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What is Belonging, and Why Does it Matter in Schools?
Explore the importance of cultivating belonging in education. Discover the challenges and opportunities of demographic change in the United States.
Microschools Changing the Phoenix Education Landscape
Our recent visits to microschools in Phoenix illuminate the flexible and highly-personalized nature of small school models.
Where Seldom is Heard a Discouraging Word: Farm-based Microschools
Microschools that leverage outdoor assets like farms are a great way to create sustainable, accessible and community-connected education experiences.
Building Better Schools: The art of leading change in education
Education transformation leader Tyler Thigpen explores the concept of dependent learning in schools, challenging traditional education models and advocating for student empowerment and self-directed learning.
Tips and Tools for Equitable and Sustainable School Design
Erin Whalen of DaVinci Rise shares some of his favorite tips and design processes for unlocking and sustaining the radical potential of your school and team.
How to Design a School for Belonging
Architect Danish Kurani reflects on architecture and design projects that have given learners agency and a sense of belonging.
Sneakers, Signals, and Systems: A New Era in Education
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…
Real World Learning in San Diego High Schools
A recent trip to San Diego highlighted a group of impressive schools with a commitment to real-world learning.
Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?
While learner-centered ecosystems can begin in a variety of ways, establishing key people, practices, connections, or conditions to build upon is one approach to developing a strong foundation.
Outdoor and Experiential Learning Across the Country
Tom Vander Ark highlights a handful of schools that have a persistent and profound relationship to place.