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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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Ideas for Fostering a Sense of Belonging for the Students in Your Classroom
The learning communities we create in our classrooms and schools is fueled by the shared values, beliefs and attitudes and...
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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
Topics: Vision and Culture
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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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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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Eight Ways to Encourage Student Voice
Teachers and their relationships with students are at the heart of personalized learning.
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Ask, Ask and Ask Again: Practicing Stakeholder Voice in Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Published: May 21, 2018
Topics: Vision and Culture
Topics: Vision and Culture
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How to Move Your District’s Vision for Personalized, Competency-Based Learning Forward
The shift towards personalized, competency-based learning starts with understanding where you are with your vision
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New Visions for Learning Require Looking beyond the Classroom
Community-based learning offers many possibilities for authentic, real-world, personalized learning experiences available for all learners.
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Making Personalized, Competency-Based Learning a Reality for All Students
What are the systemic areas to consider when implementing personalized, competency-based learning across a district?
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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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From Vision to Reality: Personalized, Competency-Based Learning for All Kids
This publication is designed to help school districts take steps toward personalized, competency-based learning.
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From a Parent: Community Engagement Matters
A parent shares his experience on the benefits of co-creating a vision for your school.
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New Toolkit Offers Guidance on Crafting Your Vision for Personalized Learning
A strong vision will help you sustain personalized, competency-based learning at scale.
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A Conversation About Creating a Future-Ready Vision for Your Community
Katie King and Virgel Hammonds discuss the ways KnowledgeWorks approaches visioning work.
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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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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.
Published: February 9, 2018
Topics: 101, Community Partnerships, Education Policy, ESSA, Systems Change, Vision and Culture
Topics: 101, Community Partnerships, Education Policy, ESSA, Systems Change, Vision and Culture
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More Than a District: How Conversations Create Learning Communities
Creating opportunities for honest conversations and the potential for alignment are critical to the success of all learners and creating...
Published: January 11, 2018
Topics: Vision and Culture
Topics: Vision and Culture
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How Aligning Budget Decisions to Your Vision Builds Trust and Greater Fiscal Responsibility
Here are four ways district leaders may use their budget as a communications tool to affirm commitment to the district...
Published: January 11, 2018
Topics: Vision and Culture
Topics: Vision and Culture
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5 Goals to Set This Year for a Strong School Culture
If you want support for big ideas and transformational school change, you have to provide a forum for open communication....
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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: Building a Vision for All Students in Marysville, Ohio
The Marysville Exempted Village School District journey towards personalized learning began with a vision and strong partnerships.
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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.