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Teachers Taking Next-Gen Learning to Scale

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 24, 2014

The path to next generation learning for every student is bottom up, top down and sideways in. With teachers and leaders sharing a vision, putting it on a timetable, and building a supported path that allows everyone to be part of the vision.

Personalized Learning

Another MDRC Study Confirms Wisdom of New Small High Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 23, 2014

New MDRC study confirms what we knew a decade ago -- small high schools, “Have markedly increased graduation rates for disadvantaged students of color, many of whom start high school below grade level.”

Leadership

Smart List: 40 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 21, 2014

Today we are recognizing 40 thought leaders and change makers shaping the future of U.S. K-12 education.

Ed Policy

Modern Policy for Modern Learners

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 20, 2014

A Getting Smart white paper that describes opportunities for expanded access to high-quality education created by high-access, connected learning environments and calls for policy updates to support expanded access.

Ed Policy

Smart List: 45 Advocacy Orgs Making a Difference

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 20, 2014

Today we are recognizing 45 policy and advocacy organizations. These groups put students first, set the path, and lead the conversation.

EdTech

Education Innovation Clusters: Help is on the way!

Guest Author

Oct 19, 2014

Deputy Director of the US Dept. of Ed's Office of EdTech describe the growing local education innovation clusters and networks can improving collaboration with the upcoming "Education Innovation Cluster Cookbook."

Leadership

Attacking Poverty With Innovation & Supports

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 15, 2014

Reflecting on his story, Tom shares how innovations in learning impacts poverty and opportunity while and highlighting the work of Multi-Service Center, a local nonprofit providing services vital to the community.

Personalized Learning

My Powerful LDC Moment: Susan Haines, Arkansas

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 8, 2014

Susan, High School English Language Arts Teacher from Fort Smith, AR shares the moment when she knew Literacy Design Collaborative's (LDC) Core Tools had a positive impact on her students.

Personalized Learning

Innovative Strategies for Writing Success

Bonnie Lathram

Oct 6, 2014

As more students are heading towards a workforce that demands a post-secondary degree, a growing number of our young people need to know how to write effectively and experience success in writing. College graduates will be required to be writers and analytical thinkers, which is why the new CCSS have a focus on the increased importance of writing.

Leadership

Magnolia Montessori Begins to Bloom

Caroline Vander Ark

Oct 2, 2014

Magnolia Montessori in Austin, TX proves it’s not the building that makes a school great, its the culture.

	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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