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New Pathways

Investing Today in Tomorrow’s Workforce: Michigan’s Strategy for STEM Talent

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Nov 10, 2025

New Pathways

Impact Projects at Northeastern University

Tom Vander Ark, Mason Pashia

Nov 19, 2024

Future of Learning

One Goal, Two Journeys: The Role of Community and Workforce in Defining Graduate

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Nov 7, 2024

Career & Technical Ed

Empowering Students to Bridge the Gap Between High School and Career Success

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Nov 5, 2024

Future of Learning

Igniting the Flame: How Motivation Catalyzes Student Potential in Horizon 3 Education

Guest Author

Oct 24, 2024

Competency-Based Education

Next-Generation Durable Skills Assessment

Nate McClennen

Oct 15, 2024

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Equity & Access

Uplifting Hispanic Heritage While Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Education

Aarika Guerrero

Sep 16, 2024

Education honors the diversity of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates their contributions and inspires future inclusivity and equity.

Career & Technical Ed

Amplifying Excellence in Career Education and Development

Marissa Wicklund

Sep 6, 2024

Highlighting educators who excel in inclusive career education and development, showcasing the transformative power of their work in special education.

Students working collaboratively on real world problems.

Competency-Based Education

How to Design Schools to Grow Thriving Adults: A Provocation

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Sep 5, 2024

Explore the essential processes in education that foster real-world competencies to help students become thriving adults, beyond traditional core subjects.

EdTech

AI in Education: Leading a Paradigm Shift

Guest Author

Aug 19, 2024

Exploring AI integration in education, this blog discusses its impact on teaching paradigms, personalized learning, and the future of educational technology.

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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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