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Learner-Centered

Human Connection in Deeper Learning

Aaron Schorn

Apr 10, 2023

What is the answer to deeper learning? Human connection.

New Pathways

The Learner-Centered Competency-Based Learning Management System

Nate McClennen

Apr 6, 2023

Through our partner work with XQ Institute, we identified core criteria that any next-generation LMS should incorporate.

Competency-Based Education

Measuring Learning Growth: Competencies and Standards

Nate McClennen, Rebecca Midles

Mar 14, 2023

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.

New Pathways

School Districts and Charter Authorizers Need Innovation Pathways

Tom Vander Ark

Mar 2, 2023

It’s time for more new schools that meet new demands and take advantage of new opportunities--new schools inside public schools and public districts and new charter schools and networks.

Future of Learning

The Surging World of Work

Guest Author

Feb 28, 2023

World of Work is a career initiative that started in the Cajon Valley Union School District, San Diego CA. There are now districts across the United States who are using this model to prepare students in K-12 for their future directions.

EdTech

Why Teach Journalism When AI Writes Articles?

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 13, 2023

While there are fewer newspaper roles, job boards are full of journalism, communications, advocacy and marketing jobs where strong writing matters.

New Pathways

Partnerships Power Innovative St Vrain Valley Pathways

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 5, 2023

At St. Vrain Valley School District, the commitment to supporting great teaching in every classroom is unparalleled.

Ed3

Educators Field Guide to Preparing for Web3: 3 Steps You Can Take Today, to be Ready for Tomorrow

Guest Author

Jan 3, 2023

Though web3 is still in its infancy, there are trends emerging that can help guide us towards practices that can help us prepare young people for the next generation of the web.

New Pathways

Understanding Opportunity Costs in Education

Trace Pickering

Dec 12, 2022

Opportunity costs need to be calculated in education and those calculations must be focused on the learners, not the school or system.

Learner-Centered

#CelebratingProgress Launching Youth Into Tech Careers

Guest Author

Dec 6, 2022

Launchpad, a new initiative from Building21, that is helping high school students gain the skills they need to get connected to good paying jobs in the tech industry highlights #CSEdWeek.

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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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