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EdTech 10: It’s an Amazing Time to be an Educator

Jun 8, 2016

In this week's edition, we share stories around how amazing it is right now to be an educator, with new school models and edtech tools available that support and benefit student success.

Project-Based Learning

How Deeper Learning Helps Children Succeed

Guest Author

Jun 7, 2016

By: Paul Tough. In this excerpt from Paul Tough's new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, he explains the importance of implementing deeper learning and project-based learning for all students, especially those who are economically disadvantaged.

Leadership

The Future of Professional Learning: 4 Design Principles that Transform

Mary Ryerse

Jun 2, 2016

The future of professional learning in education is bright when focused on these four design principles that emphasize rich experiences, and that foster the transformation of professionals, schools and students.

Leadership

10 Ways Educators Can Use SEL Measurement and Assessment for Student Success

Guest Author

May 31, 2016

By: Jonathan E. Martin. Here are ten ways that schools or districts can use the data and reports they receive from social emotional learning assessments to assist with students' future success.

Leadership

Visiting Schools: Transformative Professional Learning

Tom Vander Ark

May 31, 2016

Over the years we've visited hundreds of schools, and have found that seeing innovative education models in person can be a transformative professional learning experience for educators and edleaders.

Leadership

Watson University: A Great Place to Incubate Your Startup

Tom Vander Ark

May 30, 2016

Watson University offers a new model of higher education that is affordable, applied, based on social impact and bolstered by mentorship to “Unleash next-gen talent to solve the toughest social, economic and environmental challenges facing the world.”

Leadership

Redesign Schools with Learner-Centered STEM

Guest Author

May 26, 2016

By: Dr. Soner Tarim. A co-founder and CEO of Harmony Public Schools shares the need to transform our education system so that all children everywhere have access to a great education that allows them to find their passion and fulfill their human potential.

Project-Based Learning

Reclaiming Assessment for Deeper Learning

Guest Author

May 26, 2016

By: Dennis Udall. More about education leaders who are catalyzing innovative approaches to assessment that encourage observing, collecting and interpreting evidence of deeper learning.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Tool Time

Getting Smart Staff

May 25, 2016

This week’s round-up of top edtech stories is rich with announcements regarding new tools for schools to explore for the fall.

EdTech

5 Teacher-Recommended Podcasts that Will Enrich, Entertain and Inspire You

Guest Author

May 23, 2016

By: Kristine Scharaldi. How can a busy teacher find time to discover innovative ideas and new technology tools? Here are five teacher recommended education podcasts that can help.

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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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