Expanding Equity Through More and Better Learning Time
This article from VUE (Voices in Urban Education) discusses the More and Better Learning Time initiative which moves toward education equity by recognizing that though we all value extended and improved learning time, not all students have the resources to make it possible. College readiness calls for tapping the resources of the whole community — higher education,… Read More ›
How Media Portray Learning Space and Time
This report from the FrameWorks Institute’s Core Story on Education Project analyzes and identifies media frames regarding learning space and time. Key features of the media’s coverage of learning space and time include: Innovation in learning space and time is a private sector enterprise Global competition is the reason to reform learning space and time… Read More ›
More Efficient High Schools in Maine: Emerging Student-Centered Learning Communities
More Efficient High Schools in Maine: Emerging Student-Centered Learning Communities explores whether schools can be high performing, efficient, and student-centered at the same time. Seven of Maine’s high schools were selected for the study, of which five were classified as “more efficient” by exhibiting higher student academic performance and a higher return on spending. Findings… Read More ›
Making Mastery Work
Making Mastery Work: A Close-Up View of Competency Education focuses on the experiences of New England schools that are ahead of the curve in implementing rigorous, competency-based models of education. At these schools, learning happens at different times in a variety of settings, and progress is demonstrated by mastery of content, not merely grade promotion.… Read More ›
Walk in our Shoes
The Providence Student Union invited local politicians and public leaders to make the 2.96 mile walk to school necessitated by poor bus pass legislation. Source Organization: Providence Student Union VISIT THE RESOURCE
“More than a Test Score” Campaign
The Providence Student Union challenged local community leaders to take an abbreviated version of the NECAP test (a graduation requirement). The adult test-takers’ results mirrored the results in Providence high schools; almost 60% received “substantially below proficient” and would be at risk of not receiving a diploma. Source Organization: Providence Student Union Visit the Resource
Student Bill of Rights
In Summer 2012, Providence Student Union (PSU) student leaders assembled a “Student Bill of Rights” that would guide the Union’s expansion into multiple schools. The Student Bill of Rights outlines Providence Student Union’s mid- to long-term priorities, and acts as a reference point when choosing school-based and citywide campaigns. Leaders argue that these rights must… Read More ›
Expanded Learning Opportunities
This video was filmed, edited, and produced by high school youth employed at The Hub in Providence. It is an introduction to Providence’s Expanded Learning Opportunities. Source Organization: The Providence After School Alliance
What is a flipped clasroom (in 60 seconds)
In this video, Julie Schell provides a 60 second definition (includes an 11 second intro. and a three (3) second conclusion) of a flipped classroom, aided by a visual from The Center for Teaching and Learning at The University of Texas at Austin, designed by Josh Walker. Source Organization: Peer Instruction Blog VISIT THE RESOURCE
Cognitive Media Analysis of Skills and Learning
This report from the FrameWorks Institute’s Core Story on Education Project analyzes and identifies media frames regarding skills and learning. The report finds that skills and knowledge are narrowly framed in mainstream news outlets. Media coverage typically presents skills acquisition in individual economic or financial terms, focuses primarily on cognitive skills, and neglects the importance… Read More ›
Overarching Media Coverage of Education Issues: A Cognitive Media Analysis
This report from the FrameWorks Institute’s Core Story of Education Project is a part of a series that analyzes media discourse regarding learning, education, and education reform and how these discourses impact public understanding of an issue. The report examines how topics related to learning and education are regularly treated in the media, and explores… Read More ›
Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century
This report describes the important set of key skills that today’s students need to increase deeper learning, college and career readiness, student-centered learning, and higher order thinking. Source Organization: The National Academies Press Visit the Resource