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CBE: Getting Started with Learner-Centered Practices with an Equity Lens
Rebecca Midles and Deion Jordan highlight the 2021 Aurora Institute Symposium Breakout Session on “Competency-Based Education: Getting Started with Learner-Centered Practice and an Equity Lens” where over 100 edu leaders joined in to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning for all.
Fear Factor: Overcoming The Awkwardness of Asking for Help
Vanessa Bohns pens her open letter on the awkwardness of asking for help.
Timothy Jones on HipHopEd and Techniques4Learning
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Shawnee and Mason chat with Timothy Jones about HipHopEd, teacher leadership and more.
Collaborative Conversations to Shephard Communities Forward, Together
Rebecca Midles and Kelly Niccolls explore how school systems set the future of communities and the urgency of intentional design of community building for our learners.
Students as Coauthors of Learning: A Resources Guide
By inviting learners to coauthor experiences we help them build the most important skills and dispositions they’ll need to succeed in a changing world. Tom shares coauthoring resources for project-based learning, teacher tools and competencies, a list of systems that are best in class.
5 Personalized Learning Strategies for the Online Learner
The shift to online learning continues. Here are 5 personalized learning strategies for the online learners.
Education is Equity Work: New Resource and Customizable Toolkit to Help
KnowledgeWorks engaged with more than 60 new and diverse stakeholders to create the 2020 edition of the Educator Competencies; a new resource toolkit for educators.
The 5 Steps of Design Thinking Help Drive School Improvements
How can educators ensure a commitment to continuous improvement? Long-time educator and former engineer, Ben Owens, explores one of the most powerful tools: design thinking.
The Journey Of One High School Counselor’s Efforts To Redefine College Advising For All
Former university researcher and now high school counselor redefines college advising through better information and demystifying the process.
Multiple Choice
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.