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ConnectEd Takes Linked Learning National
ConnectEd team members discuss working to scale the Linked Learning program nationally to ensure all students have access to high-quality college and career pathways, preparing them for success in college, career, community, and life.
How Minecraft Supports Social and Emotional Learning in K–12 Education
Many K-12 educators have enthusiastically embraced gaming as a means for building SEL skills, and Minecraft is one of the most popular options. In this publication, we explore the potential connections between classroom use of Minecraft and K-12 students’ SEL outcomes.
David Haglund on Lessons Learned in Santa Ana
As he transitions to a new role in a new district, David Haglund shares lessons learned during his time as deputy superintendent and chief academic officer for Santa Ana Unified School District.
A Monster Bet on Gap Closing Relationships and Supports
Learn more about The Academy Group, a new enterprise designed to prepare young people from under-resourced communities to own and operate successful companies nationwide.
7 Ways to Become A More Connected Educator Today
Guest author Rachelle Dene Poth shares seven ways educators can get connected today and in the future to build a learning network.
AltSchool: Designing the Future of Learning
For the past four years, AltSchool has been building a technology-enabled network to empower and connect families, students and teachers. Learn more about what else this innovative school is working toward.
Words of Wisdom To Inspire & Motivate Educators
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and many of us could use a little motivation to make it across the finish line. Here are some of my favorite words of wisdom from teachers and leaders who help me stay moving.
Structures Drive Behavior: Right is Magic, Wrong is Deadly
Most of us work and learn in networks, and the first role of a leader is getting the system's conditions, connections and culture right. Here are 10 lessons on effective network structures and examples of each in education.
5 Ways OER Empower Teachers To Choose Their Own Classroom Adventure
By: Erika Aparaka. Here are five ways open educational resources (OER) empower teachers in their classrooms and help them find new ways to guide their students in their educational journeys.
Teacher To Teacher: My Journey To Personalized Learning
I was initially hesitant about shifting to a personalized learning classroom, but I now know this ‘fad’ changed how I teach and how my students learn for the better. Here are the steps I took to fully embrace this change.