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Future of Learning

An Opportunity to Connect: Ed Tech, The Future of Work, Startups and Investors Unite

Jun 18, 2020

The Getting Smart staff sits down Danica Nilsestuen to talk about gener8tor’s OnRamp Education & Workforce Innovation conference coming up.

Future of Learning

Professional Learning Network Pivots to Virtual

Mason Pashia

May 22, 2020

A professional learning school pivots to distance learning while maintaining their core values and partnerships.

Difference Making

Where Can You Make the Biggest Difference?

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 16, 2019

Strengths and interests dominate our career choices, but what would happen if we added effective altruism in the mix?

Project-Based Learning

The Kansas City Area Real World Learning Initiative and Recognizing the Need for Change

Guest Author

Dec 11, 2019

By: B. Nicely. The Kearney School District Superintendent describes the role the Real World Learning Initiative plays in career success preparation.

Project-Based Learning

Work Experiences Are as Important to Career Prep as School

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 4, 2019

Work experiences can be as important as formal education (high school and college in particular) in terms of shaping career preferences and readiness.

Students in Singapore American School in unconventional seating

Difference Making

Alive With Possibility: 20 Tips for Creating Responsive Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 18, 2019

Responsive schools create a culture of possibility for youth by giving voice to their interests today and exposing them to opportunities for tomorrow. They enable success in what’s next—in work, learning, and community service.

Future of Learning

Approaching Career Readiness in Alternative Education

Emily Liebtag

Nov 14, 2019

Emily Liebtag and Lauren Barry visit Boston Day and Evening Academy to learn how they are paving new roads to college & career readiness.

SEL & Mindset

Follow Your Passion: Crazy or Genius?

Tom Vander Ark

Sep 30, 2019

Passion fuels big accomplishments, but it can also be problematic. When is following your passion actually a good career move?

Future of Learning

Why Career Exploration Must Be a K–12 Priority and One Way to Make It Happen

Guest Author

Sep 17, 2019

By: Mark C. Perna. Many K-12 students aren't exposed to the world of work until their last two years of high school. Here's one way to change that—and ensure career exploration is not just an add-on experience.

Future of Learning

#IRL: 20 Tips for Real Life Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Jun 12, 2019

Join Tom Vander Ark on the blog as he outlines 20 tips on how to boost engagement and relevance with real-world learning.

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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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