Place Based Education
new learning models
Learner-Centered
Learning as a Collective
The first step toward having schools bring together the collective is for schools to treat learners as members of a collective.
New Pathways
Civic Engagement: Museums Create Meaning
As we explore pathways to facilitate civic engagement, it might be worthwhile to investigate the role that museums play in creating pathways that enable youth to step up and take part in the world around them. Michelle Blanchet shares more in her latest post.
New Pathways
Creating New Pathways of Prosperity for All
Accelerating the urgency to dismantle the current iteration of high school verticals is a necessity to reach ALL. Accelerating the urgency to dismantle the current iteration of high school verticals is a necessity to reach every learner but how do we demystify and dismantle a systemic quandary that has plagued Black and Brown students historically in education?
New Pathways
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.
New Pathways
Closing the Opportunity Gap with Access to College-Level Courses for Every High School Learner
Every high school student in the country deserves the opportunity to try a college course in high school.
New Pathways
A Culture of No: How to Get Past Fear and Risk-Aversion to Make Things Happen
Trace Pickering reflects on the ways his career in edu and business has shown him the power of yes.
New Pathways
Why Are New Pathways Essential?
Across the nation, leading institutions and organizations are identifying pathways as a core component of a thriving economy and a missing piece from the K-12 experience.
EdTech
Artificial Intelligence and Adaptivity to Strengthen Equity in Student Learning
Artificial intelligence has the potential to support educators and the creation of learning opportunities for each student–and educators are already using AI to adapt their work.
Competency-Based Education
Measuring Learning Growth: Competencies and Standards
The role of competencies has become increasingly important as employers, students and educators realize the impact of transferable skill deficit in young people. The challenge, however, becomes implementation.
Equity & Access
The Power of Process In Deeper Learning: A Case Study in Scaffolding
I walked into an 8th-grade classroom engaged in introspection, reflection, and metacognition. Here's what else I saw.