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The Learning Must Go On
How even the coronavirus couldn’t stop agile Asian schools from functioning. With robust learning systems in place, it’s ‘business as usual.’
Future of Learning
February: Join Us in Exploring Agility in Learning
How can instruction be more flexible and responsive to the needs of today’s students? Let's explore agility in learning of K-12 education in February.
Competency-Based Education
Want More Student Engagement? Ditch the Tests.
By: S. Tippins. Going test-free can be difficult for students and educators. However, ditching tests can actually up student engagement and learning.
Schools Worth Visiting
11 Alternative Schools that are Real Alternatives
Trying to push all kids through a content-centric, compliance-oriented model just won’t work. A variety of alternative approaches have been attempted; here are a few approaches educators have to develop for youth that haven’t been successful in traditional schools.