student voice

Competency-Based Education

Why 20 Missouri School Districts Are Seeking New ‘Innovation Waivers’ to Rethink the Way They Test Students

Guest Author

Aug 29, 2023

The Missouri State Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 15 to approve 'innovation waivers' for the 20-school Success-Ready Students Network.

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.

Project-Based Learning

3 Tips to Build Student’s STEM Confidence and Curiosity from America’s Top Young Scientist

Guest Author

Apr 14, 2022

Student Sarah Park shares her story of curiosity and how it led to a purposeful passion.

New Pathways

National CAPS Network Promotes Real World Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 6, 2022

Tom Vander Ark shares the real world learning happening at CAPS during a recent school visit.

New Pathways

Student Voice and Co-Leadership: What They Mean to Students

Guest Author

Mar 1, 2022

Three seniors at Crosstown High share how their uniquely student-driven high school experience created a foundation for their futures.

Difference Making

How to Co-Create Classroom Culture with Students

Turnaround for Children

Nov 3, 2021

Turnaround for Children explores how to co-create classroom culture with students.

Career & Technical Ed

What Happens when you Launch Students’ Interests into the World?

Guest Author

Jul 8, 2021

See what happens when you launch students' interests into the world. It results in powerful learning, a better planet and connected communities.

Personalized Learning

One Stone Students Serve Up the Glass Half Full

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 6, 2021

One Stone hosted their annual fundraiser One Half Event virtually and saw great success. Here is a recap.

Difference Making

Multiple Choice

Guest Author

May 11, 2021

By: Barbara Pape. More schools are advocating for student agency to raise student voice and allow learners to become more involved with their learning experiences.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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