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Project-Based Learning

Designed for Learning: At School and At Home

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 8, 2017

Learn more about One Stone, a new student-led project-based high school in Boise where students own their learning and take on real challenges using a design thinking process.

Leadership

Creating Coherence: Central Office to Teacher Teams and Their Students

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 7, 2017

With the growing demands placed on today's educators, the Bank Street Education Center assists school systems with guidance and services that strengthen teaching practices and increase student success.

diverse students working on a project placing country flags on a map in a classroom guided by inclusiveness and equity for all

Equity & Access

3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education

Guest Author

Feb 1, 2017

By: Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters. In this post, we look at three educators' creative solutions that are making “readiness for all” a reality in their classrooms and libraries.

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Leadership

Increase Social Awareness and Build Culture: Action Steps from 4 Schools

Mary Ryerse

Jan 30, 2017

Increasing social awareness is an integral component of teaching SEL, because it is a prerequisite for building strong relationships and social skills. Here, I discuss four strategies for increasing organizational social awareness.

Place Based Education

Increase Student Motivation through Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose

Guest Author

Jan 19, 2017

By: Victoria Rydberg. Students are at their best when they have purpose and are contributing value. Place-based education can give students the autonomy, mastery and purpose to stay motivated and make meaningful community contributions.

Project-Based Learning

The 5 Pillars of Whole School Transformation

David Ross

Jan 3, 2017

By: David Ross. Having concluded our recent study of 75 "Exemplar Schools" succeeding at providing 21st-century learning, we believe these are the foundational features necessary to transform into a 21st-century school.

Students smiling while working together because of the psychological safety in their classroom

Leadership

Promoting Psychological Safety in Classrooms for Student Success

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 29, 2016

Helping young people develop the skills and confidence needed to become self-directed learners, creators, problem-solvers and project managers all begins by creating a safe place to learn.

Project-Based Learning

5 Emerging Trends in Project-Based Learning

Guest Author

Dec 26, 2016

By: Rosie Clayton. How will innovative strategies such as internship integration and games-based learning impact the future of project-based learning? Here are five examples of schools pushing boundaries of PBL.

Project-Based Learning

Six Must-Have School Spaces for Project-Based Learning

Guest Author

Dec 10, 2016

By: Danish Kurani. These six spaces facilitate learning that goes beyond the realm of the traditional classroom and can be created in almost any type of building. Whether you’re planning a new building or updating the one you’re in, these are possible for you.

SEL & Mindset

Developing Self-Directed Learners

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 6, 2016

Growth of the freelance- and gig-economy makes self-direction an imperative, and the learner experience is crucial when it comes to designing environments where students can learn to be self-directed.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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