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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.

New Pathways Handbook: Unbundled

Mason Pashia

Apr 12, 2024

This section of the handbook provides examples and best next steps to get system leaders started on their Unbundled Learning journey.

Diverse educators collaborating around laptops during a professional learning session in a classroom setting.

Leadership

The Changing Role of Today’s EdLeader

Marissa Wicklund

Apr 11, 2024

Amidst shifts in education driven by factors like teacher shortages and advancing technology, innovative solutions such as "grow your own" programs and collaborative staffing models are emerging. In preparing our future educators, we need to see beyond how we have traditionally trained.

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

New Pathways Handbook

Mason Pashia

Apr 10, 2024

The New Pathways Handbook is guide for system leaders to get started in implementing new supports for student success.

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New Pathways

A Flexible Solution to Workforce Development and Economic Mobility

Antonio Boyd

Feb 27, 2024

Platforms like Flexie support black and brown youth connecting to job opportunities that fit their lives and schedules.

Three students wearing elaborate handmade cardboard robot costumes and wielding cardboard weapons in a classroom

Equity & Access

CHILD: A Microschool Unlocking the Potential for Unique Learners

Maureen O’Shaughnessy

Feb 15, 2024

Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) is a great example of what it looks like to serve diverse learners.

EdTech

Amanda Bickerstaff on AI for Education

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 24, 2024

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by Amanda Bickerstaff, the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education.

Female teacher leaning over desk to assist two female students in a colorful elementary classroom

Leadership

Closing the Loop on Excellence

Michael Conner

Jan 8, 2024

Bridging social-emotional and academic data together for analytical analysis will exponentially raise academic outcomes in a culturally responsive manner.

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Leadership

Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2024

Getting Smart Staff

Jan 2, 2024

Our team is incredibly fortunate to participate in and attend dozens of conferences around the world. Here are some of our favorites.

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Difference Making

The Content Every High School Student Should Learn (But Doesn’t)

Nate McClennen, Mason Pashia

Nov 20, 2023

In many high schools, the traditional course sequence and graduation requirements remain stagnant. For future-ready students, we need to update these content areas..

	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