Career & Technical Education
6 Ways State Policymakers Can Build More Future-Focused Education Systems
State policymakers can play a key role in shifting education systems to be more learner-centered and future-focused. Here are six ways they can get started.
Learner-Centered Ecosystems: Nurturing Connections, Fostering Belonging, and Engaging in Place
Learner-centered ecosystems aren’t new, but they are offering a fresh take on education transformation. From creating more connection, belonging, and a sense of place, read more about communities across the country embracing this approach.
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.
What is Belonging, and Why Does it Matter in Schools?
Explore the importance of cultivating belonging in education. Discover the challenges and opportunities of demographic change in the United States.
12 Shifts to Move from Teacher-Led to Student-Centered Environments
Kyle Wagner observes 12 fundamental shifts that can take a classroom from being a teacher-led experience to an engaging student-led one.
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.
A Community Micro-Credentials Effort Connects Students to Local Employers
In Florida, a career and technical education collaboration has yielded immediate benefits for high schoolers and local businesses.
Owatonna’s New School Sets Eyes on Local Pathways
A new school in Owatonna has a mission to grow and nurture a local workforce alongside some of their many business partners.