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In this live-recorded podcast episode at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2024, Ruby and Everest share their unique experiences in a learner-centered environment that emphasizes real-world learning experiences and community connections.
Ruby and Everest reflect on what it means to be learners @clarkstreetcommunityschool, diving into projects that align with their interests while meeting whole-learner outcomes. Ruby describes her passion for live music and a project where she researched a historic opera house, building a detailed stage model and engaging with local historians. Everest recounts a memorable field experience studying fishing culture in the Great Lakes, including an eight-hour boat trip that linked social studies with practical life skills.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
🎣 Field experiences and independent, interest-driven learning projects
🏛️ Connecting personal interests to whole-learner outcomes in creative ways
📋 Mastery transcript and grading alternatives that emphasize growth over grades
👥 The supportive community structure at Clark Street, which fosters collaboration and personal expression
🏆 Preparing for the future beyond high school with a focus on self-advocacy and authentic learning
In this live-recorded podcast episode at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2024, Ruby and Everest share their unique experiences in a learner-centered environment that emphasizes real-world learning experiences and community connections.
Ruby and Everest reflect on what it means to be learners @clarkstreetcommunityschool, diving into projects that align with their interests while meeting whole-learner outcomes. Ruby describes her passion for live music and a project where she researched a historic opera house, building a detailed stage model and engaging with local historians. Everest recounts a memorable field experience studying fishing culture in the Great Lakes, including an eight-hour boat trip that linked social studies with practical life skills.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
🎣 Field experiences and independent, interest-driven learning projects
🏛️ Connecting personal interests to whole-learner outcomes in creative ways
📋 Mastery transcript and grading alternatives that emphasize growth over grades
👥 The supportive community structure at Clark Street, which fosters collaboration and personal expression
🏆 Preparing for the future beyond high school with a focus on self-advocacy and authentic learning
As we head into the holiday season, @katiemartinedu shares a simple yet powerful way for your team to pause, reflect, and express what they are grateful for before getting down to business.
Consider this practice no matter the time of year and see how it shifts the energy in the room!
Read the latest issue of Bright Spots on our LinkedIn Page.
As we head into the holiday season, @katiemartinedu shares a simple yet powerful way for your team to pause, reflect, and express what they are grateful for before getting down to business.
Consider this practice no matter the time of year and see how it shifts the energy in the room!
Read the latest issue of Bright Spots on our LinkedIn Page.
🚨NEW RESOURCE🚨
A Community Asset Map is a visual tool designed to empower educators by helping them identify, leverage, and integrate community resources, skills, and networks into their teaching practice.
Download this free tool on our website to create richer, more meaningful, and culturally responsive learning environments that tap into the strengths of the community.
🚨NEW RESOURCE🚨
A Community Asset Map is a visual tool designed to empower educators by helping them identify, leverage, and integrate community resources, skills, and networks into their teaching practice.
Download this free tool on our website to create richer, more meaningful, and culturally responsive learning environments that tap into the strengths of the community.
"As a former classroom teacher and instructional coach, I’ve seen firsthand how districts and classrooms that foster community partnerships not only enrich learning but also create a stronger sense of connection and motivation for students and community members.
Over time, these partnerships transform schools from traditional learning spaces into hubs of shared investment, where the local community actively participates in student success.
This shift benefits everyone: students feel valued by their community, and teachers gain sustainable resources for creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences."
In our latest blog post, Danielle DelRosario (@word_nerd12) shares why and how you can build community partnerships to bring authentic learning to life.
"As a former classroom teacher and instructional coach, I’ve seen firsthand how districts and classrooms that foster community partnerships not only enrich learning but also create a stronger sense of connection and motivation for students and community members.
Over time, these partnerships transform schools from traditional learning spaces into hubs of shared investment, where the local community actively participates in student success.
This shift benefits everyone: students feel valued by their community, and teachers gain sustainable resources for creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences."
In our latest blog post, Danielle DelRosario (@word_nerd12) shares why and how you can build community partnerships to bring authentic learning to life.
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Register here: 🔗http://bit.ly/LCSTORY
"If you’ve ever spent time with a 5-year-old, you’ll remember how magical their brains are, how they brim with questions: Why is the sky blue? Where do people go when they die? Why is my friend sad? Is today tomorrow? Who made the world?
You find them wandering around playgrounds picking up rocks and sticks and buttons and glass to incorporate into their play. They tell stories and create drawings, sculptures, and paintings. They design games with complex scenarios and rules and experiment with objects in order to figure out how things work.
In short, they are budding scientists, designers, philosophers, artists, and social scientists, engaged in refining future-ready skills. Their approach is transdisciplinary: their games and questions and design solutions are not limited to the knowledge and skills of science or math or ELA: they are building schemas that make connections that traverse the walls of our disciplines. They make meaning by following their interests and curiosity, not abiding by the rules of circumscribed content."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Antonia Rudenstine (@re.designu) shares why schools should prioritize fostering creativity and problem-solving skills to maintain the genius-level creativity seen in young children.
Dive in to explore more about designing learning environments that provide meaningful, relevant projects that engage students and develop future-ready competencies on Getting Smart`s blog.
"If you’ve ever spent time with a 5-year-old, you’ll remember how magical their brains are, how they brim with questions: Why is the sky blue? Where do people go when they die? Why is my friend sad? Is today tomorrow? Who made the world?
You find them wandering around playgrounds picking up rocks and sticks and buttons and glass to incorporate into their play. They tell stories and create drawings, sculptures, and paintings. They design games with complex scenarios and rules and experiment with objects in order to figure out how things work.
In short, they are budding scientists, designers, philosophers, artists, and social scientists, engaged in refining future-ready skills. Their approach is transdisciplinary: their games and questions and design solutions are not limited to the knowledge and skills of science or math or ELA: they are building schemas that make connections that traverse the walls of our disciplines. They make meaning by following their interests and curiosity, not abiding by the rules of circumscribed content."
As part of @getting_smart`s H3 Learning series, Antonia Rudenstine (@re.designu) shares why schools should prioritize fostering creativity and problem-solving skills to maintain the genius-level creativity seen in young children.
Dive in to explore more about designing learning environments that provide meaningful, relevant projects that engage students and develop future-ready competencies on Getting Smart`s blog.
In 2019, @logancountyschools faced a challenge: their newly launched Profile of a Graduate lacked community buy-in.
Together, we set out to transform their approach and create a shared vision of success that resonated throughout the district.
The results of this transformation have been remarkable:
🎓 100% of students in grades 5, 8, and 12 participated in Defenses of Learning in the 2021-22 school year.
🤝 Students have demonstrated increased ownership and engagement in their learning.
🔗 Learner-centered practices have become embedded in the district’s culture.
Learn more about how Logan County Schools reached these milestones in our Impact Story (on our blog).
In 2019, @logancountyschools faced a challenge: their newly launched Profile of a Graduate lacked community buy-in.
Together, we set out to transform their approach and create a shared vision of success that resonated throughout the district.
The results of this transformation have been remarkable:
🎓 100% of students in grades 5, 8, and 12 participated in Defenses of Learning in the 2021-22 school year.
🤝 Students have demonstrated increased ownership and engagement in their learning.
🔗 Learner-centered practices have become embedded in the district’s culture.
Learn more about how Logan County Schools reached these milestones in our Impact Story (on our blog).
Redesigning report cards is as much an adaptive challenge as it is a technical one—a design balance first described by Heifetz & Laurie.
Learn more about how you can strike this balance and gain inspiration from the work we did with Encinitas USD to bring this redesign to life on our blog 👀
Redesigning report cards is as much an adaptive challenge as it is a technical one—a design balance first described by Heifetz & Laurie.
Learn more about how you can strike this balance and gain inspiration from the work we did with Encinitas USD to bring this redesign to life on our blog 👀
Make learning come alive with project-based learning!
Our self-paced online course guides you through designing engaging projects that make learning authentic and personalized.
If you`re ready to bring learner-driven projects to your classroom, enroll today on our website 💪
Make learning come alive with project-based learning!
Our self-paced online course guides you through designing engaging projects that make learning authentic and personalized.
If you`re ready to bring learner-driven projects to your classroom, enroll today on our website 💪
We are excited to announce November 2024`s Catalyzer of the Month, Bret Schanzenbach!
Bret is being recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the region through his work at both the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
His visionary leadership has not only strengthened local businesses but has also fostered vital connections across North County, enhancing opportunities for economic and educational growth.
Bret’s consistent success in collaborating with educators has played a key role in creating a vibrant learning ecosystem, where schools and businesses partner to enrich the learning experiences for students.
His commitment to community development and regional collaboration has made a lasting impact, helping to drive innovation and resilience across diverse sectors.
We celebrate Bret for his dedication to building a thriving, learner-centered future for the entire region!
We are excited to announce November 2024`s Catalyzer of the Month, Bret Schanzenbach!
Bret is being recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the region through his work at both the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
His visionary leadership has not only strengthened local businesses but has also fostered vital connections across North County, enhancing opportunities for economic and educational growth.
Bret’s consistent success in collaborating with educators has played a key role in creating a vibrant learning ecosystem, where schools and businesses partner to enrich the learning experiences for students.
His commitment to community development and regional collaboration has made a lasting impact, helping to drive innovation and resilience across diverse sectors.
We celebrate Bret for his dedication to building a thriving, learner-centered future for the entire region!
So much incredible work happening across the country to center learners by design.
Along with Digital Promise and @sap, we are supporting the development and implementation of Alumni Connections Surveys with @deer_lakes, Hampton Township School District, El Segundo Unified School District, @compasscs, and @lagunabeachusd.
In Western Pennsylvania, we are facilitating year two of our Innovation Cohort with @avonworthsd, Deer Lakes, Hampton Township, and Shaler Area School District.
Last but not least, we are excited to launch into High School Transformation work with @lynwoodunified and Grading & Reporting Design with @wiseburnusd!
Learn more about all the ways we work with schools and districts to bring learner-centered education to life by heading to our website!
So much incredible work happening across the country to center learners by design.
Along with Digital Promise and @sap, we are supporting the development and implementation of Alumni Connections Surveys with @deer_lakes, Hampton Township School District, El Segundo Unified School District, @compasscs, and @lagunabeachusd.
In Western Pennsylvania, we are facilitating year two of our Innovation Cohort with @avonworthsd, Deer Lakes, Hampton Township, and Shaler Area School District.
Last but not least, we are excited to launch into High School Transformation work with @lynwoodunified and Grading & Reporting Design with @wiseburnusd!
Learn more about all the ways we work with schools and districts to bring learner-centered education to life by heading to our website!
Sometimes the smallest shifts in perspective can lead to the most profound changes.
Joanna Libby’s journey to make learning authentic began with a simple question and grew into a transformative experience for her and her 8th-grade history students.
From co-creating discussion rubrics to redesigning classroom debates and trusting students with real-world topics, Joanna’s classroom became a place where students didn’t just study history—they experienced it.
Each mindset shift opened doors to deeper engagement and connection, empowering her students to take ownership of their learning in ways she never anticipated.
Discover the four pivotal shifts that shaped this incredible journey on our blog!
Sometimes the smallest shifts in perspective can lead to the most profound changes.
Joanna Libby’s journey to make learning authentic began with a simple question and grew into a transformative experience for her and her 8th-grade history students.
From co-creating discussion rubrics to redesigning classroom debates and trusting students with real-world topics, Joanna’s classroom became a place where students didn’t just study history—they experienced it.
Each mindset shift opened doors to deeper engagement and connection, empowering her students to take ownership of their learning in ways she never anticipated.
Discover the four pivotal shifts that shaped this incredible journey on our blog!
@katiemartinedu was recently at the San Diego Met School, part of the @bigpiclearning Network. In this week`s Bright Spots, she talks about the structures she saw that makes real-world learning possible and the impact it has on learners.
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/BRIGHT174
@katiemartinedu was recently at the San Diego Met School, part of the @bigpiclearning Network. In this week`s Bright Spots, she talks about the structures she saw that makes real-world learning possible and the impact it has on learners.
Check it out here: http://bit.ly/BRIGHT174
We have a special episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast that just dropped!
During the Aurora Institute Symposium, @katiemartinedu facilitated a live-recorded student panel featuring learners from @ClarkStreetCommunitySchool.
If ever there was a reminder why we are so driven to create learner-centered ecosystems, hearing from learners who know and experience the impact is the most valuable evidence.
Listen to the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎙️
We have a special episode of The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast that just dropped!
During the Aurora Institute Symposium, @katiemartinedu facilitated a live-recorded student panel featuring learners from @ClarkStreetCommunitySchool.
If ever there was a reminder why we are so driven to create learner-centered ecosystems, hearing from learners who know and experience the impact is the most valuable evidence.
Listen to the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎙️
Traditional metrics tell just one part of a school’s story. For Hawaii’s charter schools – particularly those grounded in cultural missions and indigenous values – standard assessments weren’t capturing the depth and richness of student learning.
Recognizing this gap, the Hawai’i State Public Charter School Commission partnered with Learner-Centered Collaborative to champion a new approach to measuring school success.
Learn about the work we did together in our latest impact story on our blog!
Traditional metrics tell just one part of a school’s story. For Hawaii’s charter schools – particularly those grounded in cultural missions and indigenous values – standard assessments weren’t capturing the depth and richness of student learning.
Recognizing this gap, the Hawai’i State Public Charter School Commission partnered with Learner-Centered Collaborative to champion a new approach to measuring school success.
Learn about the work we did together in our latest impact story on our blog!
In our pursuit to create learner-centered educational ecosystems, out-of-school partnerships play a crucial role. Collaborations across various sectors not only break down barriers to access and opportunity but also infuse real-world learning into the everyday learning model.
By fostering diverse partnerships, schools and districts can significantly enrich the learning landscape, offering students relevant and engaging educational experiences.
That can all sound nice on paper, but what does it look like in practice? What are the "right" partnerships to be forming and where should you be looking? These questions and more are explored in Devin`s latest blog post on cultivating partnerships in your community.
Head over to our blog if you`ve been thinking about forming partnerships in your community and bringing real-world learning experiences to your students.
@learnercenteredleadership
In our pursuit to create learner-centered educational ecosystems, out-of-school partnerships play a crucial role. Collaborations across various sectors not only break down barriers to access and opportunity but also infuse real-world learning into the everyday learning model.
By fostering diverse partnerships, schools and districts can significantly enrich the learning landscape, offering students relevant and engaging educational experiences.
That can all sound nice on paper, but what does it look like in practice? What are the "right" partnerships to be forming and where should you be looking? These questions and more are explored in Devin`s latest blog post on cultivating partnerships in your community.
Head over to our blog if you`ve been thinking about forming partnerships in your community and bringing real-world learning experiences to your students.
@learnercenteredleadership