Innova: A Revolution in Education?
[…] start-up was funded by Carlos Rodriguez Pastor, a Peruvian businessman. He saw an opportunity to provide high-quality schools in areas where the government struggled to supply essential education services (Peru and Colombia consistently rank near the bottom on the global education survey). He enlisted the famed US design firm IDEO to develop a comprehensive program that […]
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2023
[…] Throughout our travels, we continue to curate and update a list of our favorites that we think everyone should attend. Here is the latest list of can’t-miss education conferences for your 2023 planning: FETC January 23-26, 2023; New Orleans, LA In-Person and Online FETC is the largest national independent EdTech conference discussing tech trends, […]
Video Insights – Start the School Year Strong
Eden Park Elementary School teachers foster a strong start to the school year, emphasizing student involvement in creating shared expectations and a community-focused learning environment.
Avoiding Accidental Harm: Fostering Positive Impact on Students’ Lives
[…] speaker Todd Shy, author of Teaching Life: Life Lessons for Aspiring (and Inspiring) Teachers (2021) and head of upper school at Avenues in New York, refer to education as a “human event” that changes lives for the better. He shared beautiful stories about students impacted permanently and positively by an adult who saw them, […]
One Stone: Forging An Army of Good
[…] Providence taught me about work-based learning. Visiting Francis Parker in Boston taught me about principles and habits of learning. Visiting Mountain Academy in Wyoming taught me about place-based learning. Visiting One Stone in Boise taught me that school could be about leading and difference making. I learned that young people could be invited into […]
Portland Youth Exercise Power through Participatory Budgeting
[…] to hire a paid, all-youth steering committee to design the process and write the rulebook, which is when Lillyanne, an artist and organizer with a focus on place-based and racial equity work, came on board. In addition to being drawn to how PB gives community members a direct say in how public money is […]
The State of the American High School in 2024
[…] Kansas City, Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and San Diego. These schools were purposefully selected for their dedication to real world learning, positioning them at the forefront of innovative education. These visits showed schools leading the way into new pathways, active learning methods, and work-based learning initiatives. From our observations at these leading schools, we’ve identified […]
Podcast: Emily Liebtag and Nate McClennen on the Power of Place
On this week's podcast, Tom Vander Ark, Dr. Emily Liebtag, and Nate McClennon discuss their newly published book, The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education.
What is Place-Based Education and Why Does it Matter? (Spanish)
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Sharon Laidlaw on The Place Network
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Nate McClennen is joined by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network at Teton Science Schools, to discuss place-based education, a movement that was articulated in the 1990’s and now has become a centerpiece of education innovation everywhere.
