Learner-Centered
Portrait of a Graduate: 5 Things to Keep in Mind
By: Angela Duffy A truly student-centered school design process demands that educators form a deep understanding of the students and communities they plan to serve, including the goals and aspirations of students. In Springpoint’s work with school designers nationally, we ask partners to work with students to develop a joint…
Google Beefs up Classroom, Begins Certifying Students
In stride with its mission to improve learning outcomes around the world, Google announced enhancements to Classroom, a new Chromebook App Hub and a student certification program.
Leading Education Foundation Promotes Race Equity, Vows to Fight Racism
Tom sits down with Nick Donohue, the president of Nellie Mae Education Foundation, to discuss racial inequities in education and the foundation’s mission to promote racial equity through a more culturally relevant, student-centered approach to grant and policy-making.
Learner-Centered Schools in Albemarle County
Emily Liebtag visits schools in Albemarle County that are designed around student needs, interests, academic goals, and passions.
6 Hallmarks to Building Data Culture
Sarasota County Schools shares their journey to creating a strong data culture by partnering with Curriculum Associates, following six key steps, and maintaining commitment and accountability from all stakeholders.
Fostering High Quality Student Experiences through Projects
Project-based learning means going beyond assigning projects and instead, promoting student agency by having students drive their learning.
Carnegie Learning and One Stone High School: A Powerful Partnership
By: Allison Parker, Caitlyn Scales and, Sarah Galasso. Carnegie Learning and One Stone have partnered to equip students in finding their purpose and passion through student-centered learning. Authors share a look at One Stone's students and faculty and the Carnegie learning approach.
Improving Organizational Culture: The What vs. The Why
The start of a new year is a great time to take a personal, team, and organization pulse and set intentions which will help carry you throughout the year. One helpful exercise for all organizations to go through is to reexamine both the organization’s “why” and each team member’s personal “why”.
How Formative Assessment Transforms the Classroom, From Culture to Lesson Plans
By: Brea Lewis and Michelle Berkeley. The How I Know project has assisted 60 teachers in integrating formative assessment practice into their classrooms. In this post, Dallas teacher Brea Lewis shares how formative assessment practice has positively impacted her students' learning.
Reggio Emilia: The Future of Learning Has Roots in the Past
By: Beth Holland. Numerous current initiatives focus on creating personalized learner experiences through modern trends such as high-quality project-based learning (HQPBL) and design thinking. However, this pursuit to deliver learning that fuels each whole child has its roots in the Reggio Emilia Approach that Loris Malaguzzi first envisioned in the 1940s.