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New Pathways Handbook: Support and Guidance

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section focuses on building robust advisory and guidance models through examples and best next steps.

New Pathways Handbook: New Learning Models

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section of the handbook focuses on leveraging new learning models like microschools to create powerful pathway experiences.

New Pathways Handbook: Unbundled

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section of the handbook provides examples and best next steps to get system leaders started on their Unbundled Learning journey.

Timothy Jones and Mason Pashia, Getting Smart podcast guests discussing what education can learn from poetry

Podcasts

Timothy Jones and Mason Pashia on What Education Can Learn From Poetry

Mason Pashia

Apr 5, 2024

On this special Poetry Month episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, producer Mason Pashia is joined by Timothy Jones to talk about language, music and learning.

Daniel and Lorbin - students from Coolidge (DC and an XQ school)

Competency-Based Education

Sneakers, Signals, and Systems: A New Era in Education

Rebecca Midles

Apr 4, 2024

There’s something in the water at education conferences — sneakers have become the new conference dress code. This shift toward individuality, comfort and practicality is also representative of transformations we’re seeing in education. The 2024 Carnegie Summit marked not just a gathering of minds but a convergence of…

Educators gathered at a frED Camp event with colorful balloons and a "Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" sign outside a school

Learner-Centered

frED Camp: The Legacy of Fred Rogers

Guest Author

Apr 1, 2024

Teachers around the world have been applying “The Fred Method” in their classrooms, using technology — and findings from the science of learning and child development — to spark joyful, welcoming learning experiences.

Diverse educators smiling at a round table during a formal conference luncheon in a large banquet hall.

Equity & Access

Honoring A Legacy of Leaders: The Jeanes Fellowship

Mason Pashia

Feb 12, 2024

The Jeanes Fellowship, an homage to the legacy of Jeanes Teachers in the South, helps educators focus on essential conversations around identity, belonging and justice.

Diverse team of educators collaboratively adding colorful sticky notes to a large planning wall

Leadership

Transforming Learning, Deciding Where to Start: Practical Steps for Educational Leaders

Rebecca Midles

Feb 1, 2024

Rebecca Midles showcases her tried and true design process for getting started with transforming learning systems.

Decorative circles in muted red tones with text: "Support & Guidance: The Importance of Robust Advisory Systems," October 31st, 10am PT.

Podcasts

Town Hall Recap: Support & Guidance

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 10, 2023

On this Getting Smart Town Hall, we took a look at our latest publication, Support & Guidance For All New Pathways Journeys.

Teachers and educators collaborating around a conference table in a school library during a professional development session.

Leadership

3 Ways to Reimagine Professional Development in Districts

Guest Author

Oct 26, 2023

As district leaders, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we support educators with professional development through mentorship, patience and setting realistic expectations, preparing them for what’s next in K-12 education and ultimately creating equitable learning environments for our students.

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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