Topic: Student-centered Learning

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The Power of Seeing Education Innovation in Person

While site visits are a part of the learning that takes place for many schools and districts moving toward personalized, competency-based learning, three districts in…

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Five Things to Consider When Implementing Standards-based Grading

When I first started using standards-based grading, I wish I had known to ask the question, “What advice would you give to a teacher just…

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Five Ways to Spread Personalized Learning Practices

When convening personalized, competency-based learning schools and districts across the country, a frequently asked question is, “How can we spread personalized learning beyond our core…

Abbie Forbus Everett
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

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Why It’s Important to Align Your Master Schedule to Your Vision

The way many see it, a school master schedule is just something that has to be done. It’s about how we organize the school day…

Margaret Ann White
Senior Manager of Resource Development

Making the Case for Student Voice

Making the Casefor Student Voice Download PDF Lead for Learners February 16, 2024 By: KEY TAKEAWAYS: Discover how policies, practices, programs and people are critical…

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Student Agency: A Key Driver of Education Transformation in Nevada

In today’s evolving educational landscape, the question of who should be at the forefront of driving change in the education system is significant. While educators,…

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Shifting the Thinking to Learners with Authentic Voice and Choice

Educators who are new to student-centered practices may find it daunting to think about a classroom where learning is meaningful and relevant for each learner…

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How Changing the Way You Talk About Learning Can Transform Your Practice

In our work with learning communities, we often begin by asking people to dig into what they value about learning, what they want kids to…

Lori Phillips
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

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Traditional Classroom Management Versus Student-centered Classroom Management

By Eric Toshalis, EdD Choosing what and how to teach is a complicated endeavor, matched in its complexity with how one chooses to “manage” the…

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A Systemic Shift to Standards-based Grading

By Ian McDougallShifting the grading practice of an entire campus can seem like a daunting endeavor, but at San Luis High School in San Luis,…

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How Leaders Can Create Real, Lasting Change at the Systems Level

As schools assume the lofty and cumbersome task of transformation toward innovation, the role of the leader in its actualization, scale and sustainability is of…

Deion A. Jordan
Director of Teaching and Learning

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For Leaders, From Leaders: Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Change

While shifting practices in the classroom is still a critical part of implementing personalized, competency-based learning, a good leader can ensure long-term sustainability and systems-level…

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