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A New Operating System for Public Education: Learner-Centered Ecosystems
Explore learner-centered ecosystems to transform education, enhancing adaptability, community involvement, and holistic student development.
Shane Doyle on Place and Story
Dr. Shane Doyle talks about his journey and contributions to Indian Education for All in Montana. He discusses his background and the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives in education, understanding the deep history of the land, and protecting sacred places.
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.
Town Hall Recap: Learner-Centered Ecosystems as a Public Education Reality?
On this Getting Smart Town Hall, we were joined by organizations working to create learner-centered ecosystems in public education.
Josh Schachter on The Power of Participatory Storytelling
On this episode, we’re joined by Josh Schachter, Founder of CommunityShare and long-time storyteller of environment and community.
Transforming Learning, Deciding Where to Start: Practical Steps for Educational Leaders
Rebecca Midles showcases her tried and true design process for getting started with transforming learning systems.
Students Are Still Telling the Stories
Students At Cherokee High School are creating their own video packages to continue the Cherokee tradition of storytelling.
How to Co-Design Curriculum: Fostering Inclusivity through Shared Family Narratives
Not sure how to begin a transformative educational journey with a co-designed curriculum with learners? Here is my experience doing just that, by partnering with learners to actively shape their experiences by celebrating diversity through family narratives and recipes.
Portrait of a System Gallery
A Portrait of a System is a collective vision that operates as a powerful compass to guide the transformative redesign of a learning system.
Challenges and Opportunities
Implementing a robust advisory system is not easy, but it is critical to the success of young people. We lay out a few of the glaring challenges and opportunities for getting started below.
