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Brittany Griffin
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Brittany Griffin, Director of Strategic Partnerships, is an education change-maker with a commitment to learner-centered education. As a high school French teacher in the metro-Atlanta, GA area, she earned her MEd in Instructional Technology, went viral (with the help of her students) in the world language Twitterverse, and co-authored an AP French textbook. She has invested the last decade affecting transformational change in education organizations - classrooms, schools, districts, and states - through personalized learning, competency-based education, change management, technology integration and adoption, & organizational design. In her spare time, she can often be spotted working out at OrangeTheory Fitness or crafting with her elementary-age daughter. Twitter: @britsgriffin Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/britsgriffin
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Listen, Learn, Lead: Start with Community Engagement
You’re a leader ready to embark on a change initiative in your district. What’s your first step? A common first instinct is to create a plan and put it into practice. But before you do, we recommend you start by engaging with learners, educators, and the community to gather insights about their current experience,…
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Elevating Early Innovators to Spark and Sustain Statewide Change
A Collaboration with the Indiana Department of Education and Employability Skills Indiana’s Employability Skills Initiative represents a concerted effort for students to build the practical competencies essential for thriving in today’s workforce. Through this work, Indiana’s Department of Education (INDoE) integrates vital skills such as collaboration, communication, and work ethic into the state’s educational…
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Indiana’s Bold Step: Empowering Students with Employability Skills
Co-authored by: Brittany Griffin, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Learner-Centered Collaborative Lauren Cole, Vice President of Strategy and Operations, America Succeeds Eric Lerum, Senior Advisor, America Succeeds In the summer of 2022, the Indiana Department of Education (INDoE) embarked on an ambitious journey with the launch of its Employability Skills Innovation and Implementation (ESII) Grant.…
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Transforming High School: A Collaborative Journey with Alexandria City Public Schools
In an era where education is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world, school districts like Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) are reimagining the high school experience. With a commitment to innovation and equity, ACPS embarked on a transformative journey to shape the future of education for their diverse student population.…
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4 Strategies for Listening to Students to Spark Change
When thinking about how school buildings have traditionally been constructed, how bell schedules have come to be, and how academic policies have historically been authored, images of adults come to mind. Grownups have been the decision makers. As we think about what school must be for learners today and into the future—a learner-centered experience…
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The 4 Elements of a Learner-Centered Experience
A learner-centered model balances authentic, personalized, competency-based, inclusive, and equitable learning experiences. Explore how and find out how to get started with incorporating these elements in practice.
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