leadership
The Opportunity for Personalized and Local Guidance
By: R. Caruthers R. Midles & T. Vanderark. Guidance on the next steps in learning and postsecondary planning can equally be tailored to each learner and their context.
“I Could Never Do This Alone” – Collaboration, Trust, and Human-Centered Design at Design39
By: Sabba Quidwai and Devin Vodicka. Sabba and Devin examine the D39 case study on how they have created an environment with collaboration, trust, and human-centered design.
4 Ways to Develop Anti-Racism
By: Christine M. T. Pitts. Four resources are provided to mitigate racial disparities through large-scale policy reform, as well as grassroots community organizing.
The Art Of Teaching Has Been Overcompensating For The Science
With the rise of learning science, the art of teaching could evolve into a system, and learners would be truly at the center.
A Pivot Within A Pivot: Getting InspirED With Educators to Define and (re)Define Success
By: Jeanine Collins. Jeanine shares how the InspirED Global Fellows pivoted to a virtual program due to the pandemic but they remain focused on prioritizing 21st-century learning.
Leaders Are Not the Chief Decider, They Are Decision Architects
Decision making now includes more complexity, more stakeholders, and more agreements needed to be reached. Leaders need better tools and templates to make better decisions yielding coherent and effective change.
Invention Opportunity: Creating a Shared Reality
In the first of the Invention Opportunity series, Tom discusses the importance of shared reality - a necessity of leadership and systems.
4 Ways Leaders Can Support Teachers In Challenging Times
Michael Niehoff shares ways leaders can support our teachers while preparing for the upcoming school year.
It’s Time to Prepare for COVID-19 Resurgence: Six Steps Your School Can Take
Before the Fall arrives, Eric Tucker shares advice on how leaders can prepare for the COVID-19 resurgence.
Supporting District Change Through Learner-Centered Leadership
By: Devin Vodicka and Tom Vander Ark. In times of uncertainty and rapid change, Devin and Tom outline a leadership style that places students at the center of your planning and re-opening work.