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Collaborative Conversations to Shephard Communities Forward, Together
Rebecca Midles and Kelly Niccolls explore how school systems set the future of communities and the urgency of intentional design of community building for our learners.
Humanity: The Antidote
As we look to transform the future of education, developing relationships must be in the crosshairs. Matt Piercy explores the need for forging the human connection approach to education.
What Does Your Ideal Learning Environment Look Like?
The Texas Learning Exchange offers tips and guidance for identifying the best learning solutions for your vision.
Building Trust through Design Thinking
By: Sabba Quidwai and Devin Vodicka. Recent research by Dr. Quidwai found a critical connection between relational trust, collaboration, and the development of mindsets and skillsets when engaging in design thinking.
Invention Opportunity: Creating a Shared Reality
In the first of the Invention Opportunity series, Tom discusses the importance of shared reality - a necessity of leadership and systems.
Teaching American Values in a Time of Protest
William discusses how schools must play a vital role in helping to inform an engaged citizenry and rising generation of civic-minded students.
Getting Clearer: The Principal, Mayor of the School Community
By: Patrick Erwin. As a principal, I do the most important job in the city. I create the conditions for students and, by extension, their families, to be lifted out of poverty into a city that is a great place to live. Not a bad job. Not a bad life.
Getting Clearer: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Practicing culturally responsive pedagogy helps form communities of learners that care authentically, learn deeply and actualize fully.
Design Thinking For School Marketing: Empathize With Your Community
Empathy is the first step in the design thinking framework. It’s a crucial part of the successful marketing of your school.
Keep Your Head Up
One teacher shares a collaborative project idea meant to deliver a positive message to students, teachers, and parents about persevering through tough times, showing some grit, and leaning on their school district family when needed.