accelerated pathways
Jeffco Open School: A Journey of Six Learner-Designed Passages
Students at the Open School work closely with their advisors to develop a personalized course of study and take personal, social, and intellectual risks to discover the joy of lifelong learning.
Student Enterprise: Invite Learners to Launch a Media Agency or Publication
Entrepreneurship is a trending interest of Gen Z and is more important than ever in the economy.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Implications for School Districts
Tom Vander Ark recently gave a testimony at a school board meeting about the short and long-term implications of AI.
Microschools Changing the Phoenix Education Landscape
Our recent visits to microschools in Phoenix illuminate the flexible and highly-personalized nature of small school models.
How to Start Investing in New Pathways
A small exurban district asked for tips on how to invest in New Pathways. Here are 10 ideas for how to get started.
The State of the American High School in 2024
Discover the current state of American high schools through observations from our recent school visits and tours across the country.
Small Schools, Big Umbrella: Expanding, Defining and Scaling the Microschool Ecosystem
The blog explores the increasing attention on microschools as a personalized educational alternative and highlights different scaling approaches for microschools in both private and public sectors.
Real World Learning in Chicagoland Pathways
On a recent school visits trip to Chicago we saw numerous examples of high-quality real world learning. Here are a few of the orgs and schools that stuck with us.
Where Seldom is Heard a Discouraging Word: Farm-based Microschools
Microschools that leverage outdoor assets like farms are a great way to create sustainable, accessible and community-connected education experiences.
Building Better Schools: The art of leading change in education
Education transformation leader Tyler Thigpen explores the concept of dependent learning in schools, challenging traditional education models and advocating for student empowerment and self-directed learning.