Social-Emotional Learning

Seven colorful children's books from the "My Voice Is Powerful" series by Dr. Katrina Hutchins, featuring diverse child characters

Learner-Centered

Elevating Student Voice through Voice Leadership Camps and the MViP Books

Antonio Boyd

Jan 15, 2024

Antonio Boyd discusses the power of helping students find their voice with Dr. Katrina Hutchins, author of My Voice is Powerful.

Woman in blue blazer and turquoise statement necklace smiling in front of a brick wall

SEL & Mindset

An Education Journey: A Q&A with Rachelle Dené Poth

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 17, 2023

We asked our frequent columnist Rachelle Dené Poth a few questions about belonging, teaching and leading.

EdTech

Stop Playing: Your Campus Needs an Esports Program

Victoria Andrews, Guest Author

Sep 12, 2023

Through gaming, students gain durable skills (as defined by America Succeeds) which are high demand skills that allow youth to demonstrate their knowledge and stretch their character.

New Pathways

Deeper Learning Requires Deeper Relationships?

Guest Author

Aug 25, 2023

Scott McLeod shares insights from visits at innovative elementary and middle schools across the country devoted to significant amounts of time for students and educators to simply be together in community.

Equity & Access

Balancing Design Thinking with Equity

Guest Author

Aug 24, 2023

4.0 is creating a space for members of communities to become founders, harnessing the experiences of 4.0 alumni to refine our programming, and redefining success alongside the communities those founders serve.

SEL & Mindset

Jump Start: How to Encourage Proactivity

Character Lab

Aug 15, 2023

Everybody can be proactive. Everybody has the potential to be a champion for their ideas and get started on things and be inspiring to others. Johanna Peetz, a psychology professor at Carleton University shares more.

Competency-Based Education

Creating an Inclusive Learning Culture Through Trust, Feedback Cycles, and Positive Self-Talk

Rebecca Midles

Aug 4, 2023

Nurturing a true growth mindset culture demands more than just awareness; it necessitates establishing a safe and inclusive learning space that embraces the diversity of learners and their experiences. Rebecca Midles explores more in he latest post.

SEL & Mindset

Know Thyself: Your Values Are Your Compass

Character Lab

Jul 25, 2023

When you affirm a core personal value, you shore up your sense of self-worth. You broaden your perspective: Instead of zooming in on your inadequacies, you switch to a wide-angle view that includes your resources and opportunities.

Place Based Education

The Future-Ready School: Harnessing the Power of Learning Communities in Education

Guest Author

Jul 20, 2023

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.

Future of Learning

From Classroom to Adulthood: The Importance of Talent Development from an Early Age

Guest Author

Jul 11, 2023

Instead of focusing solely on passing state assessments, remediating to address gaps, or identifying students for advanced academic programming, schools must become a place where all children can develop their talents.

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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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