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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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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Why Mindset Matters in Cultivating Learner-Centered Change

Photo courtesy of Embark Education When we introduce new structures or practices in education, we often focus solely on implementing them correctly. However, this approach misses a crucial element: the mindset behind these changes. Our underlying intentions powerfully shape how others experience our designs. The way we think about school, learning, and learners (both…

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3 Key Elements for Cultivating a Learner-Centered Culture

In our pursuit of transforming education and centering learners by design, we must get the culture right. But, where do we begin? In our work with learning communities across the nation, the Learner-Centered Collaborative team has found three key elements that must be addressed, no matter the context, for a learner-centered culture to thrive:…

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Episode 35: Designing for Belonging and Impact with Dr. Jill Siler

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: Dr. Jill Siler, Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning at the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), joins Katie Martin to discuss her journey from teaching to…

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How a Small School System Created Big Impacts in Learner-Centered Education

Co-authored by Stacy Penson, Director of Elementary Level at The Innovative School, and Catina Hancock, Partner at Learner-Centered Collaborative The Innovative School’s journey from a Reggio-inspired preschool to a thriving two months-5th grade program exemplifies the power of small systems to drive big changes in education. Our story is one of growth, challenges, and triumphs…

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Webinar Recording: Creating Coherence and Aligning Systems Toward a Learner-Centered Vision

In this webinar, Dr. Andrée Grey from Encinitas Union School District and Dr. Cory Steiner from Northern Cass School District discuss how they are transforming their school systems to center learners in meaningful and personalized ways. Hosted by Catina Hancock of Learner-Centered Collaborative, they explore the importance of creating enabling conditions for change and…