By Stephanie Buelow and Charlotte Frambaugh Kritzer, Professors of Literacy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Literacy is the cornerstone of a learner-centered education—it unlocks the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully in a rapidly changing world. Few leaders embody this understanding as powerfully as Dr. Lori Gonzales. A visionary…
In a learner-centered classroom, math is about more than numbers and formulas—it’s about curiosity, exploration, and making sense of the world. Picture this: It’s 10:00am in Ms. Kim’s 3rd grade classroom and students are gathered on the rug around a chart. Two students have just finished sharing their strategies with the whole class on…
We are living at the “edge of chaos.” It’s a phrase coined by chaos theory physicist Norman Packard, and one that feels right at home for educators today. Artificial intelligence is accelerating change. Public trust in education continues to dip. And funding, data, and policy supports that once anchored decision-making have shifted or entirely…
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