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SXSWedu: Smart Cities
Every region needs to improve learning opportunities fast. This was the focal point of the discussion at SXSWedu that engaged contributors of the recently published 'Smart Cities' book.
Highlander Institute Blends Rhode Island
Every region of the country needs a blended learning technical assistance group like Highlander Institute. Tom visits five schools in Rhode Island creating environments that are engaging for students that are leading to higher levels of achievement and completion.
4 Key Attributes for Deeper Learning Leadership
By: Kyle McCartney. Being flexible, bringing energy and enthusiasm every single day, and having the courage to take risks: All of these can lead to great success as a leader. Leadership in Deeper Learning schools means being able to commit to these 4 key leadership attributes.
3 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Innovative School
By: Nina Rees. As school choice has taken root across the country, parents are making educational choices for and with their children. Nina offers up these three factors that can help parents when choosing innovative schools.
Inforgraphic | Powerful Partnerships to Boost Personalized Learning
An infographic from Fuel Education that features a framework for schools and districts for thinking about scaling the personalized learning experience.
Take A Judo Lesson, Leverage Trends To Make An Impact
Against the backdrop of black swan events, broken politics, and the increasing priority of initiative, here is a recap of relevant trends and judo instructions for impact investors and "edupreneurs" interested in leveraging some of those trends.
The Power of Personal Relationship in Personalized Learning
By Cara Thorpe. How can we extend the success of personalized learning beyond the school day? Cara shares practical advice for making the decision on the best after-school learning option for students.
Expanding the Reach of Online Learning to Special Education Students
Online and blended learning are not just for the general education population. Together, Fuel Education and PresenceLearning will deliver an integrated, online solution in which schools and districts can enroll special education students through a personalized learning platform.
The Primacy of Relationships
Powerful tools can help us know our students better; they can help teachers connect them with powerful experiences. But it's leaders that create the context--from classroom to city--for life-shaping relationships.
4 Truths About Effective PBL Leaders
By: Jennifer Cruz. The most effective PBL leaders begin with why. To reach the goal, everyone has to know the plan. Effective leaders are model learners, and they make time for reflection and celebration.