AI Literacy Day is April 19. It’s rapidly approaching but you still have two months before the end of the semester and endless opportunities to engage your students (and faculty) in an opportunity to learn from, with and about AI. To paraphrase a common expression, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 yearsContinue reading “AI Literacy: A New Graduation Requirement and Civic Imperative”
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Growing Together Education Connects Learners and Communities to Green Food and Green Skills
In a South Central California food desert, locating fresh and nutritious food can be a challenge. Growing Together Education (GTE) works with school communities across the country to develop academically rigorous and interactive environmental education programs. They work closely with district representatives, teachers, and staff to design and build out spaces, develop curriculum, provide trainingContinue reading “Growing Together Education Connects Learners and Communities to Green Food and Green Skills”
The Rise of Millennial-Powered Microschools
By Coi Morefield This isn’t just a rebellion against the status quo; it’s a reimagining of the purpose and possibilities of education. Sweeping waves of change are nothing new in the education landscape. Trends, methodologies, and practices come and go—sometimes leaving before they’ve even penetrated the red tape of the public school system. However, overContinue reading “The Rise of Millennial-Powered Microschools”
The AI Revolution Should Foreground Youth Agency
By Michelle Culver and Tiffany C. Taylor Ben, a high schooler in Los Angeles, is an avid gamer. He is always coming up with imaginative storyline ideas, but he’s never known anyone with design experience to help him create original games. When Ben attended a summer program in 2023 to explore his career interests, heContinue reading “The AI Revolution Should Foreground Youth Agency”
Culturally Relevant Social and Emotional Assessments for Multilingual Students
By Evelyn Johnson Multilingual learners (MLs) face unique challenges as they navigate learning a new language and culture while also pursuing academic learning. An increasing number of multilingual students arrive in the U.S. also having endured trauma resulting from war, instability, or persecution in their home countries. Language barriers and cultural differences can further exacerbateContinue reading “Culturally Relevant Social and Emotional Assessments for Multilingual Students”
Real World Learning in San Diego High Schools
More than 80 Kansas City area high schools are working on Real World Learning, a Kauffman Foundation-sponsored initiative was launched in 2018 with a series of community conversations that illuminated the way to the goal of providing valuable experiences to every high school graduate. These experiences include client projects, entrepreneurial experiences and internships. The TheContinue reading “Real World Learning in San Diego High Schools”
A Flexible Solution to Workforce Development and Economic Mobility
According to the Center For Economic Research, the number of unemployed black teens and young adults is much higher than the number of unemployed white teens and young adults. Also, last year, there were more jobs for teens than at any other time in 14 years. At least 250,000 more teens now have jobs thanContinue reading “A Flexible Solution to Workforce Development and Economic Mobility”
The Role of Microschool Incubators: Nurturing the Future of Education
Across the country, we’re seeing an emergence of new learning models that have been accelerated by rapid responses to the pandemic as well as shifting local and national policy. Our microschools campaign reflects our commitment to unpacking and highlighting this emerging landscape and amplifying the important work of the numerous education leaders working on thisContinue reading “The Role of Microschool Incubators: Nurturing the Future of Education”
There’s Something In the AIR: The Brave New World’s Fair
The ASU+GSV AIR Show, set for April 13-15, 2024, at the San Diego Convention Center, is dubbed a “Brave New World’s Fair,” and will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education. This event will gather educators, administrators, founders, investors, professionals, and AI enthusiasts from around the world and will feature practical tools, keynotes,Continue reading “There’s Something In the AIR: The Brave New World’s Fair”
Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?
By: Alin Bennett It’s a big year for democracy. In America and around the world, the justness, equity, and strength of democracy is being tested. Surrounding these debates are many questions about how to create the future our children deserve, with an education that develops their resilience for an unwritten and ever-changing future. Amid frustrationContinue reading “Where Does Work to Imagine a Learner-Centered Ecosystem Begin?”