Tag / Topic: Curriculum and Instruction

Access Does not Equal Equity

This article looks at the schools in New York City that are using a mastery-based education model. These schools tend to more closely reflect the diversity of their surrounding communities, and many are also implementing culturally responsive teaching practices. The article also describes the work of the the Mastery Collaborative, launched in 2015 as part of… Read More ›

Guide to Schoolwide SEL

Schoolwide social and emotional learning (SEL) engages the entire school community in creating caring, motivating, and equitable learning environments that promote social, emotional, and academic growth. This guide developed by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) leads school-based teams through a process for systemic SEL implementation. The well organized toolkit moves through the… Read More ›

Chief Privacy Officers: The Unicorns of K-12 Education

This article discusses how two large school districts handle staffing related to data privacy, Denver Public Schools in Colorado and Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The article acknowledges that while few if any schools hire Chief Privacy Officers, as suggested in a report by the Center for Democracy and Technology, there are examples of districts with staff… Read More ›

School Leader Habits: Flexible Content & Tools

This webinar will introduce concrete practices school leaders can use to build understanding of and ability to leverage flexible content and tools to better support teachers and students. This webinar is part of the School Leader Habits – Promoting Next Gen Teaching and Learning Models series designed to help school leaders make small shifts in daily… Read More ›

6 Lessons Our District Learned from Our Move to Blended Learning

This article provides very practical advice for districts beginning blended learning initiatives. It pulls from the experiences of Temple Independent School District (ISD) in TX. Staff from the district detail the lessons they learned as they rolled out the initiative after a smaller two year pilot in which 13 teachers learned to leverage technology to… Read More ›

Work-Based Learning: A Systemic Approach

This video, and the accompanying article, introduce the work-based learning taking place in the East Side Union High School District in San Jose, CA. Over the past five years, this district has implemented Linked Learning Pathways that combine rigorous academics with engaging technical and career-based education. The video provides a real-world look at the work-based learning students… Read More ›

Six Strategic Steps to Digital Learning Success

This practical article provides advice for school and district leaders looking to harness the power of digital learning. It includes six key tips to help leaders avoid pitfalls and ensure technology is used in a way that will support high quality student-centered learning. The authors place particular emphasis on keeping big picture goals in mind… Read More ›

A Teacher-Centric Approach to PD

This article takes a close look at how the Kettle Moraine School District implements a professional development system based on earning micro-credentials. This approach puts teachers in charge of what they are learning. The article provides advice and paints a picture of the logistical process that must be in place to support this type of… Read More ›

Moving Toward Mastery: Growing, Developing and Sustaining Educators for Competency-Based Education

Building off examples of effective teaching, professional development and practice across the nation, this CompetencyWorks report explores how communities can work together to prompt and sustain complex systems change. To support a shift to student-centered education systems, the teaching profession must be equity-oriented, learning-centered, and focused on life long learning. This report is a must read… Read More ›

Portfolios Boost Assessment Relevancy for Truly Transformative Learning

This opinion article makes a strong case for states to adopt portfolios as part of their assessment programs. The article provides a good overview of the advantages of using student portfolios as assessment. The author outlines how portfolios can focus on learning rather than completion, asses in more individualized ways to decrease racial and socio-economic… Read More ›

Assistive Technology Module

Originally created by the Center on Technology and Disability for college and university personnel training programs, this module can help teachers better understand assistive technologies. It brings together a wealth of resources, including a library of videos and webinar recordings, along with a glossary of important terms. It can also be supplemented with Assistive Technology in… Read More ›