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Ready to Personalize Learning? Start With Trusting Teachers
One-size-fits all doesn’t work for students, and it doesn’t work for teachers.
Published: May 7, 2019
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
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Supporting Students Means Supporting Teachers
When a new teacher makes the transition from college to the classroom, what supports are in place to set him...
Published: April 15, 2019
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
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When You Know Better, Do Better: Four Ways to Start Making Your Classroom Student-Centered
Here are four practices teachers can implement in the classroom to help make learning more student-centered.
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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.
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We Wrote It; You Loved It
See your favorite articles from 2018.
Published: December 19, 2018
Topics: 101, Building Capacity, Early College High School, Education Policy, Social Emotional Learning
Topics: 101, Building Capacity, Early College High School, Education Policy, Social Emotional Learning
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Shared Leadership is Key to Scaling Student-Centered Practices at this Michigan School
This Michigan school's team is made up of educators who want to serve as a resource for their peers.
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Educators are Coming Together to Scale Personalized Learning in Colorado
Garfield Public School District 16 is partnering with the Colorado Education Initiative to rethink teaching and learning to better support...
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These Free Classroom Printables Will Help Introduce and Reinforce Growth Mindset Throughout the School Year
We created a series of three free bulletin board posters to help reinforce growth mindset in your classroom.
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What We Want for Students We Have to Want for Teachers, Too
When a teacher feels trusted and is empowered, everyone wins.
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School Administrator Must Reads for Personalized Learning Communities
See reviews of five resources for school administrators looking to expand knowledge about personalized learning, design thinking and school culture.
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How A Non-Traditional Approach to Professional Development Supports Personalized Learning
Classroom learning labs offer Kenowa Hills educators the opportunity to see personalized learning in action and learn from each other.
Published: July 25, 2018
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
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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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High-Quality Professional Development to Support Personalized Learning in South Carolina
South Carolina believes access to high-quality professional development is crucial to support personalized learning in the state.
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The Power of Instructional Coaching
Through personalized learning and the genuine relationships she’s been able to foster with educators and students, Samantha Trotter is able...
Published: May 28, 2018
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
Strategies for Developing Growth Mindset in Your Students
Mary Cay Ricci’s book is a good resource with a plethora of resources to weave growth mindset exercises into your...
Published: April 30, 2018
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
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Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Mastery Learning Environment
How a network of schools is helping increase equity with culturally responsive teaching and mastery learning.
Published: April 19, 2018
Topics: Building Capacity, Education Equity, Systems Change, Vision and Culture
Topics: Building Capacity, Education Equity, Systems Change, Vision and Culture
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What Drives Student Motivation?
How do we translate Daniel Pink's ideas for workplace motivate - autonomy, mastery and purpose - into K-12 instructional practices?
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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.
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Competency-Based Education Transcript Sample
Learn how a transcript in a personalized, competency-based environment functions by downloading this sample transcript.
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Talking with Families About Transcripts and Grading in a Personalized, Competency-Based Environment
A transcript from a personalized, competency-based system can be a truly accurate reflection of what a student knows and makes...
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What Can Teachers Learn From Occupational Therapists
Flexible learning environments meet the needs of every child – sometimes in ways that can surprise even the most experienced...
Published: January 2, 2018
Topics: Building Capacity
Topics: Building Capacity
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Seven Approaches to Fund the Transition to Personalized, Competency-Based Education
Just as there’s no one way to personalize learning, there’s no one way to fund personalized learning. Get ideas for...
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Back-to-School Culture Toolkit for K-12 Leaders
The Get Ready: Back-to-School Culture Toolkit shared insights from other school districts and school leaders.
Published: August 7, 2017
Topics: 101, Building Capacity, Overcoming Challenges, Social Emotional Learning, Vision and Culture
Topics: 101, Building Capacity, Overcoming Challenges, Social Emotional Learning, Vision and Culture
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Video: Transforming Teaching and Learning in Marysville, Ohio
What a video and learn how teachers and students in Marysville, Ohio, are personalizing learning.