Place-Based Education
Outdoor and Experiential Learning Across the Country
Tom Vander Ark highlights a handful of schools that have a persistent and profound relationship to place.
Agency and Co-Authoring Thriving in Colorado Schools
Over the last few months, we’ve been fortunate to accompany school leaders to some outstanding Colorado schools that exemplify new learning models that lead to new pathways.
Video Insights – Start the School Year Strong
Eden Park Elementary School teachers foster a strong start to the school year, emphasizing student involvement in creating shared expectations and a community-focused learning environment.
Addressing the Reluctancy to Transform Learning Environments
Learning Communities offer a more collaborative and holistically supportive environment for kids and adults alike. Nathan Strenge shares more in their latest post.
School Resilience and Educator Efficacy: The Power of Flexible Learning Environments
Schools around the world are realizing that their flexible learning environments are improving conditions for educators' well-being, helping build stronger teams, improving culture, and benefiting students as a result. Mike Posthumus explores more in their latest post.
Elementary Students Speak About Their Unique Learning Environment
Eden Park Elementary School stands out as an exemplary model of genuine student empowerment where 3rd-5th graders in the Learning Community have a tremendous amount of control to determine how they flow through the day.Â
The Future-Ready School: Harnessing the Power of Learning Communities in Education
By embracing innovation, collaboration, and a forward-thinking mindset, Eden Park Elementary shows how to engage students effectively, support their emotional growth, and foster resilient educational environments.
Place & Peace Based Learning: Walter’s Story
This is the first of a two-part preface excerpt from the book To Know the Joy of Work Well Done: Building Connections and Community with Place-Based Learning.
How to Design a Learning Commons
Learning in a multipurpose space can be a challenge if the space is not designed properly. Â In this article, we shed light on six crucial design elements for creating learning commons where students thrive.
Community is Learning: How The Act of Learning is Rooted in Neighbors, Family and Place
Aaron Schorn shares what shaped his learning journey from childhood influences to his love of nature, people and community.