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New Designs for School

How Flexible Learning Spaces Support Every Student

A flexible physical space allows learning to be personalized and differentiated, dynamically adapting to the diverse needs and talents of each student.
Building Community

Learning from Discomfort in Education: Balancing Safety and Growth

Discomfort is a necessary part of learning and growth, but it cannot be productive without a foundation of safety and a path toward peace.
Enabling Change

Why Listening to Students Matters in Education

When we involve students in decision-making, we foster a culture of participation, trust, and shared responsibility, leading to better academic, social, and emotional outcomes for all.
Designing for Equity

Amplifying Student Voice in Self-Contained Classrooms

Through routines, curriculum, leadership roles, and cultural shifts, we can create self-contained classrooms where every student, regardless of support level, is seen, heard, and empowered to lead.
New Designs for School

Peer Learning Pods: Fostering Collaboration in the Classroom

Learning pods that encourage student-to-student interaction provide opportunities for learners to exchange ideas, give and get feedback, tutor each other, and study together.
Why Schools Need to Change

How to Measure Success of a School Change Idea: Is It Working?

Iteration, student voice, and meaningful measures can help schools know if their ideas to improve learning are making a difference for students.
Why Schools Need to Change

Literacy and Computational Thinking for Young Learners

Using computational thinking routines in elementary ELA deepens literacy practices for all students and can be especially helpful for multilingual learners.
New Designs for School

How to Improve Student Attendance in Elementary School through Routine

A “Soft Start” before-school initiative helps elementary school students transition into the school day, reducing tardiness and chronic absenteeism.
Why Schools Need to Change

Let It Breathe: The Case for Slow Schooling

Slowing down the treadmill of content and tests in schools could help students develop craftsmanship, sustain attention and reflection, and build more knowledge, skill, wisdom, and judgment.
New Designs for School

The Importance of Outdoor Learning Spaces for Students

Outdoor learning fosters a deeper connection to the world around students, promotes physical activity, and provides a unique and enriching way to engage with the curriculum.