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Expectations for the Next Generation Digital Learning Environment

The Next Gen Digital Learning Environment report sparked a dialogue among several prominent bloggers, and now, we’d like to respond to some of the discussion that emerged since its publication.
New Designs for School

Experts Weigh in on Competency-Based Education

Competency-based approaches to learning—where learning becomes stretched by pace and path—are a game-changer for schools focused on deeper learning outcomes.
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How Next Gen Learning Can Support Student Agency

Ownership. Freedom. Respect. Trust. Courage. Souls on Fire. Find out what student agency is and why it’s so important to education today.
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How Project-based Learning Can Support Student Agency

Authentic learning experiences, reflection, student voice and choice, and connections to community elevate project-based learning by honoring student agency.
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The Importance of Social Emotional Learning in K-12 Education

Why is it that Thrive Public Schools feels so strongly that blended learning must be paired with social-emotional learning?
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It’s About Self-Directed Learning

Students in Summit Public Schools “Optimized Learning” model learn how to direct their own learning and are supported in their efforts. Diane Tavenner explains what this looks like.
Why Schools Need to Change

It’s Time to Trash the Terms “Non-Cogs” and “Soft Skills”

Andy Calkins presents an argument for new language that is more accurate, less comparative, and less antagonistic.
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Profile: Valor Collegiate Academies

The four guiding principles behind the blended, competency-based, personalized learning model of Valor Collegiate Academies, a charter organization serving grades 5-12 in Nashville, TN: 1. Reflect the diversity of our country and local community. 2. Meet students' unique academic and non-academic needs. 3. Leverage a strong school community to create self-directed learners. 4. Develop a new approach for selecting, training & retaining great teachers.
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Building 21: B21 Philadelphia

As a non-selective neighborhood high school in the School District of Philadelphia, B21’s mission is to empower networks of learners to connect with their passions and build agency to impact their world. Building 21 is organized into studios, workshops, and advisories. Core studios engage students in project-based learning. Blended learning modules and focused skill development are incorporated into workshops. Students are grouped into an advisory to create connections, build a sense of identity, and support personalized pathways of learning at the school.
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Cornerstone Charter Schools: Cornerstone Health + Technology High School

This health-focused high school model sheds traditional classrooms, grade levels, and schedules in favor of personalized online content, small-group work, a continuum of mastery from beginner to professional, and comprehensive student support. Rethinking the instructional and support staff, Cornerstone Charter Health utilizes Relationship Managers, Relevance Managers, Rigor Managers, and Success Coaches to provide ongoing support and guidance as students navigate through their learning.