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Microschools, rooted in a tradition of cooperative and small-scale learning, are envisioned to become diverse, sustainable, and impactful alternatives within the educational landscape. To better amplify, evaluate and develop these learning models, Getting Smart Collective ran the Big Push for Small Schools grant opportunity earlier this year and we’re thrilled to announce that ten dynamicContinue reading “Ten Innovative Educational Programs Awarded Grants to Transform Learning”

By: TheNotifeye team from Westlake HIgh School in Austin, Texas.  It’s crazy to think that the five of us barely knew each other at this time last year. Our journey with Notifeye, our innovative road safety product we created as part of our high school’s entrepreneurship program, has been incredible. Today, we want to shareContinue reading “You’ve Been Notifeyed: How High School Students are Paving the Way to Driver Safety”

A recent Gallup poll shared that students give their schools a lower rating around generating excitement for learning, mental health support, career preparation, and personalization. In fact, over 20% of students rated their schools a D or below. This means that at least one in five students feels deeply dissatisfied with their place of learning.Continue reading “The Students Are Talking, It’s Time We Listen”

By: Semanthe Bright There are few things more rewarding, as an educator, than seeing young people spontaneously make real world connections to what they learn in the classroom.   When 36 students joined a trip to the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City, school staff overheard them reflecting on World History I content whileContinue reading “Why Focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals in School Is Good for Students, Staff, Families, and the Broader Community”

At first, it’s disconcerting. As well-crafted sentences appear on the screen, we can almost hear the keys clacking. But no one is typing; the words simply appear. And the pace is furious. No human could write this fast. For the two of us—educators born almost 60 years apart—it’s a marvel to see what generative artificialContinue reading “What Educators and Families Should Prioritize in the Age of AI”

In a move to foster both personal and community development, the state of California has launched the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program. This initiative promises to bring a wave of positive change not just to the students who participate, but also to the communities they serve. At its core, the College Corps program is a first-of-its-kindContinue reading “Connecting College to Communities: California’s New Service Agenda”

In the lower level of Grandview High, away from the crush of a busy passing period, a manufacturing lab hosts students working on a client project. These Grandview students are joined by peers from Center School District and Hickman Mills School District and are often accompanied by retired Honeywell engineers. The three southern Kansas CityContinue reading “More Real World Learning in Kansas City”

By: Jared Schwartz “The College Lab is the single most valuable project I’ve ever completed.”  As a high school AP Chemistry teacher, it’s a powerful statement to hear from a student. It might also seem like an odd project name for a science class. But I discovered years ago that all good chemistry lessons includeContinue reading “How The Principles of Experimentation Can Support Postsecondary Decision-Making”

The United States is one of the few countries in the world that does not have a nationalized curriculum. The combination of local and state control allows for extraordinary leverage on outcome decisions and content alignment. Our country’s preservation of state’s rights empowers schools and states to contextualize both policy and implementation. Federal oversight comes,Continue reading “The Content Every High School Student Should Learn (But Doesn’t)”

By: Senator Michael V. Lee and Dr. Lynn Moody In the next five years, almost every area of our lives will be fundamentally changed by advances in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies. As a North Carolina legislator and a former North Carolina school district superintendent, we believe we need to think differently about preparingContinue reading “Igniting North Carolina’s Future: SparkNC’s Innovative Approach to Education”