Charter Schools
EdTech
New White Paper Outlines What’s Now and Next with School Software
As educational technology continues to characterize the classroom, the ways that it is being used are becoming more and more sophisticated. From blending learning to supporting data-driven practices, digital tools, including software for education, are changing the ways that teachers and students both operate.
Personalized Learning
Boise – An Emerging Ecosystem for Education Innovation
People in Boise don’t spend a lot of time talking about themselves or their accomplishments. They just get on with the work at hand, and in their free-time enjoy the state’s abundant natural beauty.
Personalized Learning
Austin: Great Music, Vibrant Tech, Traditional Ed
Compared to tech and media, Austin has been slower to develop as an EdTech hotspot. Like other cities, education innovation in Austin runs about a decade behind tech, but a strong group of leaders and organizations show great promise for innovations to come.
Ed Policy
Charter Schools and CBP in Washington State
The sector has learned how to open great schools, and those lessons are being put to work in Washington State. Charter Board Partners will help make sure every charter school in Washington has a great board and that every student in Washington has the chance to attend a great school.
Ed Policy
Next-Gen Models Planned for Washington State
The first Washington State Charter School Conference focused on quality schools, personalized learning, and the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Leadership
6 Tips for Building Grantmaking Partnerships
Ellerbe, the VP Engagement at MIND Research Institute, and I are leading a discussion on funding alliances (For Better or For Worse: Fundraising Partnerships) at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas at the end of June.
Ed Policy
Smart Cities: Phoenix
Openness to new ideas, smart impact investors, new school models, strong university presence, and a few high capacity districts suggests that Phoenix may be on the rise
EdTech
Edupreneurs Swim in the Dolphin Tank at SXSW
Alex Hernandez and Tom Vander Ark and kicked of their annual Investing in Education Innovation workshop at SXSWedu by noting their mutual enthusiasm for innovations in learning and the anticipated worldwide impact. “There’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur,” said Alex.
EdTech
EdTech 10: Queso Season
In addition to the Tex-Mex, queso and sunshine, we are looking forward to the jam-packed sessions and EdTech hallway chats. If you’re looking to brush up on your #blendedlearning cooking skills stop by our workshop session (#ChoppedEdu)!
Personalized Learning
Video: Deeper Learning For Every Student Every Day
Today, to accompany the paper we share with you the video created to showcase the six Deeper Learning competencies needed to provoke Deeper Learning, regardless of the school model or location. With real college and career ready standards and shifting to online assessment, we really have an opportunity to help students achieve at higher levels.