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Three students collaborating outdoors on a map project, representing innovative learner-centered microschool education.

Designing | Financial Feasibility and Return on Investment

Mason Pashia

Apr 29, 2025

Before any microschool can launch, system leaders must determine whether it’s financially feasible—and why the investment is worth making.

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Leadership

Leading in Uncertain Times

Rebecca Midles

Apr 29, 2025

Exploring leadership's true essence amidst challenges, emphasizing action, compassion, and resilience in education for lasting impact.

Cover of "Seizing the Opportunity for State Education R&D" report by Alliance for Learning Innovation, Education Reimagined, and Transcend

Ed Policy

State Education R&D: A Catalyst for Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and System Transformation

Guest Author

Apr 28, 2025

State education R&D investment in education fosters personalized, competency-based learning and innovation for enhanced learner outcomes.

Planning | Understanding State and School System Conditions

Mason Pashia

Apr 25, 2025

Launching a microschool within a public school system requires a clear understanding of state and system policy conditions and the flexibilities or barriers they create.

Public Microschool Playbook

Mason Pashia

Apr 24, 2025

At this pivotal moment in American education, public microschools provide a transformative approach to meet the evolving needs of learners and the rapidly changing demands of the workforce.

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Equity & Access

Lifelong Learning as Abundant Learning

Mason Pashia

Apr 24, 2025

Explore how expanding education systems to serve all ages can transform funding and foster abundant, lifelong learning.

Sara Schapiro smiling in a blazer, featured guest on the Getting Smart Podcast

Ed Policy

Sara Schapiro on Education Research and Development

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 16, 2025

"Exploring the urgent need for increased R&D in education, featuring insights from Sara Schapiro on challenges and solutions."

EdTech

CoSN 2025: With Human Leadership Comes Great Power, and Great Responsibility

Mason Pashia

Apr 7, 2025

CoSN 2025 highlights tech in education, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and connectivity, emphasizing leadership and human-centered tech integration.

Don Wettrick speaking on stage, featured guest on the Getting Smart Podcast about education in the AI age.

Leadership

Don Wettrick on Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI and the StartEdUp Foundation

Tom Vander Ark

Apr 2, 2025

Explore the future of entrepreneurship education with Don Wettrick, highlighting StartEdUp Foundation's innovative programs and the role of AI.

Catching Up! podcast cover featuring two hosts, a globe collage, and thought bubbles reading "Learner Wallet" and "Learning Experiences

Learning Design

Introducing: Catching Up! | Abundance, Learning Experiences and What’s in Your Learner wallet?

Nate McClennen, Mason Pashia

Mar 28, 2025

Exploring AI's impact on music and education, digital credentials, and new frameworks for school redesign and real-world experiences.

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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