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The Content Every High School Student Should Learn (But Doesn’t)
In many high schools, the traditional course sequence and graduation requirements remain stagnant. For future-ready students, we need to update these content areas..
Viva la Revolución
After recognizing that the current design of school was not working, Chris Unger began his quest to seek out new school designs that far better serve youth and their future. Read about his new book in his latest post.
Getting Deep at Deeper Learning
Conferences must center learners and that's exactly what Deeper Learning did recently in San Diego. Victoria Andrews shares more in her latest post.
From Designing Project-Based Learning to Designing Professional Development
Matthew Leader, a PBL-based school teacher, explains how he coaches other teachers to incorporate more projects into their own practices.
Inviting Learners into Work That Matters
We’ve found pockets of excellence in three dozen high school visits this spring and where we’ve spotted evidence of deeper learning (i.e., engagement, critical thinking, excellent public products) it’s been work that matters to the learner and their community-- it’s relevant, purposeful, and consequential work.
Human Connection in Deeper Learning
What is the answer to deeper learning? Human connection.
Peer Mentoring Works…and Now It’s Scalable
Thinkist is a San Diego edtech startup that helps schools set up and manage peer tutoring programs designed to both close equity gaps and build a diverse teacher pipeline.
Can We Ditch AP for More Engaging Courses?
Tom Vander Ark shares six tips for education leaders who are thinking about how many AP classes to offer and what alternatives to consider.
The Future of High School
Nate McClennen explores the patterns emerging in high school redesign efforts and the journey ahead.
School Sustainability Is About More Than Just Keeping the Doors Open
Have you developed innovative practices and offerings that are improving learning for your students? There is a wide range of factors that you should consider to ensure that these innovations are sustained in the long-term.