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Alternative High School Students Have a Passion for Giving Back to the Community
Students at R-5 high school in Colorado have a passion for giving back to the community – and their learning...
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Building Support for Student-Centered Learning: A Toolkit for Exploring the Future
This toolkit supports conversations about how schools and communities might respond to the changing landscape to shape the future of...
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Video: Exploring The Future of Readiness
How can we prepare today’s students for an uncertain future? The first step is to redefine readiness.
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Are Today’s Students Ready for Possible Future of Work Contexts? What We Learn from Sofia
The fictional story of Sofia raises important questions about what people might need to know and be able to do...
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Can Virtual Reality Be Used to Teach Empathy?
Virtual reality has the potential for immersive stories that allow people to “walk in the shoes of others” in order...
Success Story
How One Student’s Learning Experiences Unlocked a Lifetime of Creativity
How one student’s experiences in school unlocked a passion for filmmaking.
Published: July 10, 2018
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Louisiana and New Hampshire Share their Hopes for the Innovative Assessment Pilot
Louisiana and New Hampshire were the first to apply for ESSA’s new Innovative Assessment pilot.
How Challenging Our Own Assumptions Can Impact Student Learning
Elise Foster, author and researcher, works to help educators challenge their assumptions to better serve all learners.
Published: July 6, 2018
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Shaping the Future of Readiness in Ohio: Three Regional Strategy Guides
Strategy guides surface opportunities to reshape readiness as the rise of smart machines and the decline of full-time employment impact...
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Staff Spotlight – Holly Brinkman
“I feel like I’m a part of something bigger,” said Holly Brinkman of her career at KnowledgeWorks. “I’ve built some...
Published: July 2, 2018
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Louisiana and New Hampshire Leverage ESSA’s Innovative Assessment Pilot
The unique approaches of Louisiana and New Hampshire to next generation assessment design are visionary and inspired by the students...
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Nationally Recognized Education Innovation Leader Dr. Charles Ambrose Named President and Chief Executive Officer of KnowledgeWorks
KnowledgeWorks is pleased to announce Charles Ambrose, EdD, as its new president and CEO.
Published: June 29, 2018
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Shifting Definitions of Success Could Change Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary institutions need to strike a balance between immediate and future workforce needs.
Infographic
Ohio Early College High Schools Infographic
The Ohio Early College High Schools Infographic highlights data from the 13 early colleges that make up the Ohio Early...
Published: June 26, 2018
Topics: Early College High School
Topics: Early College High School
Education: A Long-Term Strategy to Address and Prevent Child and Youth Homelessness
Patricia Julianelle shares why education is the most important long-term strategy to address and prevent child and youth homelessness.
Published: June 20, 2018
Topics: ESSA
Topics: ESSA
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My Parents’ Perspective: Choosing Innovation, Collaboration and Engagement
My parents strongly believe in public education and its role in creating and sustaining a healthy society. As a result,...
Published: June 15, 2018
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Are Today’s Students Ready for Possible Future of Work Contexts? What We Learn from Darryl
The fictional story of Darryl raises important questions about what people might need to know and be able to do...
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South Carolina Wants All Educators to Have High-Quality Professional Development – and They’re Footing the Bill
When the South Carolina Department of Education began offering free professional development in support of personalized learning to any interested...
Published: June 12, 2018
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Teacher Inquiry Labs in South Carolina Demonstrate Personalized Learning in Action
The South Carolina Department of Education is helping teachers expand student-centered practices and make personalized learning in South Carolina a...
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State-Level Support for Personalized Learning in South Carolina Empowers Teachers and Students
When the South Carolina Department of Education launched their Office of Personalized Learning, their aim was clear: to develop the...
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Personalizing Learning: Don’t Lose Sight of Your Why
Personalizing learning is hard work. It’s important to not lose sight of why you’re doing it, and why it’s best...
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Redefining Readiness in Southeast Ohio: One Scenario for Shaping the Future
Stakeholders in Southeast Ohio considered how redefining readiness today might better prepare students for life and work in the future.
Social and Academic Success Through Personalized Learning in Kenowa Hills
Kenowa Hills Middle School has an initiative that “encourages all to become successful academically and socially.”
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The Power of Collective Efficacy: A Return on Innovation
In an ASCD Educational Leadership article, the authors posit that collective efficacy is a key factor in influencing student achievement.
