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Preparing Teachers for Personalized Learning

A new teacher education program in Alabama prepares graduates for teaching in blended, competency-based, personalized learning environments.
New Designs for School

Project-Based Learning: Necessary but Insufficient

Project-based learning is phenomenal. But it is not enough. Thrive has developed a way to integrate learning discrete skills without losing the magic of PBL.
Technology Tools

Teaching the Whole Child Utilizing Collaborative Learning Spaces

Grande Innovation Academy uses SMALLab as part of its Creative Learning Spaces to provide a gifted-type education to all students in its school.
New Designs for School

Reflecting on Personalized Learning Research: What We Think, What We Wonder

This look at personalized learning research extends beyond what we know to draw reasonable inferences and raise thoughtful questions to guide practitioners.
Technology Tools

How Academic Advising Reform Helped Students Succeed at George Mason University

With the help of innovative tools and techniques, George Mason University is setting the standard for best-in-class academic advising.
New Designs for School

Redesigning Teaching and Learning: It's About Time

Innovation takes time. These four practices can help free up time to jumpstart innovation in the classroom.
Technology Tools

K-20 Series: Why Mastery Makes Sense

High school transcripts tell us about a student's academic performance, but what if there was a way to highlight students’ true talents and abilities?
Designing for Equity

We Need More Empathy - Why it's Essential that We Craft Diverse and Collaborative Learning Environments

How did coding help a diverse pool of 2,000 students in 13 cities collaborate effectively? The answer goes far beyond software and computer terminals.
Enabling Change

Setting a Strong Personalized Learning Vision in Henry County

A universal vision for personalized learning in this metro Atlanta school district enables schools to create their own pathway to student-centered learning.
Reimagining Assessment

Presentations of Learning at the Workshop School

Students present Gateway Projects in 10th grade to show they are ready to be promoted to the Upper House, with more time in internships, college classes, and designing their own projects.