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Why Schools Need to Change

The Case for Curiosity

If we want all kids to have powerful, effective, and joyful learning experiences, these three axioms about curiosity can help.
Enabling Change

Overcoming Obstacles: Students’ Journey to School

Resolving chronic absenteeism requires a collaborative effort and multifaceted approach to address the complex issues and barriers.
Designing for Equity

Surrounded by Water: The Powers of Restorative Practices When Schools Are Immersed

Restorative practices rely on staff buy-in, modeling restorative conversations in front of students, and deep and trusting community connections.
Building Community

Why Schools Need to Work for Adults as Well as Kids

Sustainable reform that results in improved learning for students requires engaging teachers in ways that help them learn and grow too.
New Designs for School

New England high schools: Apply now to visit a student-centered district and high school in Arizona this spring

Assemble a team (educators, students, partners), win a grant, and learn from seeing real innovation in action. Deadline: February 7.
Enabling Change

Bravely Taking Steps to Improve the Student Experience in Hinsdale Middle School

What happens when you ask teachers, students, parents, and school staff to tell you about their experience with your middle school?
Enabling Change

5 Solutions to the Biggest Obstacles in Transforming Public Schools

Transforming a district to be future ready is not about raising test scores, it's about rewriting the playbook. See 5 obstacles and solutions for rethinking education.
Enabling Change

Amid the Flames of the Federal Role in Education: Is Advancing Next Gen Learning a Way to Confront the Tear-Down?

What if we all worked to fill the vacuum resulting from the educational clearcutting being undertaken right now with something far better?
Enabling Change

The Importance of Amplifying the Youth Voice

Fostering genuine partnerships that prioritize student and family perspectives can ensure that every young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Building Community

PRESS RELEASE: New England educators and students to explore Sunnyside Unified (Ariz.) efforts to transform learning

Desert View HS, Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson host 80 people from 9 New England high schools to explore innovative learning.