizon, it's critical to understand: how have expert education practitioners worldwide successfully adapted their practice in the uncertain education climate?
Scaling Active Learning: Professional Development Was Key to the El Paso Transformation
By: Shannon Buerk. In the fourth blog in a series on El Paso Independent School District, Shannon describes the important role that professional learning played in the district's transformation.
Active Learning: The Secret to El Paso’s Success
Through their 2020 Transformation plan, El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has used active learning to unlock meaningful learning.
Lifelong Learning is the Antidote to the Shifting Workforce
By: The Skillrise Editorial Team. Along with the EdTech Center @ World Education, the Skillrise team is working to close digital divides and ensure that all learner-workers in the United States have opportunities to develop essential technology skills and digital resilience.
4 Ways Leaders Can Support Teachers In Challenging Times
Michael Niehoff shares ways leaders can support our teachers while preparing for the upcoming school year.