Chapter 1: Evolving Education

Evolving Education

In Evolving Education, Dr. Katie Martin advocates for a much-needed shift to a learner-centered teaching model. Learner-centered education creates purposeful, personalized, authentic, and competency-based experiences that help students develop skills that empower them to learn, grow, and solve problems that matter to them and others. This book offers a deep dive into how educators can harness new technologies, learning sciences, and pedagogy that center learners and learning.

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Episode 38: 5 Years Later: Revisiting 10 Reflections on Change in Education

By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: In this solo episode, Katie Martin, host of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast, reflects on her “10 Reflections on Change in Education” from 2019. Revisiting these themes, Katie…

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One Educator’s Journey to Authentic Learning: Building Trust, Empowering Learners

Early in my teaching career, I was fortunate to have the mentorship of my grade-level team, a seasoned group of educators ready to support and collaborate on nearly everything. As I prepared to teach 8th grade US History, I shadowed my colleague’s English classroom, where I observed some incredible literature discussions. Intrigued by the deep…

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The Power of Student Voice: My Journey on the D11 District Accountability Committee

By Carissa Rickard, Student in Colorado Springs School District 11 My name is Carissa Rickard, I’m 16 years old, and I serve as the student representative on the district accountability committee (DAC) for Colorado Springs School District 11 As a student representative, my role is to provide a crucial perspective on how district policies…

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Slow Down to Go Fast: 6 Pillars to Prioritizing Community and Relationships

As educators, we understand that a classroom is more than just a place for academic instruction; it’s a vibrant community where every learner should feel valued and connected. The first weeks of school are essential for establishing this classroom culture, helping to smooth the transition back to school for both students and teachers. Embracing…

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Episode 38: 5 Years Later: Revisiting 10 Reflections on Change in Education

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Distributed Leadership in Schools: Students as Ambassadors

Written by Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent, National School District. Dr. Brady is also a member of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Advisory Council. Distributed leadership offers a way to harness the collective strengths of all members of an educational ecosystem, including school staff, parents, community partners, and most importantly, students. While adults often take center stage…

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In a Learner-Centered Community, We Are All Communicators

Creating a learner-centered community requires clear, transparent communication that puts students at the center. Through transparency, feedback loops, and storytelling, we can amplify student voice and build shared vision. Through Muhlenberg’s digital spaces, Mentor’s Guiding Coalition meetings, and Hampton’s multimedia storytelling, we see how intentional communication creates environments where everyone—learners, educators, administrators, and families—contributes…