“Learning loss” is problematic, but so are some of the solutions it’s generating
Many of the solutions to “learning loss” are more problematic than productive. Here are 3 asset-based alternatives.
June 8, 2021
Topics: Competency-Based Learning
What’s compelling changes in K–12 schools this year? Hint: it’s not (just) COVID.
Learn what's motivating school leaders in the Canopy project to make the changes they’re most enthusiastic about.
Mar 25, 2021
2020 vs. 2021: Notable trends in innovative school practice nationwide
Our latest Canopy project analysis reveals takeaways about innovative school models using updated data from January 2021.
Feb 17, 2021
Will the positive changes schools make now last into the future?
The glimmer of hope is that positive adaptations in schools could lead to meaningful changes that benefit students in the long term.
Nov 17, 2020
Does 2020 present a crucible moment for K–12 education? The answer may surprise you.
Our new paper reveals why some innovations introduced in times of crisis persist, while others are cast aside when conditions normalize.
Oct 28, 2020
Beyond a label: Digging into innovation in charter and traditional district schools
Schools of both types are finding opportunities to work towards student-centered learning regardless of governance model or circumstance.
Aug 26, 2020
A revealing look at innovation in urban and suburban schools
Canopy data shows urban and suburban schools report innovative practices at different frequencies.
July 28, 2020
A revealing look at innovation in rural schools
Canopy data suggests rural schools prioritize flexibility and student supports, but other practices may be less common.
July 21, 2020
Making sense of school innovation: Five categories of practice revealed
The Canopy dataset suggests five distinct categories of innovative practice in schools.
July 2, 2020
The coronavirus exposes America’s misplaced educational values
The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to begin to reset our nation’s education focus on inputs over individual student outcomes.
Mar 26, 2020