Two superintendents are getting strategic about students’ relationships. Here’s how other schools can follow suit. Mahnaz Charania Two superintendents are getting strategic about students’ relationships. Here’s how other schools can follow suit. Superintendents must get strategic about students’ relationships. Now there’s a playbook for that. June 9, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
“Learning loss” is problematic, but so are some of the solutions it’s generating Chelsea Waite “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 Chelsea Waite
Designing school to support marginalized students Thomas Arnett Designing school to support marginalized students Students’ lives don’t always fit into the boxes provided by schools. What if schools adapted to students rather than expecting students to conform to them? June 3, 2021 Thomas Arnett
An interview with The Disruptive Voice: Building and strengthening students’ networks Christensen Institute An interview with The Disruptive Voice: Building and strengthening students’ networks In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, hosted by Michael B. Horn, Julia Freeland Fisher, shines a light on building and strengthening students' connections. June 1, 2021 Christensen Institute
Peer connections reimagined: Innovations nurturing student networks to unlock opportunity Chelsea Waite Peer connections reimagined: Innovations nurturing student networks to unlock opportunity Peer connections are a critical resource as K–12 schools and postsecondary programs look to support students’ wellbeing and growth, enrich their learning experiences, and expand career options. June 1, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Building students’ resiliency networks: A conversation with Brian Lightfoot Julia Freeland Fisher Building students’ resiliency networks: A conversation with Brian Lightfoot A discussion on the power of resiliency networks, measuring students' social capital, and building inclusive pathways into entrepreneurship. June 1, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Webinar: Recovery through relationships Christensen Institute Webinar: Recovery through relationships In this webinar hosted by Transcend, learn how education leaders can take a systematic approach to equitably forging students' relationships with peers, educators, mentors, and community members across their schools and ... May 27, 2021 Christensen Institute
Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated? Michael B. Horn Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated? In the midst of strong predictions about looming college failures, what is the field to make of the data so far? Michael B. Horn has four reflections. May 27, 2021 Michael B. Horn
6 guiding principles for spending federal recovery dollars on systemic solutions Chelsea Waite 6 guiding principles for spending federal recovery dollars on systemic solutions Federal funding should help generate sustainable solutions to persistent problems, not just put Band-Aids on current ones. May 26, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Connections as currency: A conversation with Stephanie Krauss Julia Freeland Fisher Connections as currency: A conversation with Stephanie Krauss What do students need to thrive? Former educator Stephanie Krauss sets out to answer this question in her new book out this spring. May 20, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Some families want virtual schooling. Here’s what districts should offer. Thomas Arnett Some families want virtual schooling. Here’s what districts should offer. The Flex blended learning model adapts to students' learning needs and interests while expanding teachers’ capacity to support their students. May 20, 2021 Thomas Arnett
Self-directed learning: Niche approach or powerful innovation? Thomas Arnett Self-directed learning: Niche approach or powerful innovation? Ask not which students are best suited for self-directed learning, but which circumstances make self-directed learning work best for each student. May 13, 2021 Thomas Arnett
