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New Designs for School

Hold the Curtain! Unlocking Student Potential through Expressive Arts: A Pathway for Student Development

The expressive arts catalyze student empowerment and discovery in education. See examples of expressive arts in a well-rounded education.
Reimagining Assessment

One-Size-Fits-None: How Federal Testing Policies Undermine Student Learning

We need an assessment and accountability system that supports students at their unique starting points and trajectories, with civil rights guardrails to prevent inequalities.
Why Schools Need to Change

What Do Love, Play, and Connection Have to Do with Next Gen Learning?

These are the issues that next gen learning advocates want to learn more about: restorative practices, chronic absenteeism, student-centered learning, and the value of feedback for youth and adults.
Professional Learning

From Learner to Educator: The Impact of Classroom Walkthroughs

Walkthroughs provide instructional coaches with real-time insights so they can tailor coaching to help each teacher become the best champions for students.
New Designs for School

Learner-Centered Spaces for Innovation and Sustainability

Student-centered learning can be supported by healthy, safe, and sustainable environments that allow active participation, collaboration, flexible grouping, and tech integration.
Technology Tools

The Future of Learning Is Still Personal—AI Can’t Replace Relationships

Just like any transition to new tech and learning approaches in education, AI should be introduced through collaboration, input, support, and community engagement.
Why Schools Need to Change

Student Voices on Collaboration, Engagement, and Support

Two middle school students explain why collaboration, engagement, and support for their personal growth make school meaningful and help them learn.
New Designs for School

From Service Cliff to Launch Pad: Transitioning Forward beyond Special Education

Aging out of special education at 22 doesn’t have be the edge of a cliff. Discover how it can be a path forward—cleared, supported and full of possibility.
Designing for Equity

Voices Unlocked: Centering Youth 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.
Professional Learning

Professional Learning

If educators are to enable powerful, authentic learning among their students, they need to live that kind of learning and professional culture themselves.