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The Need for a High Quality PBL Framework
PBL is increasingly recognized as a powerful instructional practice, and there is a growing need for guidance and support in its facilitation. Learn more about how education leaders worldwide are working to design and craft a Model for High-Quality PBL.
The Vision of Performance-Based Education at District 51
During my visit to District 51 in Colorado to observe its shift to competency-based education, I learned more about how leadership is shaping the overall vision to create a culture that includes growth mindset and social & emotional learning.
Quick Start Guide to Place-Based Professional Learning
As educators begin to think about how the community can be a classroom for students, it is important for them to develop their own sense of place and long-term strategies to ensure effective implementation. This guide can help prepare teachers for Place-Based Education.
What Does Personalized Learning Look Like in Schools?
Many schools and districts are transitioning toward more personalized learning models to give learners the support they need to truly excel and thrive. But what does personalized learning look like in real schools? Find out here.
Personalized Learning Worth Fighting For
By: Karla Esparza-Phillips and Ace Parsi. Personalized learning is the next logical step toward the "readiness for all" objective, and we all must persist in spite of challenges. Here, we discuss what that should look like.
It’s Time to Personalize Learning in Alaska
By: Dr. Karen Gaborik. Alaska's Fairbanks North Star Borough School District's superintendent shares how the district began its shift to a student-centered system, how the community is involved and what next steps are for them all.
Getting Personalized Learning Right the First Time
By: Karla Esparza-Phillips and Ace Parsi. Facing the daunting challenge of preparing all students for success, educators are caught in a persistent churn of reform and innovation. But have these innovations really moved the needle for students with disabilities?
Starting Over With Personalized Learning
By: Karla Esparza-Phillips and Ace Parsi. The rapidly growing interest in personalized learning leads us to believe that we may be finally reaching a tipping point. How can EdLeaders build a personalized learning system that meets the needs of all students?
Quick Start Guide to Place-Based Education
Our team has visited hundreds of schools. The best all had something in common: teachers created learning opportunities for students out in the "real world." In this publication, we explore how more teachers and schools can start doing the same.
The Innovation to Drive Innovation: Scaling Inquiry
By: Thom Markham. When done well, project-based learning helps students discover the fruits of a creative journey that leads to innovation and deeper learning. A kind of magic occurs. How can we bottle that magic? Find out here.