For high schools, let’s preserve variant of hybrid learning after COVID Michael B. Horn For high schools, let’s preserve variant of hybrid learning after COVID The hybrid approach, flipped learning, can help high schools create a more compelling, engaging, and beneficial experience for students. Aug 4, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Not a lost year: K–12 innovation during 2020-21 and how to nurture it post-pandemic Chelsea Waite Not a lost year: K–12 innovation during 2020-21 and how to nurture it post-pandemic This brief summarizes key findings from our most recent analysis of the Canopy dataset, with a focus on understanding current patterns in school innovation and changes to schools’ practices during COVID. July 20, 2021 Chelsea Waite
By fall, every child should have an individualized learning plan Michael B. Horn By fall, every child should have an individualized learning plan Instead of facilitating whole-class lessons this upcoming year, teachers should spend time in small-group lessons with students or tutoring and mentoring them. July 14, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Potential unfulfilled: COVID-19, the rapid adoption of online learning, and what could be unlocked this year Thomas Arnett Potential unfulfilled: COVID-19, the rapid adoption of online learning, and what could be unlocked this year Should educators continue some form of online learning this fall? Polling over 1,000 teachers, our report reveals why the benefits of this modality often remained locked during COVID, and the potential for better impleme... June 22, 2021 Thomas Arnett
A nationwide look at high schools breaking the mold Chelsea Waite A nationwide look at high schools breaking the mold The Canopy project gives a glimpse into the innovations underway at a diverse set of high schools across the country. June 21, 2021 Chelsea Waite
Continuing blended learning in the fall? Keep these 9 steps in mind for success. Thomas Arnett Continuing blended learning in the fall? Keep these 9 steps in mind for success. This summer can provide the perfect opportunity to take a breath and keep in mind the nine design steps toward more successful blended learning implementation. June 17, 2021 Thomas Arnett
“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
What’s compelling changes in K–12 schools this year? Hint: it’s not (just) COVID. Chelsea Waite 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 Chelsea Waite
Too many schools have marshaled a “threat rigidity” response to COVID Michael B. Horn Too many schools have marshaled a “threat rigidity” response to COVID How can schools move beyond focusing solely on logistics to, instead, rethinking the possibilities to an antiquated schooling model? Mar 18, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Will this year nurture transformation, or a return to normal? Chelsea Waite Will this year nurture transformation, or a return to normal? There is a seed of opportunity for positive change in schools this year, and it can grow—if carefully tended. Mar 3, 2021 Chelsea Waite
2020 vs. 2021: Notable trends in innovative school practice nationwide Chelsea Waite 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 Chelsea Waite
Breaking the mold: How a global pandemic unlocks innovation in K–12 instruction Thomas Arnett Breaking the mold: How a global pandemic unlocks innovation in K–12 instruction This brief discusses trends in K–12 instructional practice that could redefine education in years to come, and offers theory-based insights and recommendations for both powering through the pandemic and evolving toward... Jan 11, 2021 Thomas Arnett