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Changing how students learn, starts with changing how educators learn

  As educators, we are socialized into the profession in various ways. These may include observations of our previous teachers (known as the apprenticeship of observation), our preparation programs, and especially our first on-the-job experiences. In short, our beliefs and expectations are shaped by our experiences including professional learning, which is why I often say:  "If we want to change how students learn, we need to change how educators learn." Too often though, I hear from teachers and administrators (and this is further substantiated by research) that professional learning is not meeting the needs of the majority of teachers and ...

By |September 7th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Changing how students learn, starts with changing how educators learn
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3 Ways to Include and Amplify Student Voice

What happens when we listen to our learners? Spoiler Alert! The path that is ahead of us becomes so much clearer. Access three tried and true practices districts, schools, and learner-centered leaders are using to give students a seat at the table to amplify their voices.

By |May 11th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 3 Ways to Include and Amplify Student Voice
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4 Examples of Learner-Centered Leaders Challenging the Status Quo

Get to know four learner-centered leaders whose actions inspire others to think big, take risks, learn from challenges, and share their learning process as they iterate, grow and, ultimately, make impactful changes toward more learner-centered models of education.

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When Learning Is Authentic

Authentic learning experiences can feel at odds with school systems and structures, but they don’t have to. Katie Martin shares how schools are pushing the boundaries to successfully orient toward relevant, meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

By |May 4th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: |7 Comments
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What Does Your Ideal Learning Environment Look Like?

Leaders commonly use strategic plans or vision statements that describe the desire to develop life-long learners, global citizens, critical thinkers, and the like, yet a misalignment often occurs between the vision, policies, and practices. The tension between what we say we want our students to know and be able to do and what we prioritize and assess often tell a different story.

By |May 4th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: |9 Comments
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To Engage Students, Focus on Connection Over Content

It’s important to understand how student’s emotions impact their attention, engagement, and what they learn. Scheduling time with each student to connect, learn more about their circumstances, their goals, and ideas, created a different dynamic that built empathy and allowed for more personalization and meaningful connection. Students also recommend, reaching out via text, calling them or just checking in every so often.

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