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New Pathways

The Rise of Millennial-Powered Microschools

Guest Author

Mar 7, 2024

Microschools, powered by millennial ideals, stand as beacons illuminating the path to a truly redefined educational experience.

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Equity & Access

Culturally Relevant Social and Emotional Assessments for Multilingual Students

Guest Author

Mar 4, 2024

Multilingual learners face unique challenges as they navigate learning a new language and culture while also pursuing academic learning — culturally relevant SEL can help.

New Pathways

The Role of Microschool Incubators: Nurturing the Future of Education

Getting Smart Staff

Feb 26, 2024

Incubators, specialized institutions or organizations that facilitate the creation and development of microschools, are a core part of learning innovation.

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EdTech

There’s Something In the AIR: The Brave New World’s Fair

Getting Smart Staff

Feb 23, 2024

The upcoming AIR Show from ASU+GSV will focus on all things AI and Education. You won’t want to miss these invaluable sessions.

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Learner-Centered

Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?

Guest Author

Feb 20, 2024

While learner-centered ecosystems can begin in a variety of ways, establishing key people, practices, connections, or conditions to build upon is one approach to developing a strong foundation.

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Equity & Access

CHILD: A Microschool Unlocking the Potential for Unique Learners

Maureen O’Shaughnessy

Feb 15, 2024

Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) is a great example of what it looks like to serve diverse learners.

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New Pathways

A Community Micro-Credentials Effort Connects Students to Local Employers

Guest Author

Feb 13, 2024

In Florida, a career and technical education collaboration has yielded immediate benefits for high schoolers and local businesses.

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Equity & Access

Honoring A Legacy of Leaders: The Jeanes Fellowship

Mason Pashia

Feb 12, 2024

The Jeanes Fellowship, an homage to the legacy of Jeanes Teachers in the South, helps educators focus on essential conversations around identity, belonging and justice.

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Difference Making

Values-Driven Learning in Hawai’i Helps Learners Find What They Are SEEQing

Guest Author

Feb 6, 2024

The School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability in Hawai’i connects learners with real-world problems and purpose.

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Leadership

Transforming Learning, Deciding Where to Start: Practical Steps for Educational Leaders

Rebecca Midles

Feb 1, 2024

Rebecca Midles showcases her tried and true design process for getting started with transforming learning systems.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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