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Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: Rethinking Teaching at Northern Cass

Hear from three Northern Cass educators who are rethinking their teaching practice through personalized learning, real-world connections, and relevance. (8 minutes)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
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Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: Lifelong Learning Standards at Lindsay Unified

Hear from Tom Rooney, the superintendent of Lindsay Unified School District, explain why Lifelong Learning Standards matter for all learners. (6 minutes 30 seconds)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: Lifelong Learners at Lindsay Unified

Listen to three learners talk about how Lindsay High School supports them to become self-directed, lifelong learners. (5 minutes 30 seconds)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
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Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: Transformative Learning at Bullitt

Listen to math teacher Kim Ludwig and high school student Lexi Morton describe the fountain design project. (8 minutes)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
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Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: Preparing for Success at Da Vinci Connect

Listen to DV Connect principal Tami Christopher and learner Danyelle Nora discuss the school's unique approach to prepare learners for success in the modern world. (9 minutes)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: School as Family at Da Vinci RISE

Listen to learner Kijera (Kiki) Williams share what it's like to be seen as family and rising to success at Da Vinci RISE. (6 minutes)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Portrait of a Graduate Podcast Series: KM Global Leaders Who Make an Impact

Hear KM Global learners Maddie Bruss and Jacob Hedgcock describe some of the learning experiences that are preparing them as leaders who are making an impact on their world. (8 minutes)

Next Generation Learning Challenges, Spring 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Moving Forward Together: Bullitt County Public Schools

Discover how the BCPS Graduate Profile guides educators as they shift learning and assessment to give students more agency over learning and how they are adapting practices to the strengths and values of their community. The Portrait of a Graduate in Practice publications feature colorful imagery, real student work, teacher tools, and first-hand narratives—written and audio—from learners, teachers, school and district leaders, and more.

Next Generation Learning Challenges, May 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Learners at the Center in Lindsay, California

Find out why several Lindsay Unified School District educators saw untapped potential in their Lifelong Learning Standards when designing their proficiency-based, learner-centered model, and how they are currently integrating Lifelong Learning Standards with academic content. The Portrait of a Graduate in Practice publications feature colorful imagery, real student work, teacher tools, and first-hand narratives—written and audio—from learners, teachers, school and district leaders, and more.

Next Generation Learning Challenges, May 2023
Why Schools Need to Change

Supporting Learners to Achieve Greatness in Northern Cass School District

Trace the evolution of this district’s portrait, including how they were willing to revisit and revise it with learners at the table. Get insights into how Northern Cass School District balances personalized professional learning with collective capacity building to address Portrait of a Learner skills in school. The Portrait of a Graduate in Practice publications feature colorful imagery, real student work, teacher tools, and first-hand narratives—written and audio—from learners, teachers, school and district leaders, and more.

Next Generation Learning Challenges, May 2023