Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work?
This article introduces a new national survey released by Achieve in December 2014. The report surveyed over 1,300 recent public school graduates about their perception of rigor in high school and preparation for college and careers. The article’s author also suggests several policies districts and states might tackle to improve students preparation for life after… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – September 2014
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The Big Idea: Student-Centered Learning in New York City High Schools
In spring 2014, seniors at Hudson High School for Learning Technologies in NYC worked on a semester-long independent study project that required interaction with experts in a professional field By Joy Nolan, Instructional Designer/Curriculum Specialist for Digital Ready In summer 2013, Digital Ready, a program from New York City Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary… Read More ›
Extended Learning Opportunities
Heather Cole of Pittsfield Middle-High School talks about her extended learning opportunity working for the Pittsfield Police Academy.
Portland Students Talk About Student-Centered Learning
Portland students Kate Pontius and Hallie Repeta explain what student-centered learning looks like in Portland, Maine.
Putting Students at the Center: A Reference Guide
Today, we know more than ever about how students learn. Education researchers have identified key components of college and career readiness, while research in the cognitive sciences has revealed the neurological pathways of effective learning and shown how it affects the brain. This reference guide from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation delves deep into the principles… Read More ›
What is Student-Centered Learning? (brochure)
Why should education be one-size fits all? Learning doesn’t stop when the final bell rings. Does your brain only work when you’re sitting in a chair? How do we prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s economy? Learn more about student-centered learning from this Nellie Mae Education brochure. Download this brochure >
Students at the Center Newsletter – Summer 2014
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An Advocacy Letter: Recognizing the importance of support staff in a student-centered school
Dear_________________, As a school counselor, my work would not be possible without the tireless support of the teachers, school leaders, and students who work and learn in this building. I feel privileged to be a part of our school community. As we have been working to make our school more student-centered, I am excited to… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – June 2014
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Student and Youth Voice: Asking, Listening, and Taking Action
This collection from What Kids Can Do (WKCD) focuses on student and youth voice. This resource includes links to: the products and protocols of four national WKCD student voice and research projects; WKCD’s “Fires” book series in which students are co-investigators into critical topics in teaching and learning; a toolkit of student voice discussion starters,… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter- May 2014
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