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Recording Arts as Reengagement, Social Justice and Pathway

Jun 28, 2023

David “TC” Ellis dreamed about a new kind of high school that would reengage learners through musicology and alongside colleagues opened the High School for Recording Arts in 1998. Getting Smart staff shares more on this journey.

Difference Making

Empowering Math Teachers to be Culturally Responsive

Guest Author

Apr 11, 2022

Tanaga Rodgers details the importance of empowering math teachers to be culturally responsive.

EdTech

How EdTech Tools Can Make Math More Accessible and More Personal for All Students

Guest Author

Dec 20, 2021

By giving students the flexibility to choose how they learn math, they now have the opportunity to show their knowledge and improve learning outcomes.

$California Math Frameworks$

EdTech

California Revamping Math Frameworks: The Need For Data Science, Equity and Deeper Learning

Michael Niehoff

Jul 28, 2021

California is preparing new frameworks in math that include a shift towards data science, as well as increased equity and opportunities for deeper, applied learning.

Learning Design

Book Review: The Math(s) Fix

Rachelle Dené Poth

Feb 1, 2021

Rachelle Dene Poth reviews the book The Math(s) Fix by Conrad Wolfram.

Future of Learning

‘Why Do We Have to Learn This?’—Part II

Guest Author

Mar 6, 2020

By: Art Bardige. The way math is taught in school is antiquated. Spreadsheet math and open web schools can more adequately prepare students for our time.

Future of Learning

‘Why Do We Have to Learn This?’ – Part I

Guest Author

Feb 28, 2020

By: Art Bardige. Algorithms help us find solutions, but they do not help us understand mathematical concepts. Time to rethink the future of math education.

EdTech

18 Resources to Get Students Coding This Year

Rachelle Dené Poth

Dec 12, 2019

Teaching students about coding and computational thinking can be daunting. Check out these resources to learn to code at all levels.

Future of Learning

Swap Algebra 2 for Data Science, Get a 1-Point Bump in GDP

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 21, 2019

Current math instruction discourages some students from attending and completing a degree and gaining meaningful employment.

Two girls using microscopes, a fun way to get more girls involved in STEM

Future of Learning

Why Math and STEM Education is a Social Justice Issue

Guest Author

Jun 3, 2019

By: Dr. Gina Cherkowski. Emphasis on mathematics as a driver for high-quality STEM and its translation to life is a continued element of learning design. Join Dr. Cherkowski as she unpacks multiple angles to include social justice, equity, assessment of growth and opportunity.

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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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