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Teacher-Centered Versus Learner-Centered Learning

Guest post by Katie Varatta What makes an effective learning experience for you? What empowers you to learn? Flexibility, interest...

Published: April 14, 2017
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Learner Profiles: What Are They, Why Are They Important and How Can You Get Started Co-Creating Them

Learner profiles can help teachers in course design and students to develop agency.

Published: February 15, 2019
Topics: 101, Building Capacity
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Navigating the Future of Learning: A Strategy Guide

This strategy guide is designed to help K-12 educators, postsecondary education institutions and community-based learning organizations take action with the...

Published: June 26, 2019
Topics: Future of Learning
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Eight Ways to Encourage Student Voice

Teachers and their relationships with students are at the heart of personalized learning.

Published: May 23, 2018
Topics: Social Emotional Learning, Vision and Culture
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What Is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Assessment and How Is It Used?

The ACE Assessment looks at abuse, neglect and family dysfunction,

Published: February 6, 2019
Topics: Overcoming Challenges
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Forecast 5.0 – The Future of Learning: Navigating the Future of Learning

Discover how current trends could impact learning 10 years from now.

Published: November 27, 2018
Topics: Future of Learning
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The Role of the Teacher in a Personalized, Competency-Based Classroom

Get answers to common questions about the role of the teacher in a personalized, competency based classroom.

Published: February 9, 2018
Topics: 101, Building Capacity
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Innovative Assessments

The Visioning Toolkit for Better Assessments to help stakeholders explore new assessment provisions under ESSA and deepen their understanding of...

Published: October 17, 2016
Topics: Education Policy, ESSA
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Classroom Posters: Reinforcing Growth Mindset and Positivity with Visual Cues

Download these free printables to add some inspiration to your classroom.

Published: August 3, 2018
Topics: Vision and Culture
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Measuring Forward: Emerging Trends in K-12 Assessment Innovation

A report on insights and innovations emerging in K-12 assessment systems.

Published: November 8, 2021
Topics: Assessment and Accountability, Education Policy
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Foundations for Flourishing Futures: A Look Ahead for Young Children and Families

Foundations for Flourishing Futures will help leaders understand their own work in new ways and do their part to ensure...

Published: October 17, 2019
Topics: Early Childhood
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Five Examples of Effective School Communication Strategies, on Five Different Platforms

Communicating effectively to people throughout your school district presents several challenges. What’s your message, who needs to hear what and,...

Published: August 18, 2017
Topics: Education Policy, ESSA
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IMPACT: Learning Edition

IMPACT: Learning Edition is a board game that uses futures thinking to help you imagine and think critically about changes...

Published: July 28, 2021
Topics: 101, Future of Learning, Systems Change
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Future Possibilites for Education

Introducing our forecast Imagining Liberatory Education Futures.

Published: February 4, 2022
Topics: Future of Learning, Systems Change
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Feedback Request: Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Teaching

This short survey will inform the current use of the competencies in the field and recommendations to increase use.

Published: October 9, 2019
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Traditional Education Versus Competency-Based Education

This chart explains the difference between traditional learning environments and competency-based education.

Published: June 5, 2017
Topics: 101
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Imagining Liberatory Education Futures

Introducing our sixth anchor forecast Imagining Liberatory Education Futures.

Published: March 10, 2022
Topics: Future of Learning, Systems Change
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The Future of Learning: Redefining Readiness from the Inside Out

The Future of Learning: Redefining Readiness from the Inside Out explores how career readiness may be redefined to better prepare...

Published: January 12, 2017
Topics: Future of Learning
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10 Drivers of Engagement You Can Use Right Now

Research confirms that most students tend to respond positively to these 10 core drivers of engagement.

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What Are Reading Advocates and How Do They Encourage Readers?

A reading advocate values literacy; they encourage children to read and model a love of reading.

Published: January 31, 2019
Topics: Community Partnerships, Early Childhood
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Why are Standard Operating Procedures a Necessary Foundation for Positive School Culture?

Have you ever watched the scene in The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon uses a flow chart for how to...

Published: August 31, 2017
Topics: Education Policy, ESSA
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Visioning Toolkit: Laying the Groundwork for a Community-Wide Vision for Personalized Learning

A community-wide vision for personalized learning is essential for a successful implementation of personalized learning.