From rhetoric to reality: Making student voice count in another uncertain year Chelsea Waite From rhetoric to reality: Making student voice count in another uncertain year A recent profile of Common Ground High School revealed a range of strategies for equitably including student voice at the table. Sept 23, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Wait: Are schools actually doing blended learning? Thomas Arnett Wait: Are schools actually doing blended learning? Most hybrid learning misses the hallmarks of true blended learning. But it could evolve into student-centered, blended learning classrooms in the future. Sept 16, 2021 Thomas Arnett
Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn Mahnaz Charania Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn Data on K–12 students’ contexts and relationships must sit alongside test scores to create equitable conditions for learning. Sept 14, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
Adult learning culture: An underrated ingredient for success in uncertain times Chelsea Waite Adult learning culture: An underrated ingredient for success in uncertain times Three schools demonstrate why it's so important to build an adult learning culture that's strong enough to weather any storm. Sept 9, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley Julia Freeland Fisher Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley Motley describes how scaling conversations with mentors "in the know" can revolutionize how companies recruit and retain talent. Sept 7, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Michael B. Horn It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Policymakers should design an accountability model that recognizes the unique missions of nontraditional schools and allows parents to compare schools in the alternative education sector. Sept 1, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Press release: New survey uncovers the K-12 models and educational technology that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic Christensen Institute Press release: New survey uncovers the K-12 models and educational technology that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic Bay View Analytics has partnered with the Christensen Institute on a report that details how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing K-12 education, and how the lessons learned from the pandemic response can drive a continuing... Aug 31, 2021 Christensen Institute
Carpe diem: Convert pandemic struggles into student-centered learning Thomas Arnett Carpe diem: Convert pandemic struggles into student-centered learning New data from K-12 teachers and admin reveal the online learning resources that they plan to continue using this year and into the future, and how this implementation could impact student-centered learning. Aug 31, 2021 Thomas Arnett
Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills Julia Freeland Fisher Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills In this virtual session at the ASU+GSV Summit, four leaders in the education-to-employment space describe their approaches to equitably fostering professional networks. Aug 26, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Webinar: Pathways to progress during COVID-19 Thomas Arnett Webinar: Pathways to progress during COVID-19 This webinar shares insights from a series of recent research studies on how to drive innovation in school systems in the context of COVID-19. Aug 24, 2021 Thomas Arnett
How colleges can support more students using the power of peers Chelsea Waite How colleges can support more students using the power of peers Even with tight budgets, all institutions can help students access one resource hiding in plain sight: their classmates. Aug 19, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Designing schools for flexibility when students need it now more than ever Thomas Arnett Designing schools for flexibility when students need it now more than ever As schools grapple with student learning challenges created by COVID-19, students need options that adapt to their varied learning needs. Aug 13, 2021 Thomas Arnett
