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Future of Learning

Jennifer Mellor and Mike Huckins on How Chambers of Commerce Can Get Involved in Accelerated Pathways

Shawnee Caruthers

May 8, 2024

This episode, Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer at the Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mike Huckins, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and IT Operations at the Greater Phoenix Chamber.

Inspirational word wall with "Create, Innovate, Think" beside a banner reading "Create Your Own Pathway to Success" at a school incubator space.

Career & Technical Ed

Real World Learning in Chicagoland Pathways

Tom Vander Ark

May 6, 2024

On a recent school visits trip to Chicago we saw numerous examples of high-quality real world learning. Here are a few of the orgs and schools that stuck with us.

Teacher guides diverse young students using Montessori bead materials for math at a collaborative classroom table.

Leadership

Building Better Schools: The art of leading change in education

Guest Author

Apr 30, 2024

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.

Protest crowd holding cardboard sign reading "Fight Today For A Better Tomorrow" at a community rally.

Difference Making

The Power Of Peace Project: Healing Wounded Communities

Antonio Boyd

Apr 25, 2024

The Power of Peace Project is an effective method of working with incarcerated communities to create and locate mentors and leaders.

Da Vinci RISE High Students backstage at the Behind the Festival Field Trip

Equity & Access

Tips and Tools for Equitable and Sustainable School Design

Guest Author

Apr 23, 2024

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.

Youth sitting calmly as a large wolf approaches closely, during an outdoor therapeutic wolf encounter program.

Difference Making

At-Risk Youth Discover Support, Healing With Wolves

Michael Niehoff

Apr 22, 2024

Wolf Connection is a unique 165-acre educational sanctuary in southern California that brings people together through direct relationships with rescued wolves for the purpose of empowering the next generation to become authentic leaders and stewards of the earth.

Infographic showing K-12 to employment pathways including apprenticeships, degrees, military, and certifications across grade levels.

New Pathways Handbook: Educator Pathways

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section of the handbook focuses on innovations in teacher pathways - connecting people to meaningful careers in education.

New Pathways Handbook: Policies and Systems

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section covers the policies and systems that continue to shape the pathways landscape to better serve all students.

New Pathways Handbook: Accelerated

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section focuses on accelerated pathways like dual enrollment, P-TECH models & bootcamps to connect students to opportunity.

New Pathways Handbook: New Learning Models

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section of the handbook focuses on leveraging new learning models like microschools to create powerful pathway experiences.

	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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