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Beyond the Classroom: Why Community Storytelling Will Decide the Future of Public Schools

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Gen AI Demands We Teach Critical Thinking

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AI in Education: Leading a Paradigm Shift

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Aug 19, 2024

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It’s Time to Reassess Our Understanding of the 4Cs

David Ross

Jul 20, 2020

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COVID Could Worsen Summer Melt: How Some Colleges Are Responding

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Jun 15, 2020

Project-Based Learning

J-term at Lyndon Institute: Engaging in Interest- and Passion-driven Learning

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May 2, 2020

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Fostering Connectedness During Remote Learning

Rachelle Dené Poth

Mar 23, 2020

Staying connected is key during remote learning. Educators and families can utilize these digital tools to keep communication flowing.

Marketing & Communication

Market Your School With Design Thinking: Troubleshooting Ideas With Prototyping

Mason Pashia

Dec 7, 2019

Prototyping is the fourth phase of the design thinking framework. When prototyping school marketing, contribution is key to keeping creativity flowing.

Marketing & Communication

Market Your School With Design Thinking: Best Practices For Ideation

Mason Pashia

Nov 23, 2019

Ideation and brainstorming are practices used by nearly every business and organization. These tips make it a more effective and varied experience.

Project-Based Learning

5 Ideas for Building Communication Skills for the Future

Rachelle Dené Poth

Nov 23, 2019

Exploring different ways of communication can help students develop the solid communication skills needed for the future of work.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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