https://www.nextgenlearning.org/ NGLC Articles RSS Feed en-us Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:39:05 EST Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:39:05 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/looking-ahead-insights-from-the-setda-state-edtech-trends-report Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:40:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/looking-ahead-insights-from-the-setda-state-edtech-trends-report State ed leaders identify 5 key findings in the most recent State EdTech Trends Report from SEDTA: AI, funding, device bans, professional learning, and cybersecurity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-merges-with-leap-innovations Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-merges-with-leap-innovations Take the "Next LEAP" for K-12 education with Next Generation Learning Challenges and LEAP Innovations, now one united organization with a shared vision and interconnected networks. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boosting-collaboration-with-vertical-whiteboard-activities-in-modern-classrooms Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boosting-collaboration-with-vertical-whiteboard-activities-in-modern-classrooms Introducing Building Thinking Classrooms strategies into personalized learning models can increase student collaboration and engagement in deeper learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-the-classroom-supporting-teachers-without-replacing-humanity Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-the-classroom-supporting-teachers-without-replacing-humanity Guiding principles help teachers use AI as a powerful ally in reducing stress, sparking creativity, and personalizing learning, without losing the essential and central teacher-student relationship. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diverse-learning-environments-can-promote-more-differentiated-instruction Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diverse-learning-environments-can-promote-more-differentiated-instruction Variety in learning spaces helps schools evolve as learning evolves and accommodates a variety of learning approaches to meet students’ needs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sensory-language-for-students-to-name-emotions Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sensory-language-for-students-to-name-emotions When students are introduced to the sensory language of taste, they are able to name complex emotions and can develop greater emotional fluency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/youth-voice-stories-in-education Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/youth-voice-stories-in-education Youth voice is essential to next gen learning. Explore what youth voice is, why it matters, and how real student stories and experiences support more equitable, learner-centered education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/take-time-in-your-classroom-for-mindfulness Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/take-time-in-your-classroom-for-mindfulness Anxiety, stress, and uncertainty are not visible but they show up in how students learn, behave, and interact. Creativity and mindfulness are wellness strategies any teacher can use to reset the energy in their classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/co-planning-student-voice-builds-engagement Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/co-planning-student-voice-builds-engagement When students co-plan a lesson through a Student Research Day, they can become more invested, energized, and purposeful in their learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-the-next-generation-of-educators Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:20:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-the-next-generation-of-educators When teacher preparation programs help educators develop these 4 skills to sustain their impact, they demonstrate that great teaching is about more than lesson plans and test scores. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/small-group-learning-pods-boost-students-academic-experiences Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/small-group-learning-pods-boost-students-academic-experiences Small group learning benefits from spaces that are designed to support peer-to-peer discussions, group project work, and differentiated instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/your-favorite-learning-experience-a-k12-revolution Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/your-favorite-learning-experience-a-k12-revolution What if schools were designed to spark powerful, purposeful, super-engaging, life-enhancing learning all the time, every day? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connections-over-consequences-effective-strategies-for-collaborative-problem-solving-with-students Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:37:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connections-over-consequences-effective-strategies-for-collaborative-problem-solving-with-students Classroom behavior management? Find out why empathetic listening and collaborative problem-solving can change outcomes and lead to better learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/classroom-observation-improving-equitable-outcomes Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/classroom-observation-improving-equitable-outcomes Improving what happens in the classroom is key to long-term change in schools. Observing classrooms must be more about continuous learning than evaluation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-2-literacy-using-manipulatives Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-2-literacy-using-manipulatives A phonics-focused walkthrough and coaching process is making sure K-2 students are building the neural pathways required to move from learning to read to reading to learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-classroom-culture-with-innovative-learning-routines Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-classroom-culture-with-innovative-learning-routines The routines, structures, and clarity of an innovative learning model can help teachers build positive, supportive systems and culture in their classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-ai-natives-rethinking-learning Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-ai-natives-rethinking-learning AI that replaces learning undermines the very purpose of education. But when AI informs and augments learning, it enables deeper engagement and more analysis, critical thinking, and creativity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/signal-strength-when-learning-survives-beyond-the-bell Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:52:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/signal-strength-when-learning-survives-beyond-the-bell What do students remember from your lessons each day? Here's how you can help them focus on what matters to support meaningful, and enduring, learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/non-verbal-student-voice Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/non-verbal-student-voice Three essential shifts can help educators rethink ‘student voice’ and create an inclusive classroom for non-speaking or minimally-speaking students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/polyhedral-pedagogy-tabletop-role-playing-games-education Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/polyhedral-pedagogy-tabletop-role-playing-games-education Evidence suggests that tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) can transform learning. One teacher is demonstrating the advantages of instructing with TTRPGs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/life-ready-graduate-redefining-learning-at-ephrata Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/life-ready-graduate-redefining-learning-at-ephrata The Life Ready Graduate competencies provide clarity, purpose, and direction to Ephrata Area School District’s personalized, tech-embedded instructional model and learning environment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-mental-wellness-tool-belt-for-students-and-educators Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-mental-wellness-tool-belt-for-students-and-educators Meditation calms the body’s stress response; over time, students learn how to notice their thoughts, regulate their emotions, and refocus their attention. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-next-in-21st-century-learning Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-next-in-21st-century-learning What does “21st Century Learning” look like at this turning point as we head into the next quarter-century? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-work-in-the-age-of-ai-inform-augment-replace Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-work-in-the-age-of-ai-inform-augment-replace AI’s role in reshaping the way we work can be characterized by three stages—inform, augment, and replace—impacting the student success skills that matter most. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-gives-educators-structure-compassion-gives-purpose Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-gives-educators-structure-compassion-gives-purpose When well-being comes first, attendance improves, engagement grows, and the outcomes that policy aims to achieve naturally follow. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-embed-mental-health-support-into-schools Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:22:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-embed-mental-health-support-into-schools These three approaches embed mental health resources into schools, with benefits to students and staff alike. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culture-of-engagement-math-student-agency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culture-of-engagement-math-student-agency This school is learning that when students understand their goals, see their progress, and have a say in how they learn, engagement grows naturally. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/women-cultivating-change-in-education Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/women-cultivating-change-in-education At the heart of innovation in education are women who are building new models that honor learners as whole human beings. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/grade-smarter-not-harder-how-efficient-daily-grading-can-prevent-burnout Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/grade-smarter-not-harder-how-efficient-daily-grading-can-prevent-burnout These 6 tips can help teachers prevent grading from piling up and give students the immediate feedback that helps them learn and improve. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/procurement-building-financial-and-environmental-sustainability-in-k-12 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/procurement-building-financial-and-environmental-sustainability-in-k-12 New sustainable procurement guidelines can help schools and districts make smart choices regarding energy, recyclable materials, lifespan, e-waste, repairability, and vendor practices. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-policy-recommendations-sustaining-innovative-teaching Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-policy-recommendations-sustaining-innovative-teaching Innovative teachers are exhausted. These 7 policy changes, taken together, suggest a systemic approach that might make the profession more sustainable. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-teachers-developing-holistic-views-of-self-teaching-technologies Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-teachers-developing-holistic-views-of-self-teaching-technologies Teaching literacy creates possibility for students and teachers when schools recognize literacy as communal and cultural and teaching as relational. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exceptional-and-special-education-serving-all-students Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exceptional-and-special-education-serving-all-students When schools figure out how to serve students with the most significant challenges, they build practices and mindsets that make every student's experience better. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/hands-on-learning-expands-the-skills-students-learn Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/hands-on-learning-expands-the-skills-students-learn In an interview with K-12DIVE, NGLC co-director Andy Calkins describes the opportunities that hands-on, real-world learning provides today's young people. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-can-revolutionize-education Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:56:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-can-revolutionize-education The more we can enlist students in taking charge of their education, the more they will be able to make decisions about when, how, and under what circumstances AI can be helpful in their own growth. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-checks-formative-assessment Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-checks-formative-assessment The power of formative feedback isn’t generating grades for the grade book; the power is using it to drive instruction so each student reaches mastery. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/intentionality-school-staff-retention Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:38:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/intentionality-school-staff-retention When staff feel seen, respected, and clear about their purpose, they stay, they grow, and they pour their best into our schools, so each student can thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/data-informed-instruction-for-success Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/data-informed-instruction-for-success Quick formative assessments provide this math teacher with real-time data to organize small groups for their station rotation blended learning classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inclusive-thriving-learning-environments-for-students-with-special-education-needs Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inclusive-thriving-learning-environments-for-students-with-special-education-needs Next gen learning can shift the educational purpose for students with disabilities from merely achieving minimal benchmarks to actively cultivating excellence. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-spaces-for-whole-class-teaching-and-learning Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-spaces-for-whole-class-teaching-and-learning In large, flexible spaces for group learning, teachers balance the needs of individual students with the dynamics of the large group. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-school-launched-my-path-in-college Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:10:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-school-launched-my-path-in-college A college senior reflects on a project-based career exploration program in high school and the lessons it offers K-12 educators about learning and student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-the-age-of-ai-go-human Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-the-age-of-ai-go-human Are we building toward a future where technology amplifies our humanity, or one where it quietly replaces it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-anatomy-of-a-math-skill Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-anatomy-of-a-math-skill By breaking down math skills into procedural, conceptual, and applied understanding, we can better see the connections between skills and what it takes for students to authentically learn them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/computational-thinking-ai-literacy Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/computational-thinking-ai-literacy Computational thinking routines teach concepts like abstraction, decomposition, and algorithms—across the curriculum—building a foundation for AI literacy and data science. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-long-term-english-learners Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-long-term-english-learners Long-term English learners are often given too much or too little support because of their strong social English but gaps in advanced academic language. Here are some strategies for better serving LTELs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/real-world-projects-challenge-students-and-teachers Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/real-world-projects-challenge-students-and-teachers Through community-based projects, students learn to use design thinking to solve problems, address community needs, and make an impact and teachers become partners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-inclusive-learning-environments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-inclusive-learning-environments Educators can tap into the expertise, resources, and advocacy of community partners to support students with disabilities, learning differences, mental health challenges, and more. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-leveled-approach-to-mastery-based-grading Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-leveled-approach-to-mastery-based-grading In mastery-based learning, how should teachers determine mastery? Find out how one teacher created a workable approach to assess learning in her classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-instruction-around-real-time-readiness-not-assumptions Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-instruction-around-real-time-readiness-not-assumptions Personalized learning using real time data can save planning time, help teachers make better instructional decisions, and ensure that every student has a pathway to growth. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/women-in-leadership-bold-moves Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/women-in-leadership-bold-moves For women in educational leadership, bold moves may make you vulnerable and a little afraid, but bold moves and big decisions can lead to meaningful, more fulfilling work, bigger impacts on learning, and a more equitable workforce. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/communal-learning-spaces-gather-a-community-and-promote-collaboration Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/communal-learning-spaces-gather-a-community-and-promote-collaboration Communal spaces offer an interconnected array of options with flexible furniture and technology to support a diversity of learning approaches and help create a collaborative learning community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-humanity-into-student-success-policies-and-systems Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-humanity-into-student-success-policies-and-systems Success after high school isn’t only about college readiness, it must include viable employment pathways, financial stability, and sustained access to the supports students need to not just live but thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cellphones-and-ai-in-schools-learning-centered-approach Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:08:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cellphones-and-ai-in-schools-learning-centered-approach Schools taking a learning-centered approach to student use of cellphones and AI help young people understand and manage these powerful yet addictive tools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-healing-through-art-and-active-meditation Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-healing-through-art-and-active-meditation Active meditation with art can help a whole classroom of students (and their teacher!) focus, immerse in their work, and build resilience and balance in a world that rarely slows down. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-wellness-ecosystem-effect Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-wellness-ecosystem-effect If school leaders stay healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally—schools are stronger, more stable, and better equipped to serve students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embedding-computational-thinking-routines-in-ela-instruction Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embedding-computational-thinking-routines-in-ela-instruction Computational thinking (CT) supports core literacy goals like organizing ideas, identifying patterns, and building arguments, without requiring extra English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/multilingual-learners-joy-and-belonging Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:42:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/multilingual-learners-joy-and-belonging When multilingual learners feel a strong connection to their teachers and peers, they are more engaged and motivated to learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-in-education-bridging-the-gap-between-rules-and-humanity Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-in-education-bridging-the-gap-between-rules-and-humanity Policies should be designed to remove barriers, not create them, so that every student has a genuine chance to succeed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interdisciplinary-learning-spaces-bridging-knowledge-across-subjects Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interdisciplinary-learning-spaces-bridging-knowledge-across-subjects Interdisciplinary learning environments encourage ownership and support a collaborative process where both teachers and students share the space. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/every-project-is-a-who-am-i-project Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/every-project-is-a-who-am-i-project Students become designers of their own learning (and their own futures) by envisioning learning or work experiences that radiate out from, or are adjacent to, what they have done in the past. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-and-special-education-mitigating-bias-and-improving-support-for-learners Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-and-special-education-mitigating-bias-and-improving-support-for-learners Despite the inherent bias in generative AI tools, thoughtful special educators can use them to help develop and provide accommodations and modifications for learners with 504 plans and on an IEP. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-permission-slip-for-leaders-this-back-to-school-season Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:12:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-permission-slip-for-leaders-this-back-to-school-season A school leader’s value isn’t measured by flawless execution, but by their presence, their resilience, their heart. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-poetics-of-the-first-day-of-school Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-poetics-of-the-first-day-of-school The start of every school year is filled with many first days, and the attention given to their importance by all involved is extraordinary. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-as-lever-for-change-in-teaching-and-learning Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-as-lever-for-change-in-teaching-and-learning Wyoming RIDE is showing a way for assessment to promote growth, create greater relevance and authenticity, amplify student agency, and spark curiosity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beginning-the-year-two-ways-to-transform-your-classroom Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beginning-the-year-two-ways-to-transform-your-classroom To transform classrooms into collaborative and engaged learning spaces, teachers can remind themselves that young people are capable of more than we think and ask themselves what they are doing that students could do instead. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/successful-school-communities-break-barriers-through-authentic-partnerships Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:36:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/successful-school-communities-break-barriers-through-authentic-partnerships Successful school communities actively address community challenges and expand opportunity through integrated, authentic support and strong relationships. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-21st-century-classrooms-address-chronic-absenteeism Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-21st-century-classrooms-address-chronic-absenteeism Student-centered instruction can reduce the impact of chronic absenteeism on student proficiency, for students who are frequently absent and their classmates. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-know-you-learner-profiles-for-personalization Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-know-you-learner-profiles-for-personalization As more educators work to replace factory-model schools with personalized, student-centered learning experiences, knowing students has taken on new meaning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-leadership-in-education-through-storytelling Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:47:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-leadership-in-education-through-storytelling Storytelling creates safe, supportive spaces for educators to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their purpose; in professional learning, storytelling fosters leadership with empathy, agency, and belonging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/starting-strong-co-create-classroom-norms Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:57:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/starting-strong-co-create-classroom-norms Establishing classroom norms with students fosters belonging, agency, and shared ownership of the learning environment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-in-movement-and-collaboration-in-an-ela-class Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-in-movement-and-collaboration-in-an-ela-class When middle school students can move around to take mental breaks and to collaborate with their peers, they can achieve more and do more rigorous work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/small-nooks-for-deep-thinking-in-school Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:12:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/small-nooks-for-deep-thinking-in-school Students can use individual nooks to reflect, developing stronger self-awareness, critical thinking skills, and a deeper connection to their learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-paced-learning-empowers-every-student Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-paced-learning-empowers-every-student Self-pacing makes room for flexibility for diverse learning styles, promotes mastery over memorization, encourages ownership of learning, and reduces anxiety and comparison. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-innovative-experience-of-project-invent Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-innovative-experience-of-project-invent A student was “blown away” by a program that encouraged her to create, experiment, and learn from failure—in a real project that benefited her community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reclaim-time-to-reimagine-school-and-learning Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reclaim-time-to-reimagine-school-and-learning Schools can reclaim time with new routines and systems that better support learning, students, and teachers and by focusing on learning experiences that lead to student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/outdoor-learning-spaces Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/outdoor-learning-spaces Outdoor learning fosters a deeper connection to the world around students, promotes physical activity, and provides a unique and enriching way to engage with the curriculum. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/let-it-breathe-the-case-for-slow-schooling Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/let-it-breathe-the-case-for-slow-schooling Slowing down the treadmill of content and tests in schools could help students develop craftsmanship, sustain attention and reflection, and build more knowledge, skill, wisdom, and judgment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improve-attendance-elementary-school Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improve-attendance-elementary-school A “Soft Start” before-school initiative helps elementary school students transition into the school day, reducing tardiness and chronic absenteeism. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/computational-thinking-deepens-literacy-for-young-learners Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:56:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/computational-thinking-deepens-literacy-for-young-learners Using computational thinking routines in elementary ELA deepens literacy practices for all students and can be especially helpful for multilingual learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-change-improving-learning Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-change-improving-learning Iteration, student voice, and meaningful measures can help schools know if their ideas to improve learning are making a difference for students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/peer-learning-pods-where-peer-to-peer-learning-thrives Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/peer-learning-pods-where-peer-to-peer-learning-thrives Learning pods that encourage student-to-student interaction provide opportunities for learners to exchange ideas, give and get feedback, tutor each other, and study together. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/youth-voice-in-self-contained-classrooms Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-listening-to-students-matters Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-listening-to-students-matters When we involve students in decision-making, we foster a culture of participation, trust, and shared responsibility, leading to better academic, social, and emotional outcomes for all. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/intersection-of-discomfort-safety-peace Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/intersection-of-discomfort-safety-peace Discomfort is a necessary part of learning and growth, but it cannot be productive without a foundation of safety and a path toward peace. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/versatile-learning-spaces-support-every-student Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/versatile-learning-spaces-support-every-student A flexible physical space allows learning to be personalized and differentiated, dynamically adapting to the diverse needs and talents of each student. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-schools-could-learn-from-in-n-out-burger Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-schools-could-learn-from-in-n-out-burger Discover 5 lessons K-12 education might learn from studying the ins and outs of In-N-Out Burger. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coherence-change-efforts-from-a-student-perspective Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coherence-change-efforts-from-a-student-perspective What does true coherence, where all the parts of a school system work seamlessly together, look like from a student's point of view? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-mll-fall-2025 Thu, 29 May 2025 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-mll-fall-2025 Apply by 8/15/2025 to explore innovative learning designed for multilingual learners and work on promising ideas to better serve MLLs in your high school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-multilingual-learners-balance-rigor-and-support Wed, 21 May 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-multilingual-learners-balance-rigor-and-support A rapidly changing student population has challenged educators in this middle school to collaborate to provide rigorous, meaningful next gen learning opportunities for all students, including multilingual learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/special-education-service-cliff-to-launch-pad-transition Wed, 14 May 2025 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/special-education-service-cliff-to-launch-pad-transition 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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/informal-huddle-learning-spaces-schools Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/informal-huddle-learning-spaces-schools Informal huddle learning spaces are small, flexible, and comfortable areas designed to encourage spontaneous collaboration, discussion, and peer-to-peer learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-school-design-principles-for-educations-next-horizon Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-school-design-principles-for-educations-next-horizon These 7 design principles guide what a new, relevant education could be—where knowledge is learned to do things in the world rather than take tests. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-a-culture-of-wellness-using-school-and-district-leader-circles Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-a-culture-of-wellness-using-school-and-district-leader-circles A culture of wellness prioritizes safety, healing, and connection alongside academic learning in schools. And it gets a boost when educators and school leaders practice wellness themselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-educators-students-visit-arizona-learning-excursion Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-educators-students-visit-arizona-learning-excursion Desert View HS, Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson host 80 people from 9 New England high schools to explore innovative learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voices-collaboration-engagement-support Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voices-collaboration-engagement-support Two middle school students explain why collaboration, engagement, and support for their personal growth make school meaningful and help them learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/bravely-reimagine-student-success-2025 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/bravely-reimagine-student-success-2025 Apply for Bravely to reimagine student success with a year of research-based support and funding from NGLC. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-tips-for-implementing-project-based-learning Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-tips-for-implementing-project-based-learning Get started with project-based learning with these three strategies from educators in history and STEM. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaborative-learning-commons-space-and-ed-philosophy Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaborative-learning-commons-space-and-ed-philosophy A large, open space for collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking helps prepare students for success in today's world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-teaching-making-learning-relevant Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-teaching-making-learning-relevant When learning content becomes relevant to students and their experiences, engagement and success tend to follow. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-emergent-multilingual-learners Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:22:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-emergent-multilingual-learners Rethink teaching multilingual students—next gen learning builds rigor, deeper connections, and empowers educators and families to drive real change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tyranny-of-the-efficient-education Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:39:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tyranny-of-the-efficient-education If efficiency saves time, how do we use that time in K-12 education? What might we gain if we prioritized the process of learning or learning itself over efficiency? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-project-based-learning-in-stem-and-history Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-project-based-learning-in-stem-and-history Project-based learning has the power to connect students to course content, from history to computer science. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-is-still-personal-ai Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-is-still-personal-ai Just like any transition to new tech and learning approaches in education, AI should be introduced through collaboration, input, support, and community engagement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/amplifying-youth-voice Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/amplifying-youth-voice Fostering genuine partnerships that prioritize student and family perspectives can ensure that every young person has the opportunity to thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-centered-spaces-for-innovation-and-sustainability Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:23:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sel-strategies-for-navigating-the-digital-maze Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sel-strategies-for-navigating-the-digital-maze Schools can teach students digital communication strategies to help them decode intent, handle misunderstandings, and collaborate effectively. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-learning-spaces-to-improve-learning-in-schools Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-learning-spaces-to-improve-learning-in-schools Discover how school buildings and learning spaces can foster collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication, citizenship, and wellness for 21st-century teaching and learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/confront-federal-education-teardown-with-next-gen-learning Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:43:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/confront-federal-education-teardown-with-next-gen-learning What if we all worked to fill the vacuum resulting from the educational clearcutting being undertaken right now with something far better? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-for-school-leaders-a-pathway-to-wellness-and-productivity Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-for-school-leaders-a-pathway-to-wellness-and-productivity AI can never replace the human elements of leadership—empathy, vision, and relationships—but it can elevate our ability to focus on them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-elementary-education-make-it-personal Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-elementary-education-make-it-personal This elementary school in Chicago is working toward a vision for personalized learning using new methods, tools, and AI-driven strategies. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-obstacles-and-solutions-to-transform-education Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-obstacles-and-solutions-to-transform-education 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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bravely-taking-steps-to-improve-the-student-experience-in-hinsdale-middle-school Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:01:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-learner-to-educator-the-impact-of-classroom-walkthroughs Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rooting-out-solutionitis-by-getting-to-the-root-of-the-problem-in-education Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rooting-out-solutionitis-by-getting-to-the-root-of-the-problem-in-education Is the key to effective, enduring, and sustainable problem solving quickly identifying and operationalizing a solution or deeply understanding the problem? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-young-people-to-use-their-voice Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-young-people-to-use-their-voice Empowering young people to raise their voices is not just a feel-good notion; it's critical to create a thriving and equitable educational system. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-studios-changes-learning Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-studios-changes-learning How learners learn needs to change. They need more opportunities to try important skills in the safe spaces that educators provide in school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-arizona-spring-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-arizona-spring-2025 Assemble a team (educators, students, partners), win a grant, and learn from seeing real innovation in action. Deadline: February 7. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-need-to-work-for-adults-and-kids Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:38:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-need-to-work-for-adults-and-kids Sustainable reform that results in improved learning for students requires engaging teachers in ways that help them learn and grow too. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/love-play-connection-in-next-gen-learning Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/love-play-connection-in-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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-receives-two-new-grants-2025 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-receives-two-new-grants-2025 Two new grants to NGLC will usher our work to transform learning with school communities across the U.S. in 2025. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/youth-adult-partnerships-burlington-city-and-lake Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:38:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/youth-adult-partnerships-burlington-city-and-lake Students solve real challenges for the city of Burlington, empowered as citizens and community members, with a true voice to contribute. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-practices-in-schools Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-practices-in-schools Restorative practices rely on staff buy-in, modeling restorative conversations in front of students, and deep and trusting community connections. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-changing-role-of-the-teacher-in-stem-focused-project-based-learning Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-changing-role-of-the-teacher-in-stem-focused-project-based-learning Project-based learning (PBL) transforms classrooms by empowering students and redefining the role of the teacher. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/attendance-as-performance-assessment Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:10:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/attendance-as-performance-assessment Getting to school on time on a regular basis isn’t a precursor to building skills, it is a product of it. Explore the life skills that improve attendance. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/overcoming-obstacles-students-journey-to-school Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/overcoming-obstacles-students-journey-to-school Resolving chronic absenteeism requires a collaborative effort and multifaceted approach to address the complex issues and barriers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/federal-testing-policies-undermine-student-learning Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/curiosity-in-schools-and-learning Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:03:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/curiosity-in-schools-and-learning If we want all kids to have powerful, effective, and joyful learning experiences, these three axioms about curiosity can help. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/expressive-arts-unlocking-student-development Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/expressive-arts-unlocking-student-development The expressive arts catalyze student empowerment and discovery in education. See examples of expressive arts in a well-rounded education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/benefits-of-self-pacing-in-skills-based-hands-on-classes Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/benefits-of-self-pacing-in-skills-based-hands-on-classes These six benefits to self-pacing in hands-on learning found in a family and consumer sciences course can also happen in CTE, project-based academic courses, and other hands-on learning opportunities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hope-education-transformation-nevada-teacher-of-the-year Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hope-education-transformation-nevada-teacher-of-the-year 2024 Nevada Teacher of the Year Jeannie Penrod offers her take on why schools need to change and how she is making it work for the students in her school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-generative-ai-can-enable-and-accelerate-h3-school-transformation Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-generative-ai-can-enable-and-accelerate-h3-school-transformation Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children—and, by extension, our nation—to thrive today and tomorrow. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-teach-students-who-arent-there Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:14:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-teach-students-who-arent-there When chronically absent students do make it to school, they often feel lost and frustrated and behind. Self-paced, mastery-based learning can help them learn, and it can keep the rest of the class moving forward too. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-presence-transforming-educators-lives-through-coaching Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-presence-transforming-educators-lives-through-coaching Coaching represents an opportunity for educators and schools to strengthen and reimagine learning, culture, and systems. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-shifted-my-classroom-thanks-to-brave-colleagues Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-shifted-my-classroom-thanks-to-brave-colleagues When shifting to a student-centered, self-paced classroom, it helps to have brave colleagues who will support you, guide you, and even join you in your effort. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-classrooms-to-campfires-fostering-educator-growth Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-classrooms-to-campfires-fostering-educator-growth A camp for teachers provides immersive professional learning that mirrors the community, agency, and joy of deeper learning for students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adult-project-based-learning Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adult-project-based-learning When adults experience project-based learning, they can see what it's like for students to engage in learning that's meaningful, complex, sustained, and open to many solutions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-education-for-the-alpha-generation-in-the-age-of-ai Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-education-for-the-alpha-generation-in-the-age-of-ai It's time for educators to lead the charge to equip learners with new skills necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/franklin-middle-school-is-getting-brave Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/franklin-middle-school-is-getting-brave A year of reimagining student success for middle school learners begins with a day of classroom walkthroughs and conversations with students, school staff, parents, and more. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reengage-disconnected-students-community-school-partners Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reengage-disconnected-students-community-school-partners Through early intervention and concerted efforts to re-engage students, schools and their community partners can address chronic absenteeism and the negative consequences of student disengagement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-professional-learning-and-innovation Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-professional-learning-and-innovation When teachers have choice in professional learning, they can discover the innovative, research-backed approaches to teaching that work for them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/critical-thinking-and-knowing-yourself Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/critical-thinking-and-knowing-yourself Teaching critical thinking and decision making involves helping students know what's true and also who they are and what they value. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-service-learning-social-responsibility-and-student-engagement Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-service-learning-social-responsibility-and-student-engagement Bringing personalized learning and service learning together can empower students to apply their knowledge and skills as active, thoughtful, and engaged citizens of the global community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/agastya-boundless-potential-of-curiosity-caring-doing Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:22:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/agastya-boundless-potential-of-curiosity-caring-doing Education that arises out of curiosity, caring, and doing nurtures and unleashes the gifts of children and the wisdom of teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-support-reaching-multilingual-learners Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-support-reaching-multilingual-learners Linguistically responsive educators have asset-based mindsets, understand how languages function, and recognize specific language needs of multilingual learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/collective-shift-human-centered-ai-for-learner-centered-learning Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/collective-shift-human-centered-ai-for-learner-centered-learning Can AI help educators productively and collectively shift what young people, teachers, and schools do to magnify and deepen the capabilities that make us human? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-schools-what-happens-next Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:03:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ai-in-schools-what-happens-next AI will be used more and more in schools this year, by teachers and students. Teaching youth to use AI creatively and responsibly can improve deeper learning skills and prepare them for personal and professional success. Learn more! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-about-teaching-actually-matters Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-about-teaching-actually-matters Find out what teachers can look for in a K-12 education system of urgency, efficiency, and transactional outcomes to know they are keeping students' and their own humanity at the center. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/agastya-moving-mountains-with-wonder-joy-and-curiosity Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:14:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/agastya-moving-mountains-with-wonder-joy-and-curiosity Transforming education can feel like moving mountains. Agastya is doing just that to provide a heart-centric and relational form of experiential learning for both students and educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-things-to-consider-cell-phone-bans-in-schools Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-things-to-consider-cell-phone-bans-in-schools Schools are banning cell phones more than ever after a recent Surgeon General report. Do bans really solve the problem or do they create other challenges? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-skills-in-a-student-centered-classroom Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-skills-in-a-student-centered-classroom Teachers can use student-centered practices to model leadership and help students develop leadership skills themselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-conversation-about-grading-and-how-its-good-for-gravel Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-conversation-about-grading-and-how-its-good-for-gravel Traditional grading is not equitable, But what does equitable grading look like and is it even possible? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/no-lazy-students-modern-classrooms-project Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/no-lazy-students-modern-classrooms-project Blended self-paced learning models can create time for teachers to move beyond shortcut labels to get to know students and their true potential for learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-at-the-intersection-of-purpose-and-passion-love-is-the-answer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-at-the-intersection-of-purpose-and-passion-love-is-the-answer Would would it look like if teaching started with purpose, passion, love, and equity? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empujoncito-en-la-práctica-docente Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empujoncito-en-la-práctica-docente Docentes quieren darle a los estudiantes lo que ellos en verdad necesitan. Parece que el reto más grande es cómo hacer solo eso. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/modern-classrooms-project-improves-the-rollercoaster-of-teaching Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/modern-classrooms-project-improves-the-rollercoaster-of-teaching Educators want students to have what they really need from school; the biggest challenge is how to improve the learning experience. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/could-ai-accelerate-a-revolution-in-schooling Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/could-ai-accelerate-a-revolution-in-schooling When educators experience how AI could support student-centered, authentic, and engaging learning, a transformation of schooling that gives all students what they need to thrive is possible. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-teams-selected-to-reimagine-student-success-with-nglcs-bravely Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-teams-selected-to-reimagine-student-success-with-nglcs-bravely Teams from Citizens of the World Charter Schools, Franklin School District, Hinsdale School District, and Workshop School received a small grant and a year of professional learning to collaboratively bring their vision for success to life. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/pathway-programs-and-literacy-partners-key-to-student-success Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/pathway-programs-and-literacy-partners-key-to-student-success Literacy and pathway partnerships can work hand-in-hand to support the success of students in our schools, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-pedagogy-of-belonging-student-voices-30-years-later Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-pedagogy-of-belonging-student-voices-30-years-later Listen to former students reflect on their time with a school partnership program 30 years later, describing the impact it had on their lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equitable-social-emotional-learning-flexibility-for-diverse-learners Thu, 30 May 2024 10:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equitable-social-emotional-learning-flexibility-for-diverse-learners Learn about four social-emotional learning interventions that foster flexibility and relevance to effectively meet the diverse needs of learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-stem-identity-belonging-equity-project-invent Thu, 09 May 2024 14:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-stem-identity-belonging-equity-project-invent STEM curriculum and programs can foster STEM identity, belonging, and future-resilient skills among young innovators passionate about making an impact in their community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-an-educator-on-fire-ai-can-help-you-chill-out Mon, 06 May 2024 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-an-educator-on-fire-ai-can-help-you-chill-out Discover ways that teachers can use AI tools to regain control of their workload, reduce stress, and create a more sustainable professional life. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-i-became-an-educator Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-i-became-an-educator Who are your role models? Three of this educator's teachers encouraged him to think, imagine, and connect with the world, inspiring him to teach too. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-need-true-rest-and-recovery Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-need-true-rest-and-recovery Teachers are applauded for all they do but their inherent humanity is ignored when they are not given time to rest and recover. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-and-teacher-voice-3-ingredients-to-foster-both Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-and-teacher-voice-3-ingredients-to-foster-both By finding his voice as a teacher, this Tennessee educator is bringing out his students' voices–their growing knowledge base and their heart and soul. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-student-voice-really-mean Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-student-voice-really-mean Student voice is about seeing and experiencing student leadership, with adults stepping back to trust them, accept any discomfort that it may cause, and celebrate their success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-approach-to-help-all-students-identify-as-inventors Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-approach-to-help-all-students-identify-as-inventors All students deserve to see themselves as inventors. Project Invent updated its curriculum and programming to be culturally responsive, sustaining, and equitable in order to make it possible. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-kentucky-fall-2024 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:46:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-excursion-kentucky-fall-2024 Small grants are available for New England teams interested in redesigning high school for the Innovative Schools Learning Excursions to Kentucky. Learn more and apply! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/bring-your-vision-for-student-success-to-life-with-nglc-and-bravely Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:23:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/bring-your-vision-for-student-success-to-life-with-nglc-and-bravely Apply now for funding and research-based support from NGLC to bravely turn your vision for learning and student success into real and lasting change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-nurture-diverse-and-inclusive-classrooms-through-play Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-nurture-diverse-and-inclusive-classrooms-through-play Infusing play into teaching can help students approach complex DEI topics with enthusiasm and curiosity while achieving educational goals. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voices-authentic-listening-school-transformation Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voices-authentic-listening-school-transformation To support student agency and meaningful student participation in school district decision-making, we need to prepare adults to listen authentically. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/stem-education-for-historically-marginalized-students Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/stem-education-for-historically-marginalized-students Active engagement from community partners makes the Boston Public Schools STEM Fair a catalyst for broader educational impact and inclusivity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-before-content-80-20-rule-of-restorative-practices-in-school Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-before-content-80-20-rule-of-restorative-practices-in-school Explore five key approaches to creating a school culture and caring relationships that support academic success, strong attendance, and a sense of belonging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-justice-at-fremont-high-school-building-trust-through-positive-relationships Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:46:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-justice-at-fremont-high-school-building-trust-through-positive-relationships Restorative practices in school isn’t only an alternative to discipline. As seen at Fremont High School, it transforms relationships and culture so students can thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/remake-learning-days-festival-of-hands-on-learning Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/remake-learning-days-festival-of-hands-on-learning Students are more likely to succeed in STEAM learning and careers when their families are engaged and involved. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/instructional-feedback-classroom-walkthroughs Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/instructional-feedback-classroom-walkthroughs Focus walks can help school leaders change classroom observations into opportunities for meaningful instructional feedback and support for teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unpacking-teachers-invisible-backpacks Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unpacking-teachers-invisible-backpacks For teachers to thrive, they need to know that their basic needs—food, water, restrooms, sleep—will be met on a daily basis. It's not as easy to achieve as it should be. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-centered-school-leadership-say-the-thing Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-centered-school-leadership-say-the-thing Spalding University's Equity-Centered Leadership Framework helps school leaders receive and give feedback as a consistent habit. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-the-hard-work-of-transforming-learning-a-little-easier-and-way-more-joyful Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:47:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-the-hard-work-of-transforming-learning-a-little-easier-and-way-more-joyful With the help of our network, NGLC offers resources and stories to make the hard work of transforming learning a little easier and way more joyful. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-stories-of-courage-and-resilience-in-public-education Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-stories-of-courage-and-resilience-in-public-education The ongoing dedication and openness to new practices of educators and students will brighten your day and inspire your work to transform learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-teaching-sustainable Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:21:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-teaching-sustainable Teaching will always be hard but there are steps school leaders can take to make teaching a more fulfilling and sustainable profession. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-antidotes-for-teachers-in-dark-times Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-antidotes-for-teachers-in-dark-times How does one teach well, and with devotion, to nurture curiosity, agency, and opportunity, in these times of unexplainable and extreme brokenness? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-ways-franklin-is-doing-high-school-differently Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-ways-franklin-is-doing-high-school-differently Franklin High School is moving "from Portrait to Practice” and doing high school differently with three systems-level changes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/liberation-complex-identities-and-learner-centered-education Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/liberation-complex-identities-and-learner-centered-education Equitable learning means that instead of absencing identities, stories, and perspectives, learners' voices, identities, and experiences are at the heart of learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/for-ethical-ai-listen-to-teachers Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:25:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/for-ethical-ai-listen-to-teachers AI in schools? Educators are curious, excited, hesitant, and concerned. To ensure ethical, safe AI, focused on learning, ed tech needs to listen to educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-learning-excursions-2024 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-learning-excursions-2024 Small grants are available for New England teams interested in re-imagining high school with excursions to Manchester, Connecticut, and central Vermont. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/principal-leadership-team-improves-instruction Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/principal-leadership-team-improves-instruction An elementary school strengthened coaching to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes with distributed leadership on the instructional leadership team. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/houston-school-libraries-discipline-centers Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/houston-school-libraries-discipline-centers A Houston proposal to replace school libraries with discipline centers fails to address the root causes of student misbehavior. Find out what will. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-is-responsible-for-college-career-readiness Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-is-responsible-for-college-career-readiness Find out why colleges & careers need to be better prepared to educate and employ our youth, as much as young people need to become college & career ready. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-or-practice-which-comes-first-in-school-innovation Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/policy-or-practice-which-comes-first-in-school-innovation See how Kentucky's United We Learn Council combines policy and practice so educators and community partners can create relevant learning with students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-schools-can-respond-to-the-student-mental-health-crisis Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-schools-can-respond-to-the-student-mental-health-crisis Schools can take these proactive steps to support student mental health and serve as psychological safe places for both students and educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-wrong-with-the-four-day-school-week Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-wrong-with-the-four-day-school-week Instead of 4-day school weeks, many schools and districts are using creative and effective strategies that improve teacher working conditions while expanding authentic learning opportunities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/algebra-support-for-educators-and-students Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/algebra-support-for-educators-and-students Teachers need more support to help students get into and through algebra, a gatekeeper to advanced math learning required for both college and career success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/testing-for-dummies-5-facts-about-standardized-testing Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/testing-for-dummies-5-facts-about-standardized-testing As states release standardized test scores, the rhetoric reflects false understandings of their meaning and impact on policy goals and needs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/grades-vs-continuous-learning Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/grades-vs-continuous-learning If school communities continue operating in a system that is using grades to laser inscribe value on students—they all deserve the A. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/against-extractive-assessment Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/against-extractive-assessment If we want to lessen the extractive forces in our educational system, we might look to less aggressive forms of information gathering in learning and assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-portrait-of-a-graduate-skills-from-elementary-to-high-school Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:22:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-portrait-of-a-graduate-skills-from-elementary-to-high-school School communities are using their graduate portraits to redesign learning in elementary school and middle school as well as high school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/back-to-school-culturally-responsive-teaching Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/back-to-school-culturally-responsive-teaching Discover 5 ideas to embrace culturally responsive and inclusive learning in all its complexity to help students develop a sense of belonging, academic success, and a critical worldview. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-small-changes-to-support-teacher-mental-health Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-small-changes-to-support-teacher-mental-health Teachers can sustain their mental health and well-being throughout the school year with these seven small but foundational research-based strategies. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-portrait-of-a-graduate-skills Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:51:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-portrait-of-a-graduate-skills Find out how teachers are changing their role, mindset, and instructional practice to help their students develop portrait of a graduate skills. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-importance-of-distributed-leadership-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-importance-of-distributed-leadership-for-innovative-teaching-and-learning Now, more than ever, school leaders need to empower others and create a collaborative culture of decision making regarding teaching and learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-learners-prioritizing-student-voice Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-learners-prioritizing-student-voice How can schools foster a sense of belonging and ensure that their decisions reflect the hopes and dreams of the people they serve? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-power-through-youth-adult-partnerships Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-power-through-youth-adult-partnerships The Student Adult Advisory Board at Monument Mountain Regional HS brings youth and adults together to collaborate on changes they want for in their school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-architecture-of-school-transformation Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-architecture-of-school-transformation School districts can use these tools to provide a shared purpose and promote coherence and alignment for learners, educators, and leaders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-the-most-important-skill-we-need-to-teach Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-the-most-important-skill-we-need-to-teach Teaching students the skill of listening (not the absence of talking) is challenging but necessary for building community and connection. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/stories-of-strengths-based-learning Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/stories-of-strengths-based-learning These stories of learning that tap into students’ strengths, gifts, interests, passions, and future goals explore the deep pedagogy behind the learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-signs-joint-statement-in-response-to-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-students-for-fair-admissions-cases Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-signs-joint-statement-in-response-to-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-students-for-fair-admissions-cases Philanthropic organizations, including NGLC, released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings and commitment to advocating for the human dignity of all people and a shared mission of a more equitable nation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-teachers-unwind-and-recharge-in-summer Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-teachers-unwind-and-recharge-in-summer Mental health research shows that we are not equipped to sustain good health when dealing with ongoing stress, and teachers have had little time to rest and recharge lately. Three practices can help. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-to-be-21st-century-ready-too Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-to-be-21st-century-ready-too How can students learn essential skills when these skills were not taught or valued when their teachers were in school? Find out why teachers need to exercise and model the skills students need to be successful. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-work-showcasing-portrait-of-a-graduate-competencies Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-work-showcasing-portrait-of-a-graduate-competencies These examples of student work that develops and demonstrates graduate portrait skills come from NGLC's Portrait of a Graduate in Practice. See what students do when schools move from portrait to practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/employee-growth-not-performance-reviews-for-organizational-development Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/employee-growth-not-performance-reviews-for-organizational-development In place of an employee performance review process, NGLC uses a “Growth Journal” to document each team member’s growth journey. We use this tool to help us shift toward an Indigenous worldview of individual and collective growth in our organization. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-taxonomy-of-educational-imperatives Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-taxonomy-of-educational-imperatives A new taxonomy of learning imperatives for K-12 education addresses existential challenges that are framing a future that has already begun, including rapid change, AI, and the breakdown of civil society. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/evolution-of-learning-focusing-on-student-strengths-is-selfcare Thu, 25 May 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/evolution-of-learning-focusing-on-student-strengths-is-selfcare Teachers' daily work to learn from students and reshape our understanding of what learning looks like and what teaching feels like is a form of self-care. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-transforming-public-education-is-so-damn-hard Tue, 23 May 2023 09:06:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-transforming-public-education-is-so-damn-hard Our public schools mirror the ways our society works. Changing them means challenging long-accepted norms while holding on to the best of what works. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-tackle-social-emotional-learning Thu, 18 May 2023 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-tackle-social-emotional-learning These 4 routines can help middle schoolers develop the social-emotional skills to manage emotions and navigate social situations, in the classroom and in their everyday lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/activate-your-graduate-portrait-teaching-learning-culture-and-conditions-for-student-success Tue, 16 May 2023 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/activate-your-graduate-portrait-teaching-learning-culture-and-conditions-for-student-success Explore a sampling of the many examples, tools, student work, and instructional strategies in The Portrait of a Graduate in Practice stories, offering valuable insights and resources for any school community that is moving from #PortraitToPractice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/these-five-core-values-can-transform-education Thu, 11 May 2023 09:48:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/these-five-core-values-can-transform-education In the CAPS Network, learning is driven by students' curiosity and interest through authentic projects. See how CAPS engages learners not just advances them! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/redefining-numbers-how-students-continue-to-make-math-accessible Wed, 10 May 2023 09:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/redefining-numbers-how-students-continue-to-make-math-accessible By allowing students to lean into their strengths and learn math in a way that feels natural to them, they can progress at an increased pace. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distributed-leadership-wigs-school-to-classroom Tue, 09 May 2023 08:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distributed-leadership-wigs-school-to-classroom Mission Vista High School in the Vista Unified School District uses Wildly Important Goals to distribute leadership and move forward with personalized learning https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boston-public-school-partnerships-strength-based-collaboration Thu, 04 May 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boston-public-school-partnerships-strength-based-collaboration School-community partnerships support whole-child learning and development when they tap into the unique strengths, interests, and passions of each partner. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-its-ok-for-17-year-olds-to-not-have-a-plan-for-college-career-and-life Mon, 01 May 2023 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-its-ok-for-17-year-olds-to-not-have-a-plan-for-college-career-and-life Change is hard, for students, parents, and teachers alike. Is it fear, indifference, uncertainty? Or do we need to think about change in education differently? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-education-prioritizing-creativity-and-people-over-grades-and-rubrics Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-education-prioritizing-creativity-and-people-over-grades-and-rubrics Why do students spend so much time solving problems that have already been solved? This student says it’s time to release students’ creativity and innovation in our classrooms. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/were-all-in-franklin-school-district-learning-excursion Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/were-all-in-franklin-school-district-learning-excursion When a team from Franklin, New Hampshire visited Mission Vista High School in California, they had two big questions: What could we learn from them about how to do high school differently, and what could we learn about ourselves? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-revolution-in-learning-one-classroom-one-educator-one-child-at-a-time Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-revolution-in-learning-one-classroom-one-educator-one-child-at-a-time Distinctive Schools and LEAP Innovations want to bring personalized learning design work back to the forefront of the national conversation about education. Find out why they believe we need to work together to create classrooms our students need. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-justice-our-class-designed-a-school-justice-system-in-two-months Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:06:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-justice-our-class-designed-a-school-justice-system-in-two-months These students designed, advocated for, and set up a youth court as an alternative to their high school's traditional approach to discipline. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/working-smarter-not-harder-for-student-success Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/working-smarter-not-harder-for-student-success Playbooks help school leaders align systems to instructional priorities. Here’s how to create a playbook for elevating academic rigor in every classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/storytelling-school-leadership-student-engagement Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/storytelling-school-leadership-student-engagement Learning to tell a better story about students and their learning might be the solution to some of the biggest challenges we face in K-12 education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dungeons-dragons-durable-skills-sel-academics Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dungeons-dragons-durable-skills-sel-academics Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games can have a positive impact on the student experience, social-emotional learning, and academic performance. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-the-bridge-through-courageous-conversations-an-interview-with-shomari-jones-and-paul-sutton Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-the-bridge-through-courageous-conversations-an-interview-with-shomari-jones-and-paul-sutton Educational equity leaders Shomari Jones & Paul Sutton examine courageous conversations, what they are, why they're important & how to have them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-need-for-advocacy-ap-african-american-studies-class Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-need-for-advocacy-ap-african-american-studies-class A student describes why she advocated for her school to offer the new AP African American Studies course and how she worked with school administrators and others to make it happen. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-learning-excursions-lamoille-south-visits-vista-unified Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-learning-excursions-lamoille-south-visits-vista-unified A diverse team of partners from Lamoille South Unified Union in Vermont joined the NGLC Learning Excursion to Vista Unified in California to explore what's possible in learning and student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vida-for-life-a-q-a-with-vista-innovation-design-academy Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vida-for-life-a-q-a-with-vista-innovation-design-academy One California middle school went from near state takeover to a vibrant learning community of innovation and creativity, transforming itself with the staff and students who were already there. This is its story of transformation as told by the school’s principal. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-students-through-voice-and-choice-personalized-learning-in-math-and-beyond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:20:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-students-through-voice-and-choice-personalized-learning-in-math-and-beyond When personalized learning is combined with voice and choice, math teachers and students can tailor what and how the student learns to meet their individual needs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unlearning-supremacy-culture Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unlearning-supremacy-culture Changing organizational culture away from a toxic and detrimental supremacy culture requires unlearning many of the characteristics that help individuals rise to a position of leadership. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/facilitator-of-deeper-adult-learning-experiences Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:16:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/facilitator-of-deeper-adult-learning-experiences Why is it so difficult to apply deeper learning principles to teachers' professional development on deeper learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-student-voices-inclusive-educational-transformation Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-student-voices-inclusive-educational-transformation Find out how educators can use input from students on their needs and ideas to transform the learning experience, once they start listening to learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sustainable-change-requires-a-shift-in-leadership-mindset Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:08:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sustainable-change-requires-a-shift-in-leadership-mindset School leaders and educators can find success and sustainability in the face of ongoing change with three frames: organizational analysis, ally identification, and holistic leadership. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-06b-re-framing-what-young-people-believe-part-2 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-06b-re-framing-what-young-people-believe-part-2 Many twentieth-century beliefs about young people growing up are disempowering, whereas young people today hold more empowering beliefs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/phonics-and-literacy-training-for-secondary-teachers Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/phonics-and-literacy-training-for-secondary-teachers Many middle and high school students struggle with reading. With training, tools, and a shift in mindset in schools, ELA teachers can help learners access great literature alongside their peers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chatgpt-suggestions-for-addressing-ai-in-the-humanities Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chatgpt-suggestions-for-addressing-ai-in-the-humanities These 5 recommendations can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world where we can expect nearly every knowledge job will be aided by AI. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/music-as-self-care-for-educators Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/music-as-self-care-for-educators Educators know they need #SelfCare, but how can they do that in a profession that inherently encourages putting others first? These examples make self-care concrete and implementable. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chatgpt-ai-and-schools Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chatgpt-ai-and-schools Let's explore early questions, hunches, and observations about artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and what this latest leap forward means for teaching and learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-06a-re-framing-what-young-people-believe Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-06a-re-framing-what-young-people-believe Beliefs are changing generationally in many key areas of life, and emerging beliefs are more empowering for young people. Can our education system keep up? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-from-the-wider-world-school-districts-and-community-partnerships Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-from-the-wider-world-school-districts-and-community-partnerships Partnerships offer schools and districts the gift of a broader lens of what is happening in the world, nation, and workforce that our students will enter. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-most-important-word Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-most-important-word This word explains why collaboration, relationships, and shared purpose lead to growth, excellence, and promise, in education and beyond. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-05b-re-framing-where-young-people-will-live-part-2 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-05b-re-framing-where-young-people-will-live-part-2 Human imagination can be brought to life on Earth and in the cloud, and access to the cloud is as essential for every young person as access to food, water, and shelter on Earth is. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/staff-development-and-organizational-growth Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:33:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/staff-development-and-organizational-growth NGLC is making 3 shifts to replace traditional performance evaluations with a new system focused on learning and growth. Learn about the challenges and rewards! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/solving-the-challenges-in-public-education Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/solving-the-challenges-in-public-education Let's celebrate the stories, the voices, and the field-building practices of the Next Generation Learning Challenges community that speak to our collective work on the complex challenges in education today. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mentoring-students-through-community-partnerships Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mentoring-students-through-community-partnerships Community partners can provide students with guidance and insight, community connection, leadership skills, and more through mentorship programs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-teacher-practices-for-student-engagement-stem-innovation Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-teacher-practices-for-student-engagement-stem-innovation These 6 teacher practices support 21st-century skills, increase student engagement & inspire innovation. Find out what they look & sound like in any classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-05a-re-framing-where-young-people-will-live Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-05a-re-framing-where-young-people-will-live The cloud is becoming more and more important to how we live our lives and as real to young people as what they experience in the physical world on Earth. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-was-my-safe-place-prioritizing-safety-for-learning Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-was-my-safe-place-prioritizing-safety-for-learning School leaders and educators can use a number of strategies to cultivate safe spaces for learning and healing from trauma in their schools and classrooms. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/partnering-with-families-for-learner-success-and-wellbeing Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/partnering-with-families-for-learner-success-and-wellbeing Vista Unified helps families through school, one student at a time. They attribute their success to love and care and, simply, relationships above all. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-04b-re-framing-who-young-people-are-part-2 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-04b-re-framing-who-young-people-are-part-2 Seeing our relationship with technology as symbiotic allows young people to use it more positively and productively, empowering them in ways never experienced by prior generations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/nglc-stef-blouin-takes-new-role Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/nglc-stef-blouin-takes-new-role After nine years with NGLC, senior program officer Stefanie Blouin is taking her generosity, courage, talent, and deep commitment to transform learning into her new role at Springpoint Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/magic-of-summer-camp-in-your-classroom Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:48:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/magic-of-summer-camp-in-your-classroom Explore three simple ways to bring the the joy, nature, and creativity of summer camp into classrooms to empower students with skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-to-teach-by-listening-to-students Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-to-teach-by-listening-to-students In this excerpt from the recently released book, Sparks Into Fire, author Young Whan Choi relates a story of how one student's question shaped his growth as a teacher. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-stakeholders-and-co-designers Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-stakeholders-and-co-designers In many ways, students are seen as primary stakeholders in Vista Unified School District’s work to transform learning for equity and lifelong success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-04a-re-framing-who-young-people-are Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-04a-re-framing-who-young-people-are When we see technology only as a tool that we can pick up or put down, we may miss the most empowering opportunities available to young people. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relieving-educator-overwhelm-by-consolidating-roles-and-expanding-opportunities-for-teacher-leadership Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relieving-educator-overwhelm-by-consolidating-roles-and-expanding-opportunities-for-teacher-leadership ​Teacher exhaustion is not new but it is now pervasive. Greater autonomy and consolidating roles can support educator wellness and strengthen school culture. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/farewell-nglc-learning-officer-amanda-avallone Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/farewell-nglc-learning-officer-amanda-avallone Amanda Avallone knows what it looks like when schools genuinely serve the young people in their care, and we celebrate her contributions to the NGLC community upon her retirement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/in-person-learning-excursions Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/in-person-learning-excursions Small grants are available for New England teams interested in re-imagining high school with excursions to Portland, Maine and southern California. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-relationships-with-school-community-partnerships Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-relationships-with-school-community-partnerships Boston Public Schools looks for good matches with community partners to ensure students have equitable access to learning opportunities outside of school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-makerspaces-prepare-young-people-for-career-pathways Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-makerspaces-prepare-young-people-for-career-pathways School makerspaces can better prepare youth to choose a career pathway by helping to guide their passions and interests through hands-on application. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-03b-re-framing-our-young-peoples-times-part-2 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-03b-re-framing-our-young-peoples-times-part-2 Empowering young people is about making it possible for them to choose their own direction, to get useful things done, to impact their world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-actualization-and-organizational-development Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-actualization-and-organizational-development NGLC is taking an approach to individual and organizational growth that is closer to an Indigenous worldview that we are born fully self-actualized. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-centered-assessment-competency-based-grading Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-centered-assessment-competency-based-grading Redesigning grading systems to be more personalized, equitable, and standards-based is a major undertaking. These educators are working to figure it out. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-03a-re-framing-our-young-peoples-times Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:32:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-03a-re-framing-our-young-peoples-times How can we most usefully transition from the last pre-internet generation the world will ever know, to the world’s first internet generation? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/powerful-lakota-wisdom-and-values Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:51:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/powerful-lakota-wisdom-and-values Lifelong educator Tamera Miyasato has created a number of teaching resources around core values of Lakota wisdom traditions with value for all learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pipelines-shortages-workforces-why-an-assembly-line Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pipelines-shortages-workforces-why-an-assembly-line The terms “teacher pipelines,” “teacher shortages,” and “teacher workforce” reflect assumptions about the teaching profession that hide the systemic challenges behind teacher recruitment and retention. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/simple-competency-assessment-the-one-point-rubric Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/simple-competency-assessment-the-one-point-rubric Rubrics are challenging to develop and hard to use well, an alternative option to assess competencies can keep the best about rubrics while avoiding the pitfalls. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-02b-new-generation-seeing-things-new-way-part-2 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-02b-new-generation-seeing-things-new-way-part-2 The idea of Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants helped us make sense of generational changes. What other re-framing can help us support today’s youth? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-the-best-classrooms-are-chaotic Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:09:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-the-best-classrooms-are-chaotic Lasting knowledge and skills comes when students control their learning. Here's how teachers can embrace a bit of chaos to create meaningful learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/leading-for-deeper-learning-in-kentucky Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:39:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/leading-for-deeper-learning-in-kentucky Once recognizing the need for a very different kind of school experience, how can district leaders start working with a community to redefine success and reimagine learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-centered-assessment-senior-capstones Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:28:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-centered-assessment-senior-capstones My Vision Personalized is a senior capstone project that exemplifies authentic, performance-based assessment aligned to students’ unique strengths, interests, and values. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-02a-new-generation-seeing-things-new-way Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-2-02a-new-generation-seeing-things-new-way As this generation faces a fast-changing world, choosing to re-frame our view with a clear vision of what’s possible for young people can be difficult but very useful. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-it-personal-relationships-matter-in-school Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-it-personal-relationships-matter-in-school Discover 5 effective ways to build a positive "relationships first" school culture and make schools better equipped to impact academic outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wisdom-road-3-wise-women-from-baggs-wyoming Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wisdom-road-3-wise-women-from-baggs-wyoming These are the first interviews from the listening journey Grant Lichtman is on to unearth deep cultural wisdom across the continent. What can we better pass along to the rising generation? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-learning-is-a-journey-essential-lessons Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-learning-is-a-journey-essential-lessons These 8 metaphors from a long and challenging hike through the Pyrenees offer essential lessons for transforming learning in schools and districts. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-to-experience-powerful-learning-too Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:14:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-need-to-experience-powerful-learning-too This excerpt from the recently released book, Sparks Into Fire, is a story of teacher PD that underscores why improving schools will require powerful changes to teacher learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inclusive-strategic-plan-burlington-school-district Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inclusive-strategic-plan-burlington-school-district Burlington School District practiced four new habits of working together with a community-based coalition to create and enact a new five-year strategic plan that reflects the needs of and is broadly endorsed by diverse stakeholders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/community-partners-motivate-students-projects Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/community-partners-motivate-students-projects Community partnerships invigorate learning and give students an opportunity to design with a purpose. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/guide-to-designing-effective-dei-professional-development Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/guide-to-designing-effective-dei-professional-development Use this "Awake-Woke-Work" guide to design DEI PD that leads to sustainable, integrated practices that effectively address educational inequities in schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-1-01b-growing-up-for-a-new-generation-part-2 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-1-01b-growing-up-for-a-new-generation-part-2 An empowered vision for the new generation of humans now growing up centers on young people having the power, while they are still young, to make their world a better place. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-math Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-math As teachers and students personalize learning in high school math, they are changing mindsets about what the subject is all about. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/performance-assessment-snopes-whats-true-and-whats-nonsense Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/performance-assessment-snopes-whats-true-and-whats-nonsense Let's debunk performance-based assessment myths and falsehoods, and explore the facts about performance tasks. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/healing-and-education-system-changes Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:03:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/healing-and-education-system-changes ​Schools can use 3 wellness and mental health strategies to support educators, students & families to heal from the trauma and stress of the past 2+ years. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-1-01a-growing-up-for-a-new-generation Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowered-1-01a-growing-up-for-a-new-generation Over the next 20 years, today’s young generation, empowered in a new, accomplishment-oriented way, will begin to make enormous positive change in the world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tips-for-implementing-a-student-paced-mastery-based-blended-classroom Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tips-for-implementing-a-student-paced-mastery-based-blended-classroom Teachers will continue to be frustrated that they can't meet the needs of all of their students until we reconsider the learning model in our schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/communication-skills-project-based-learning Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/communication-skills-project-based-learning Students inventing solutions for community partners discover how communication brings joy, sparks ideas, and cultivates meaningful relationships. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-photography Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-photography Personalized learning in a photography course comes through unique student work, but this teacher pushes for even more student ownership of learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/effective-summer-activities-for-students-teachers-and-school-districts Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/effective-summer-activities-for-students-teachers-and-school-districts ​Find out how students and teachers can balance rest and preparation this summer so they return to class rejuvenated and ready—and what districts can do in the meantime. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-an-ecosystem-of-support-for-deeper-learning Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-an-ecosystem-of-support-for-deeper-learning Given the demands and distractions school and system leaders face daily, where should the leader start, to build a thriving ecosystem for deeper learning? A state chief offers 3 key areas of focus. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-social-science-and-electives Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-social-science-and-electives Personalized learning looks different in high school electives than in core subjects like history, but the goals are the same. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-staff-culture-adult-learning-communities Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-staff-culture-adult-learning-communities Schools can face the challenges in education today by creating the conditions that motivate and support educators with specific leadership characteristics. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-move-when-ready-competency-based-education Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-move-when-ready-competency-based-education Teachers can make the shift to competency-based learning and multiple pathways for learning with strong leadership, empowered teachers, and collaborative teaching practices. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-student-led-learning-ela Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-student-led-learning-ela English department chair Michelle Daum explains her approach to personalized learning: moving students toward independence and ownership of their learning, so they are prepared for their futures. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/special-education-project-based-learning Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/special-education-project-based-learning Students in this special education class often believe they aren’t smart enough to do challenging things. Inventing a solution for their community partner challenged these beliefs and the students saw their own talent. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-classroom-structures-increase-student-engagement Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-classroom-structures-increase-student-engagement Recognizing student engagement was a common struggle, a coach and two teachers shifted teaching practice from traditional and passive to modern and active. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/human-centered-teacher-learning-pedagogy-and-pizza Tue, 31 May 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/human-centered-teacher-learning-pedagogy-and-pizza A more expansive pedagogy embodies the best of teaching content while also attending to the culture that supports caring, respectful relationships. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-reflection-death-is-normalized Thu, 26 May 2022 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-reflection-death-is-normalized A teacher asks, what are we doing to generations of children who've suffered the trauma of gun violence in their schools? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-invites-new-england-teams-to-apply-for-the-innovative-schools-virtual-learning-excursion Mon, 23 May 2022 10:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-invites-new-england-teams-to-apply-for-the-innovative-schools-virtual-learning-excursion After one of the most challenging and isolating years in education, NGLC offers mini-grants and a facilitated learning experience for New England high school teams to see next gen learning come alive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-math-teachers-can-help-prevent-the-summer-slide Fri, 20 May 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-math-teachers-can-help-prevent-the-summer-slide Summer learning loss has knocked students off track for decades. These 3 strategies can reduce the need for re-teaching math concepts and skills every year. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/my-asparagus-has-questions-for-your-north-star Wed, 18 May 2022 09:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/my-asparagus-has-questions-for-your-north-star Good metaphors can teach and inspire a learning revolution. Bad metaphors can get adopted by the status quo, providing cover for doing nothing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/healing-and-re-humanizing-our-education-system Mon, 16 May 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/healing-and-re-humanizing-our-education-system How might we heal our way to a deeper kind of learning and definition of success for each and every student and adult in our educational system? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-skills-that-prepare-students-for-work-and-life-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-skills-that-prepare-students-for-work-and-life-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution The way to set young people up for success is to teach them durable, future-ready skills. These 6 skills will help students thrive in our fast-changing future. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wisdom-road-grant-lichtman-audacious-journey Tue, 03 May 2022 11:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wisdom-road-grant-lichtman-audacious-journey Grant Lichtman is starting a listening journey through the US and Canada to unearth deep cultural wisdom in “overlooked” communities. Here's how to join in the learning and guide the path he will take. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/liberatory-practices-within-an-authoritarian-paradigm Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/liberatory-practices-within-an-authoritarian-paradigm ​Why does education hold onto old notions of order, control, and authority while trying to embrace newer ideas around inquiry, self-direction, and liberation? And what can we do about it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/will-this-be-on-the-test-latin-dance-competition Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/will-this-be-on-the-test-latin-dance-competition What students have to learn is often outside of what is assessed on state tests. A Latin Dance Competition brings deep learning, creativity, connection, and joy to this school community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-lessons-from-transforming-my-classroom Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-lessons-from-transforming-my-classroom From daily stress headaches to teaching that's once again manageable and enjoyable. Find out how this teacher turned around her professional practice with self-paced, mastery-based learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/purpose-and-problem-solving-developing-leaders-in-the-classroom Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/purpose-and-problem-solving-developing-leaders-in-the-classroom As educators transform learning in their classrooms, they can develop their students' talent and their own leadership while also making a difference for their community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/documenting-process-in-project-based-learning Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/documenting-process-in-project-based-learning Instead of asking, “How might students better document their learning?” what if we asked, “How do we help students tell the story of their learning?” https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/this-is-me-learning-about-how-i-learn Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/this-is-me-learning-about-how-i-learn When adults engage in project-based learning, we get a better understanding of ourselves and the experience of learning we require of students in our schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-schools-for-autonomy-and-humanity Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-schools-for-autonomy-and-humanity With these research-based practices, we can reimagine schools in both large and small ways to be the places teachers and students are saying they need to thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/prepared-project-innovation-theory Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/prepared-project-innovation-theory The critical factors that seemed to help schools weather the tumult of the last two years, identified through the Prepared Project, resonate with the Christensen Institute’s innovation theory. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/better-together-dei-mental-health-learning-acceleration Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/better-together-dei-mental-health-learning-acceleration Reflecting on its top priorities for the year, Distinctive Schools relies on “Stay Ready & Better Together” as it continues to ask: What can we do better? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/7-brave-choices-for-your-school-district-and-community Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/7-brave-choices-for-your-school-district-and-community K-12 education in the U.S. is at a crucial crossroad. Here's what it looks like for school districts to choose Bravely. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-experiences-abbotsford-bc Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-experiences-abbotsford-bc Abbotsford School District is on a journey of system change with youth actively contributing to decisions traditionally made without meaningful input from students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-we-transforming-our-education-systems-fast-enough-to-save-the-human-species Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-we-transforming-our-education-systems-fast-enough-to-save-the-human-species The NGLC community issues a clarion call for bravery: We must all work together to transform K-12 learning now, for our democracy and our planet to survive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-is-not-a-media-soundbite-its-time-to-do-something-different Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-is-not-a-media-soundbite-its-time-to-do-something-different Teachers who are directly working through the struggles in K-12 education today have a perspective that is too often overlooked in the media, and the effects are damaging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/path-from-covid-to-a-radically-better-future Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/path-from-covid-to-a-radically-better-future New research from 70 schools and districts suggests a path forward: tuning our learning models and operating norms to the competencies we most want for our students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-emergent-bilingual-students-excel Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-emergent-bilingual-students-excel These three strategies used at International High School at Langley Park (IHSLP) can help emergent bilingual students excel in the U.S. education system. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cómo-sobresalen-estudiantes-bilingües-emergentes Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cómo-sobresalen-estudiantes-bilingües-emergentes Estas tres estrategias utilizadas en IHSLP pueden ayudar a los estudiantes bilingües emergentes a sobresalir en el sistema educativo de los EE. UU. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/it-really-is-possible-to-reach-every-student Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/it-really-is-possible-to-reach-every-student Does blended, self-paced learning help students grow and develop competency? A middle school English action research study aimed to find out. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-community-problem-solvers-in-a-school-makerspace Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-community-problem-solvers-in-a-school-makerspace Students beg for learning that connects to their lives. With a makerspace and community partnerships, students can solve real-world problems in their communities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/long-walk-in-scotland-teach-us-education-joy Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/long-walk-in-scotland-teach-us-education-joy The rhythms of long walks create space for the mind to roam. Experience the awe and delight of exploration and the joy of discovery that learning provides! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/consultancy-protocols-tackle-school-inequity Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/consultancy-protocols-tackle-school-inequity By adding two new roles, consultancy protocols can help educators be more aware of biases so they can better address inequitable school policies and teaching practices. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-education-prepared-us-for-disruption Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-education-prepared-us-for-disruption They didn't know it at the time they started it, but personalized, mastery-based learning prepared this district community for COVID's disruptions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/franklin-school-district-from-portrait-to-practice Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/franklin-school-district-from-portrait-to-practice When teachers and community members start planning lessons together, real-world projects change how students learn and what they achieve. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-can-start-leading-their-schools-today Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-can-start-leading-their-schools-today Teachers: You can lead without a leadership position, and you can start inspiring your colleagues to innovate with these three actions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/good-to-great-5-performance-assessment-principles Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/good-to-great-5-performance-assessment-principles Good assessments can be fun and creative. With the five High Quality Performance Assessment (HQPA) principles, educators can make good assessments even better. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/access-to-talented-teachers-high-quality-learning-boston Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/access-to-talented-teachers-high-quality-learning-boston Campus Without Walls leverages the power of public schools, communities, and technology to connect students all over Boston to the region’s top teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/revival-public-education-and-the-common-good Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/revival-public-education-and-the-common-good ​What would you revive if you could revive something that has faded away? An exploration of the common good and the power of public education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-co-director-featured-in-authority-magazine Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-co-director-featured-in-authority-magazine Authority Magazine interviewed NGLC's Carlos Beato on 5 things parents can do to help their children thrive and excel and how educators can truly value the lived experience of students and their families. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-educator-collaboration-strategies-supporting-multilingual-learners Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:08:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-educator-collaboration-strategies-supporting-multilingual-learners Educators have little training to effectively serve multilingual learners; Internationals Network offers resources to support ELLs in-class, hybrid, and remote. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-agency-autonomy-joy-classroom Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-agency-autonomy-joy-classroom Teachers can use these 4 guiding principles to scaffold student agency and autonomy in the classroom, so students know it's their classroom and experience joy. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/control-innovation-scale-public-school-system Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/control-innovation-scale-public-school-system If we think about scale differently, by looking to emergent structures not hierarchical control, we might be able to build an ethical and just education system. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-curriculum-for-equity-community-based-projects Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-curriculum-for-equity-community-based-projects As more schools are re-examining their curriculum with an eye on equity, the need for community partnerships is more pressing than ever. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-retention-and-pay Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:12:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-retention-and-pay Transforming the education system means we need to take a look at inequities in teacher pay and work and find out why educators are struggling. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/college-career-prep-boston-public-schools Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/college-career-prep-boston-public-schools How can a school district ensure young leaders of tomorrow are prepared for postsecondary success? Working with local partners is one answer. Learn more! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/five-essential-systems-of-student-support Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:34:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/five-essential-systems-of-student-support ​While we innovate a new K-12 model, we can use five time-tested strategies now to strengthen the social-emotional, teacher-to-student relationships that are key to success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measures-that-matter-most-q-a-with-two-rivers Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measures-that-matter-most-q-a-with-two-rivers Two Rivers staff share an update on their work to measure the transfer of deeper learning outcomes documented in NGLC's Measures that Matter Most research project. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-local-networks Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-local-networks In this video, Chicago changemakers Phyllis Lockett and Amy Huang offer their perspective on Breakthrough Schools: Chicago, a NGLC Regional Funds grant challenge led by LEAP Innovations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/da-vinci-schools-a-visionary-breakthrough-school Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/da-vinci-schools-a-visionary-breakthrough-school Find out how Da Vinci Schools is defining the future of learning and why project-based, real-world learning is even more important today than ever. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/community-engagement-and-challenges-to-standards-based-grades Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:04:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/community-engagement-and-challenges-to-standards-based-grades Community engagement means listening deeply, learning and responding. What happens when students, families, or staff question practices central to your learning design? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/emancipatory-organizational-design-school-district-bureaucracy Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/emancipatory-organizational-design-school-district-bureaucracy Discover the 8 characteristics of an "emancipatory organizational design" for school districts, and move to school systems that create coherence, equity, and powerful learning for students and adults. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-lessons-from-diverse-nglc-co-directors Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-lessons-from-diverse-nglc-co-directors Our journey isn't done & may never be. But in launching the transformation of NGLC to integrate next gen learning with social justice, we are learning a lot that may help others traveling a similar path. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/1-simple-way-to-bring-joy-and-meaning-to-student-reflections Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/1-simple-way-to-bring-joy-and-meaning-to-student-reflections Student reflection is an important formative assessment strategy. Find out how teachers can use lateral thinking to make it both joyful and meaningful. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/all-learning-is-social-and-emotional Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/all-learning-is-social-and-emotional Is there any good reason to categorize different forms of learning, to identify what's academic, interpersonal, content, skill, or emotional development? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/next-gen-learning-our-second-decade Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/next-gen-learning-our-second-decade As NGLC enters its second decade of transforming learning, we invite you to celebrate the innovative educators who are making equitable next gen learning a reality for students! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-tailored-acceleration-math Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:16:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-tailored-acceleration-math Policymakers and education leaders can take these actions to create the space and flexibility for schools to launch innovative individualized student learning experiences. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/urgency-to-change-education Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/urgency-to-change-education The urgency around learning loss is keeping education spinning in place when the urgency we need is to reimagine schools to address deeply rooted challenges. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/four-modes-of-instruction Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/four-modes-of-instruction Tech can be a transformative tool in classrooms but only when it serves to enhance both human connection and the efficacy of other modes of instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-centered-evidence-at-mission-vista-high-school Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-centered-evidence-at-mission-vista-high-school Find out how Mission Vista High School uses student-centered evidence of their personalized learning innovations and explore the Full Spectrum of Evidence student voice gallery. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5th-quarter-boston-closes-opportunity-gap-for-students Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5th-quarter-boston-closes-opportunity-gap-for-students In Boston, community organizations and the district come together to provide enriching summer learning and prevent the opportunity gap from limiting student achievement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/full-spectrum-evidence-school-for-english-language-learners Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/full-spectrum-evidence-school-for-english-language-learners Student-centered evidence helps International High School at Langley Park better serve English language learners and disrupts the narrative about ELLs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-but-connected-with-positive-youth-development Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-but-connected-with-positive-youth-development Systems and practices that prioritized relationship-building with students and staff​ helped these schools stay on-mission and keep students healthy, engaged, and learning during the pandemic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/full-spectrum-student-centered-evidence Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/full-spectrum-student-centered-evidence To help young people develop into high-functioning adults, we need to work with—and value—the full spectrum of evidence that demonstrates their development. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mental-health-in-schools Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mental-health-in-schools As Distinctive Schools is making new investments to provide support for mental health and wellness to teachers, students, and families, they offer 4 ways to invest in mental health in schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-learner-centered-schools-pandemic-was-business-as-usual Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:53:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-learner-centered-schools-pandemic-was-business-as-usual During the pandemic, 3 learner-centered schools doubled down on relationships and the conditions each child needed to thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adult-learning-culture-an-underrated-ingredient-for-success Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adult-learning-culture-an-underrated-ingredient-for-success Three next gen schools demonstrate why it's so important to invest in adults to build a learning culture that's strong enough to weather any storm. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-truth-about-education-falsehoods Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-truth-about-education-falsehoods What we believe about learning and kids will change how we behave with kids and learning. It's the foundation of ethics in education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-teaching-lessons-connection-and-care Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-teaching-lessons-connection-and-care These four lessons value the time of parents, colleagues, students, and ourselves, fostering a culture of care in our schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/clear-values-compassionate-leadership-and-a-can-do-attitude Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/clear-values-compassionate-leadership-and-a-can-do-attitude ​These districts faced the complex challenges of the pandemic with a human-centered approach that allowed their response to be nimble and agile. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/prepare-what-comes-next-schools-successful-covid-response Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/prepare-what-comes-next-schools-successful-covid-response Distributive leadership, a collaborative culture, and student voice can keep students engaged and learning, even in the most challenging of times. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/living-your-graduate-profile-covid-response Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/living-your-graduate-profile-covid-response Is your school living your graduate profile among students and adults? The stories of these schools’ response to COVID vividly demonstrate why you should. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unfinished-learning-recovery-plan Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unfinished-learning-recovery-plan Unfinished learning resulting from the pandemic exacerbated the decades-old challenge of summer learning loss. A plan for learning recovery should include these 6 components. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-student-agency-comes-from Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-student-agency-comes-from What does it really mean to know how to shape your life? To shape the world? 5 key questions examine ways to build agency with young people. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equitable-senior-capstone-assessment Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equitable-senior-capstone-assessment Alternative assessments are not inherently equitable without concerted effort. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-next-gen-learning-a-place-where-the-political-sides-can-meet Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-next-gen-learning-a-place-where-the-political-sides-can-meet A red-state/blue-state conversation: ​Can education innovation and next gen learning bring people across the political spectrum together for the benefit of students? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternatives-to-failed-school-and-district-bureaucracy Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternatives-to-failed-school-and-district-bureaucracy Creating coherence, equity, and powerful learning in our existing school district bureaucracies and hierarchies is a challenge. But there is a way forward. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-learned-from-covid-in-education Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-learned-from-covid-in-education What should education after COVID-19 be? The past year has changed us and the lessons learned can help us build a more equitable system for learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-school-student-internships-future Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-school-student-internships-future COVID-19 has forever impacted public education, workspace environments & more. For high school students, it has transformed the internship landscape. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaboration-not-competition-cross-sector-sharing-in-public-schools Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaboration-not-competition-cross-sector-sharing-in-public-schools When charters and traditional public schools collaborate to improve education, students benefit. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sel-freshmen-returning-to-hs-classrooms Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sel-freshmen-returning-to-hs-classrooms Schools can use these 3 principles to help students find opportunities for post-traumatic growth when they come back to high school classrooms this fall. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launch-students-partner-with-a-national-company Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launch-students-partner-with-a-national-company In their own words: ​Three Wisconsin high school students describe their experiences working on authentic professional projects in a 10-week Innovation Challenge. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/destigmatizing-failure-mastery-based-learning Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/destigmatizing-failure-mastery-based-learning As more schools use mastery-based learning and grading, teachers are grappling with reframing and normalizing failure as part of the learning process. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/portrait-of-the-graduate-franklin-new-hampshire Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/portrait-of-the-graduate-franklin-new-hampshire New Hampshire's Franklin Schools brought the community together to capture their hopes for this small city's youth into Franklin's Portrait of a Graduate. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-co-director-welcome-carlos-beato Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-co-director-welcome-carlos-beato NGLC is building a whole new table. Meet the educator who’s going to co-lead in its design, construction, and use. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-recovery-in-math-new-classrooms Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-recovery-in-math-new-classrooms "Learning loss" is not a pandemic issue. One-size-fits-all assessment and accountability are inequitably exacerbating unfinished learning in math. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/racial-equity-work-beyond-performative-change Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/racial-equity-work-beyond-performative-change ​Equity work is a form of deep learning and 3 shifts will help racial equity work in education move from performative to substantive change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-illustrated-story-on-assessment Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-illustrated-story-on-assessment Assessment tells a story, but how can our schools' assessment systems tell a more complete story about young people and their learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-problems-students-families-teachers-and-admins-hope-we-solve-next-year Thu, 27 May 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-problems-students-families-teachers-and-admins-hope-we-solve-next-year Students, families, teachers, and administrators view the challenges of the coming year differently—here's how to listen and build a way forward together. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/less-scaling-up-more-rooting-down-lessons-for-education Wed, 26 May 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/less-scaling-up-more-rooting-down-lessons-for-education If we want to see lasting, meaningful change in our schools, we don't need scale. We need to root down to build relationships and community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-invent-empowers-young-changemakers-to-solve-real-problems-for-real-people Wed, 19 May 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-invent-empowers-young-changemakers-to-solve-real-problems-for-real-people When students design and invent solutions for community partners, their sense of agency rapidly develops and they are more motivated and engaged in learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/amplify-hospice-and-create-how-schools-should-spend-the-money-from-the-american-rescue-plan-act Thu, 13 May 2021 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/amplify-hospice-and-create-how-schools-should-spend-the-money-from-the-american-rescue-plan-act The American Rescue Plan Act offers a one-time $123 billion infusion of money into the nation’s schools. How should that money be spent? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-we-need-anti-racism-in-schools-a-response-to-robert-pondiscio Mon, 10 May 2021 11:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-we-need-anti-racism-in-schools-a-response-to-robert-pondiscio We need anti-racism in schools because relying on good intentions has not worked. Good intentions are not enough. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-praise-low-value-a-case-against-teacher-appreciation Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/high-praise-low-value-a-case-against-teacher-appreciation Teacher Appreciation Week brings lots of praise and promotional discounts, but what would it mean for teachers to be truly valued in their profession? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-students-as-authors-of-their-own-education Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/empowering-students-as-authors-of-their-own-education Classrooms that integrate self-pacing and project-based learning are designed to empower students at the highest level. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-the-lessons-learned-from-school-during-the-pandemic Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-the-lessons-learned-from-school-during-the-pandemic With greater flexibility in traditional requirements, schools & districts have innovated like never before. Will we learn from these innovative practices? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/great-learning-think-listen-talk-repeat Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/great-learning-think-listen-talk-repeat The qualities of great learning experiences brim with freedom and joy, but students rarely experience those qualities in school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/timely-and-effective-feedback-for-student-writing Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/timely-and-effective-feedback-for-student-writing This instructional strategy for giving feedback to students aims to develop confident individuals who speak and write with conviction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reform-no-transformation-yes Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:25:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reform-no-transformation-yes School reform hasn't created the changes we seek. School transformation toward outcomes of citizenship, careers, lifelong learning & personal interests will. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/black-next-story-month Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/black-next-story-month Does a true celebration of Black history include not only acknowledging the pain and resilience of our past but also a commitment to write the next story? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ethical-assessment-an-argument-and-manifesto Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ethical-assessment-an-argument-and-manifesto The 4 general principles of ethical assessment can be simply stated but convey deeply complex ideas. Find out how these principles determine if assessment is ethical or not. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-learning-abolitionist-accountability-empowerment-evaluation Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-learning-abolitionist-accountability-empowerment-evaluation Two ed leaders are moving accountability and testing discussions toward the generative transformation needed to build a more just and student-centered public education system. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-big-timely-questions-at-the-heart-of-all-schools-missions Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-big-timely-questions-at-the-heart-of-all-schools-missions Explore these questions about the role of wellness, JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), global citizenship, and empathy in schools and our lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/charles-mcdonald-solve-for-racism Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/charles-mcdonald-solve-for-racism Reciprocity Project member Charles McDonald describes how schools can work with families and students to repair communities with greater health and wellness outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distinctive-schools-empowering-teachers-as-leaders Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distinctive-schools-empowering-teachers-as-leaders These 4 strategies can help schools reconnect with their purpose as they empower teachers to make shifts and respond to emerging needs of their school communities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/build-a-more-equitable-future-listen-to-students Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/build-a-more-equitable-future-listen-to-students 100 Days of Conversations levels the power dynamic between students, families, educators, and community members. Start a conversation today. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-learning-elevating-student-voice Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-learning-elevating-student-voice Teachers can utilize circle practice to elicit student feedback on remote, hybrid, and return to school buildings, and then shape instructional practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/kaui-sang-puni-jackson-racism-generates-inequities Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/kaui-sang-puni-jackson-racism-generates-inequities Reciprocity Project members Kau‘i Sang and Puni Jackson delve into the systemic racism experienced in Hawai‘i, and how we can transform the education system by reconnecting to the power and wisdom of Indigenous cultures. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/roberto-gonzalez-education-system-stuck-in-the-industrial-age Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/roberto-gonzalez-education-system-stuck-in-the-industrial-age Reciprocity Project member Roberto Gonzalez describes why and how our current education system is stuck in the past and what we need to do to break the cycle. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finland-meets-civil-rights-education-reform Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finland-meets-civil-rights-education-reform Better educational experiences and outcomes for all youth can come from the best ideas of both advocates of Finland's approach and the civil rights community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/producing-high-quality-work-in-a-pandemic Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/producing-high-quality-work-in-a-pandemic When we provide the opportunity and support to produce quality work, even now, students are demonstrating complexity, craftsmanship and authenticity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/18-things-ethical-assessment-in-your-school Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/18-things-ethical-assessment-in-your-school How do you know if your assessment is ethical? Look for evidence of these 18 observable outputs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-industry-partnerships-in-education Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-industry-partnerships-in-education Even while public education responded to COVID, teachers were still looking for new, innovative professional development to move education forward. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-supports-social-emotional-learning Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-supports-social-emotional-learning Personalized learning can reinforce social and emotional learning like growth mindset and relationship-building through collaborative learning, performance-based tasks, and ongoing reflection. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-assessment-metaphor-and-hyperobjects Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-assessment-metaphor-and-hyperobjects Assessment isn't a thing you can hold in your hand (or in a binder or in one policy). To truly rethink and transform it, we need a new way to understand it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-youth-co-design-learning Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-youth-co-design-learning These stories of learner agency and co-creation feature young people designing their own learning and redesigning their schools and communities in the process. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-launches-new-transformation-design-initiative Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-launches-new-transformation-design-initiative Inclusive framework, developed by groundbreaking partner districts, outlines core practices to bring about fundamental changes long and urgently needed in K-12 education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/always-light-innovation-in-arts-education Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/always-light-innovation-in-arts-education What can we learn from the innovative approaches to teaching and learning used by teachers of art and music during the pandemic? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-steps-toward-schoolwide-implementation Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:18:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-steps-toward-schoolwide-implementation An instructional coach worked with a school team on these 7 steps to support teachers as they shifted to self-paced, mastery-based learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-question-everyone-in-public-education-should-be-asking-right-now Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-question-everyone-in-public-education-should-be-asking-right-now What can we learn from those public schools and districts that pivoted creatively and effectively in the face of COVID-19? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-student-identity-and-belonging Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-student-identity-and-belonging ​Educators at Barnstable Intermediate School design learning to promote student engagement, empowerment, and connections to each other and the community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/falsehoods-we-believe-about-assessment Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/falsehoods-we-believe-about-assessment This list examines K-12 education's false assumptions about assessment, in the tradition of popular "Falsehoods" lists. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-brave-how-my-school-is-uncovering-our-unconscious-racial-bias Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-brave-how-my-school-is-uncovering-our-unconscious-racial-bias When this school examined systemic racism and its impact on students, it found vastly different perspectives on racial bias in culture, practices & policies. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-modern-computer-programming-classroom Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-modern-computer-programming-classroom With a self-paced, mastery-based instructional design, students in a HS coding course took initiative, coded high-quality programs, and taught others to code. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-house-professional-learning Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:38:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-house-professional-learning With support from their school's in-house research center, teachers are leading professional learning and innovation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-a-modern-approach-to-project-based-learning Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:11:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-a-modern-approach-to-project-based-learning Can project-based learning succeed virtually, during a pandemic? It's possible, as this teacher found by fusing PBL with self-paced, mastery-based instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-covid-taught-us-about-good-learning-and-strong-systems Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-covid-taught-us-about-good-learning-and-strong-systems The pandemic created unforeseen challenges, but it also created stronger home-school partnerships and positive changes in teacher practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/january-9-k12-educators-learn-about-innovation-in-the-face-of-adversity Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/january-9-k12-educators-learn-about-innovation-in-the-face-of-adversity NGLC and partners organized the "Innovation Amid Adversity" track at REMOTE K12 and invite you to this free online professional learning event. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boston-public-schools-externships-a-true-team-effort Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/boston-public-schools-externships-a-true-team-effort Community partnerships and industry connections offer many benefits for teachers and students but require nurturing and development to succeed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-lead-at-lindsay-unified Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-lead-at-lindsay-unified A learner tells the story of her leadership at Lindsay Unified School District, as an empowered change agent working to transform the learning experience. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/this-thing-with-the-circles-1 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/this-thing-with-the-circles-1 Circles offer educators the space and time to "have the conversation we need to be having" about assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-space-for-children-to-practice-lifelong-learning Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-space-for-children-to-practice-lifelong-learning Productive learning time in the classroom may need to include students slacking off so they can learn to better manage their time and move to productive work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/free-advice-for-the-new-edsec Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:17:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/free-advice-for-the-new-edsec A next gen educators shares advice on what states, schools, educators, and students really need from the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Cardona.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-of-the-year-ms-rona-mr-floyd Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-of-the-year-ms-rona-mr-floyd COVID-19 and the killing of George Floyd have schooled the education sector in a big way, demanding that we put in real time on these 3 lessons. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/activate-teachers-as-leaders-and-change-agents Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/activate-teachers-as-leaders-and-change-agents Schools are trying out distributed leadership during the pandemic and existing power dynamics are shifting with the culture of shared authority and trust. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/falsehoods-we-believe-about-grading-and-reporting Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/falsehoods-we-believe-about-grading-and-reporting This list examines K-12 education's false assumptions about grades, grading, and reporting on performance, in the tradition of popular "Falsehoods" lists. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2020-vision-addressing-educational-inequities Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2020-vision-addressing-educational-inequities Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools requires a daily commitment, vulnerability and compassion. Some entry points to DEI are recommended. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-work-too-much-talk-too-little-action Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-work-too-much-talk-too-little-action ​To get to equity in education, we need a better balance between talk and action. And we have a real opportunity to start taking action now. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/assessment-for-learning-pre-conference-events-start-nov-17 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/assessment-for-learning-pre-conference-events-start-nov-17 Connect with the assessment for learning universe at the free, virtual Assessment for Learning pre-conference "Meteor Showers"! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/modern-classroom-planning-steps Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/modern-classroom-planning-steps With self-paced, mastery-based learning, teachers front-load their work but create rich, effective learning environments and more time to support students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-agency-during-remote-learning Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:40:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-agency-during-remote-learning Teachers who have the agency to design remote learning that gives students hope and joy can find their own joy in teaching during this challenging time. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-k-12-can-start-now-to-transform-the-future-1 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-k-12-can-start-now-to-transform-the-future-1 Challenges of the pandemic are overwhelming, but the need to transform learning is more important than ever. Here's how districts can get started. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-in-and-for-community Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-in-and-for-community TFA Memphis supports educators to be community leaders and change agents as the program's alumni engage with each other and their community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/five-educator-driven-innovations-emerging-in-the-era-of-covid-19 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/five-educator-driven-innovations-emerging-in-the-era-of-covid-19 Five inspiring projects, including personalized PD at Lindsay Unified, are innovating education despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interrogating-resilience-in-education Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interrogating-resilience-in-education Resilience is a function of community, not something struggling youth need to tap into on their own in order to survive school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whole-child-learning-for-covid Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whole-child-learning-for-covid Three strategies for whole-child development have persisted as important touchstones for learning by prioritizing relationships, well-being, and agency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-resilience-after-trauma Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-resilience-after-trauma As educators, we can build classrooms that are grounded in unconditional love and support, but also revision, mastery, and ultimately resilience. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/transforming-learning-goes-virtual-with-da-vinci-schools Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/transforming-learning-goes-virtual-with-da-vinci-schools Discover best practices in remote learning, social-emotional learning, and project-based learning in a virtual environment with the Transforming Learning Conference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/purpose-practice-redefining-our-why-as-educators Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/purpose-practice-redefining-our-why-as-educators Coaches—instructional leaders who are also classroom teachers—describe what teaching during a pandemic looks and feels like. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-film-festival-on-race-and-public-schools Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-film-festival-on-race-and-public-schools This Is Our Chance, a free virtual film festival, begins October 6. It's our chance for constructive conversation and hope for the future of public education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/kids-dont-like-school-whaaaat Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/kids-dont-like-school-whaaaat Kids don't like school for good reason. The parallel between kids' experiences in school and young adult novels in dystopian settings tells us why. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/slow-down-when-teachers-speak-too-fast Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/slow-down-when-teachers-speak-too-fast When teachers can quickly see how fast they talk in the classroom, they can apply that feedback to create a more effective learning environment for students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-emergence-of-public-and-community-learning-pods Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-emergence-of-public-and-community-learning-pods Schools, local government, and community organizations are bringing small-group in-person supervision and support to more families with public community-based learning pods.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-learners-for-a-changing-career-landscape Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-learners-for-a-changing-career-landscape ​This NGLC Practitioner's Guide explores "profession-based learning" with the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Network; resources included. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-responses-to-private-pandemic-pods Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:12:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-responses-to-private-pandemic-pods Learning pods offer face-to-face support for remote learning, socialization, and childcare but are they widening learning and opportunity gaps? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-for-equitable-remote-classrooms Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-for-equitable-remote-classrooms Educators can redesign "classrooms" for equitable and engaging virtual learning with design thinking, community-centered learning, and teacher resources. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-ieps-realizing-the-promise-of-idea Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-ieps-realizing-the-promise-of-idea In student-led IEPs, students are active participants in creating their learning plan, providing opportunities to deepen their understanding of themselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/summer-of-virtual-learning-for-bps-teacher-externs Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/summer-of-virtual-learning-for-bps-teacher-externs The Boston Public Schools Externship Program for teachers went virtual this summer. The result: increased participation and deeper connections. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-checklist-approach-the-springpoint-guide-to-remote-learning Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-checklist-approach-the-springpoint-guide-to-remote-learning How do we prepare for a school year that, regardless of the scenario, will look nothing like any school year before? This school is focused on 3 key levers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-teacher-feedback-affects-instruction Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-teacher-feedback-affects-instruction This solution for frequent feedback gives teachers and their mentors actionable data on practices that research has shown to promote student learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hunting-shipwrecks-valuing-error-improves-school-outcomes Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:11:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hunting-shipwrecks-valuing-error-improves-school-outcomes In a challenging, human-centered field like education, much of what we try to improve outcomes doesn’t work. But how well do we really learn from failure? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/teaching-beyond-the-modern-classroom Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/teaching-beyond-the-modern-classroom What motivates a teacher to transform the way they teach? A look at educators using blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning in their classrooms. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ethics-tension-relationships-questions-assessment-for-good Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ethics-tension-relationships-questions-assessment-for-good Reflection and dialogue are at the heart of rethinking assessment, and how we frame our reflections and conversations in our professional relationships matters. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-support-new-teachers-joining-your-team-this-year Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-support-new-teachers-joining-your-team-this-year Three ways to ensure new teachers feel they belong, they are prepared, and they are excited, even with COVID-19 changing back-to-school traditions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pd-meetings-need-to-practice-what-they-preach Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pd-meetings-need-to-practice-what-they-preach Right now, teacher PD should model best practices for remote learning. It will increase engagement, reduce teachers' anxiety, and create space for experimentation.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-in-education-tools-resources Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:03:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-in-education-tools-resources Resources for educators who are committed to redesigning their schools so that education can be a force for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/failure-this-school-year-is-inevitable-now-what Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/failure-this-school-year-is-inevitable-now-what ​Educators have an impossible challenge ahead of them this year and they are courageously working to get it as right as possible. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/white-supremacy-culture-and-reopening-school Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/white-supremacy-culture-and-reopening-school ​We can create better solutions to reopening schools if we challenge the ways that the characteristics of white supremacy culture show up in our thinking.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-student-choice-in-remote-learning Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-student-choice-in-remote-learning The pandemic stripped students and teachers of a sense of control. Schools can give power and control back to students through meaningful choice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/middle-school-math-tailored-acceleration Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/middle-school-math-tailored-acceleration Tailored acceleration allows each student to access the most efficient learning path to get to college and career readiness. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-multiple-fallacies-of-reopening-school Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-multiple-fallacies-of-reopening-school A failure of imagination may be the greatest barrier to opening schools in ways that provide the best learning conditions for students during the pandemic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/21st-century-learners-as-activists Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/21st-century-learners-as-activists Education is not immune to racial and economic inequities; teaching advocacy, curiosity and critical information analysis equips students to take action. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-good Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-good Relation-based assessment for learning is needed after a spring of trauma to figure out how youth are doing and where they are in relation to the curriculum. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-forward-to-transform-learning-in-bullitt-county-ky Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-forward-to-transform-learning-in-bullitt-county-ky Bullitt County's schools are using their new graduate profile so students become not just college and career ready but life ready too. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-best-way-to-reopen-schools-this-fall Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-best-way-to-reopen-schools-this-fall This solution for safely reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic enables families, teachers, and students to choose what will work best for them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-dei-and-antiracist-commitments Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/remote-dei-and-antiracist-commitments As a nation, we are not very good at addressing racism—and certainly not virtually. Considerations to advance DEI and antiracist work at a distance. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/formative-assessment-and-online-learning Thu, 09 Jul 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/formative-assessment-and-online-learning ​Three formative assessment teachers evaluate which aspects of their practice are non-negotiable as they ​prepare for online instruction in the new school year.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-collaborative-teacher-learning Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-collaborative-teacher-learning Three takeaways about ecosystems for learning, student and teacher agency in formative assessment, and the power of community and collaboration. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-school-requires-recommitting-to-our-core-values Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-school-requires-recommitting-to-our-core-values Transitioning to next school year, Distinctive Schools are moving from emergency responses to planning relationship-based communities of care, remote or not. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/map-academy-designed-for-disruption Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/map-academy-designed-for-disruption “Designing for the margins” prepared Map Academy in Plymouth, Massachusetts to meet challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-equity-in-the-age-of-covid Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-equity-in-the-age-of-covid Three ways to create more entry points to learning online during the pandemic and close learning gaps, using strategies learned from adopting blended learning in the classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/post-covid-19-cte-linked-learning-portfolios Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/post-covid-19-cte-linked-learning-portfolios Electronic portfolios not only document work ready skills for students in LA Unified's CTE-LinkedLearning pathways but also celebrate their accomplishments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crisis-as-crucible-what-do-we-really-need-to-know Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:57:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crisis-as-crucible-what-do-we-really-need-to-know ​A crisis has a way of making clear what is essential and what is superfluous. What skills are essential, especially for students who face racial and socioeconomic discrimination? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tuning-in-the-arts-crucial-role-in-remote-learning Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tuning-in-the-arts-crucial-role-in-remote-learning Arts integration expands the limits of remote learning and provides the experiences students need to fully develop, with or without internet access. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-as-communities-of-care Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-as-communities-of-care Schools that operate as communities of care develop a sense of safety, belonging, joy, and hope in all their students, the foundation to truly thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-elementary-years-prime-time-for-blended-learning Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-elementary-years-prime-time-for-blended-learning A 4th grade teaching team adopts blended learning to better meet the needs of their learners, offering classroom strategies for elementary educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rebuilding-for-equity-safety-wellness-and-learning Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rebuilding-for-equity-safety-wellness-and-learning This toolkit provides schools reopening during COVID-19 with ideas for creating physical spaces that support social distancing and other health requirements. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distance-learning-accountable-self-paced-mastery-based-instruction Fri, 29 May 2020 09:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distance-learning-accountable-self-paced-mastery-based-instruction These 4 strategies for measuring—and increasing—student engagement during distance learning build on accountable, self-paced, mastery-based learning experiences. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-equity-imperative-project-based-distance-learning Thu, 28 May 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-equity-imperative-project-based-distance-learning Find out how PBL went virtual at Oakland High School: when the world shut down, students' authentic project on safe transportation continued, to great success! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hiring-talent-to-reimagine-school-when-the-future-is-unknown Wed, 27 May 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hiring-talent-to-reimagine-school-when-the-future-is-unknown Advice for hiring new school staff virtually, taking advantage of new opportunities and doubling down on what's most important. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reclaiming-education-through-community-partnerships Wed, 20 May 2020 15:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reclaiming-education-through-community-partnerships A high schooler's perspective on why going back to normal, to abandon what COVID-19 has revealed, will be to fail. We must transform and come back stronger. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-the-iceberg-problem-really-hits-hard-nola-educators-talk-policy-covid-and-learning-loss Tue, 19 May 2020 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-the-iceberg-problem-really-hits-hard-nola-educators-talk-policy-covid-and-learning-loss Learning loss and unfinished learning is common in middle school and especially problematic in math. And that was a big deal before COVID. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-for-race-equity-now-is-the-time Fri, 15 May 2020 09:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-for-race-equity-now-is-the-time School teams eager to make an equity-centered response to the impacts of the pandemic can start with the equityXdesign framework; school examples included. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-is-for-families Thu, 14 May 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-is-for-families For learning from home to succeed, parents need creative ways to recognize and track small achievements and shifts in thinking and celebrate their own supporting role​​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-to-love-professional-development-in-the-time-of-covid Tue, 12 May 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-to-love-professional-development-in-the-time-of-covid Boston Public Schools is working with local industry partners to create a virtual externship program for district educators this summer. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-humans-not-systems-run-schools Mon, 04 May 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-humans-not-systems-run-schools ​The districts in NGLC's change management project have transitioned to home-based learning with rapid design of new systems and communication, propelled by their professional cultures of distributed leadership.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/radical-connectivity-big-win-for-educators-from-covid-19 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:25:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/radical-connectivity-big-win-for-educators-from-covid-19 Nearly overnight, the pandemic radically disrupted education's traditional pathways of human interaction. Three principles, evolving in real time, will change how education operates in a post-COVID-19 world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/at-any-distance-listening-to-the-new-education-ecosystem Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/at-any-distance-listening-to-the-new-education-ecosystem ​Where we learn will teach us how we learn. What does that mean in a time of school building closures? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-was-raised-as-a-teacher Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:23:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-i-was-raised-as-a-teacher New and aspiring teachers—and their students—would be better served with extensive coaching and mentoring by experienced, competent, expert teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-coaches-can-help-teachers-provide-deeper-learning-online Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-coaches-can-help-teachers-provide-deeper-learning-online COVID-19 has caused schools to question many assumptions. A teacher coach re-evaluates how coaching helps teachers focus on what really matters. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-alongside-students-with-social-emotional-learning Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-alongside-students-with-social-emotional-learning If educators are going all-in with students, demonstrating empathy and support, what should accountability for bad choices look like? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-whats-possible-for-assessment Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-whats-possible-for-assessment This NGLC Practitioner's Guide offers tools and materials to help your community explore ways to embrace assessment for learning, agency, and equity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-all-learners-to-thrive-during-school-closure Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-all-learners-to-thrive-during-school-closure The Educating All Learners Alliance is connecting educators to ensure that learning moves forward during the COVID-19 pandemic for students with disabilities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-at-home-starts-with-human-connection Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-at-home-starts-with-human-connection ​Three ways Distinctive Schools teachers and students remain deeply connected to each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-values-distance-learning-connection-content-creativity Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-values-distance-learning-connection-content-creativity With school building closures, Two Rivers in Washington DC is guided by 3 core values: connection, core content, and creativity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-change-and-the-coronavirus Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-change-and-the-coronavirus Research on next gen change suggests people may take swift action out of fear, but purpose, belongingness, and a sense of ownership makes for lasting change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/racial-bias-standardized-testing Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/racial-bias-standardized-testing COVID-19 has disrupted springtime testing; now is the time to ask why we use standardized tests, considering the racial bias in them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-is-exploring-the-intersections-of-remote-work-and-dei-with-the-remote-dei-collective Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-is-exploring-the-intersections-of-remote-work-and-dei-with-the-remote-dei-collective The 7 K-12 organizations that formed the Remote DEI Collective aim to advance DEI specifically within remote work environments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-our-learning-communities-in-a-time-of-crisis Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-our-learning-communities-in-a-time-of-crisis Crowd-sourced resource hub, tools & materials to support next gen learning communities in crisis moving to remote or virtual settings in the wake of COVID-19. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/your-help-is-needed-a-community-barnraising-for-teaching-amid-covid-19 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/your-help-is-needed-a-community-barnraising-for-teaching-amid-covid-19 Amid school closures, we ask you to contribute resources, tools, stories, and strategies to help your fellow educators navigate through the current uncertainty. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-pandemic-proof-approach-to-teaching Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-pandemic-proof-approach-to-teaching Coronavirus may close our school, but it will never stop my students from learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bps-workforce-development-externship-program Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bps-workforce-development-externship-program The Boston Public Schools (BPS) Externship Program connects teachers with 21st-century jobs as workforce development training for student mentorship support. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/graduate-profiles-a-promise-we-can-keep Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:33:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/graduate-profiles-a-promise-we-can-keep Graduate profiles can become a powerful promise to young people when we consider the conditions driving student performance in and out of school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-leading-together-the-mentor-teacher Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-leading-together-the-mentor-teacher Mentoring in teaching is a powerful way to improve learning. Experienced mentor teachers offer 3 strategies for mentoring middle school students and teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-gameboards-in-the-classroom Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-gameboards-in-the-classroom ​A game board provides students with a road map to lead their own way through a lesson and take control of their learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-in-teacher-professional-learning Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice-in-teacher-professional-learning ​Teachers can study their content area, child development, and pedagogy, but students are the best "source" to really know if instruction is engaging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-perspectives-on-formative-assessment-culture Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-perspectives-on-formative-assessment-culture Four learners and their teacher emphasize the shared ownership of learning that is part of creating a culture that supports formative assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-critical-thinking-kindergarten-two-rivers-deeper-learning-cohort Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-critical-thinking-kindergarten-two-rivers-deeper-learning-cohort The stories of two kindergarten teachers illustrate the power of providing an opportunity for 5 and 6 year-olds to think critically. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/6-massachusetts-teams-selected-for-the-nglc-innovative-schools-learning-excursion Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/6-massachusetts-teams-selected-for-the-nglc-innovative-schools-learning-excursion ​Selected in a competitive process, the 6 school teams will inspire and engage diverse stakeholders in creating a new vision for teaching and learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/data-metrics-and-the-real-goal-increased-learning Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/data-metrics-and-the-real-goal-increased-learning If analyzing metrics doesn’t lead you to new ideas, new skills, and trying new things to improve student learning, then you might be in a Surrogation Snare. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-internships-are-critical-for-youth-of-color Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-internships-are-critical-for-youth-of-color Young people need mentors who understand the challenges people of color face in work environments. Internship mentors provide kind, open spaces to succeed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-group-discussions-everyone-learns Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-group-discussions-everyone-learns Students take on more responsibility when teachers provide the opportunity. One example: students leading small groups in rigorous literary discussion. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-strengthen-teacher-professional-development-with-trust Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-strengthen-teacher-professional-development-with-trust Learn 3 ways professional development facilitators can strengthen teacher PD by leading with trust to improve experiences for all. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-new-grants-will-help-nglc-shape-next-gen-learning-in-the-new-decade Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-new-grants-will-help-nglc-shape-next-gen-learning-in-the-new-decade 4 grants to NGLC apply the power of visionary educators to shape the future of US public education & ensure the changes broadly reach all kids and communities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-the-path-for-children-of-military-families Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-the-path-for-children-of-military-families Children of military families often change schools mid-year. Personalized instruction can keep their learning on track to graduation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-profiles-and-personalized-learning Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learner-profiles-and-personalized-learning Learner profiles give teachers data reflecting the children they serve and give students the opportunity to share who they are and who they hope to become. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/brave-before-perfect-transforming-learning-in-rural-north-dakota Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/brave-before-perfect-transforming-learning-in-rural-north-dakota Northern Cass School District in North Dakota makes quick wins—not quick fixes—to personalize learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-high-schoolers-handle-internships-in-the-tech-world Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-high-schoolers-handle-internships-in-the-tech-world Tech companies are desperate to grow their workforce and high school internships can help young people get past the significant barriers to enter tech. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-profiles-helping-college-admissions-teams-understand-deeper-learning Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-profiles-helping-college-admissions-teams-understand-deeper-learning Schools can use their school profile to convey how students experience performance-based assessment, project-based learning, and academic internships. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/high-school-principal-credits-nglc-and-mass-ideas-for-school-redesign-inspiration-and-support Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/high-school-principal-credits-nglc-and-mass-ideas-for-school-redesign-inspiration-and-support Monument Mountain Regional High School principal Kristi Farina shares the impact of a recent NGLC Learning Excursion and a Mass IDEAS planning grant. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/mr-sundays-a-latino-teachers-exploration Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/mr-sundays-a-latino-teachers-exploration For many students, I have been the first and only Latino teacher they will ever have. There is a great sadness in this. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom By treating my students with kindness and respecting their voices, I’ve seen unprecedented levels of engagement and positivity in the classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-learning-humanity-workshop-school-philadelphia Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-learning-humanity-workshop-school-philadelphia The Workshop School seeks to recognize students’ humanity & cultivate their unique gifts to both give and receive through a “community first” principle. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-next-gen-educators-are-inspiring-and-leading-next-gen-learning-this-year Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-next-gen-educators-are-inspiring-and-leading-next-gen-learning-this-year What we care about in 2019: diversity, creativity, deep learning, and the nature of change. Take a look at these stories to inspire! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/an-imperfect-ally-why-i-work-to-transform-education Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/an-imperfect-ally-why-i-work-to-transform-education What does it mean to be an ally for social justice, on the job? How might a member of the NGLC team act as an ally to the students and communities we serve? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/disobedience-instruction-as-classroom-structural-change Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/disobedience-instruction-as-classroom-structural-change Teaching students to say “no” creates emboldened, not disrespectful, critical thinkers who can explore and navigate a flourishing democratic society. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-strategies-for-supporting-student-self-sufficiency Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-strategies-for-supporting-student-self-sufficiency Increasing student autonomy does not mean that educators relinquish all control or abdicate responsibility for classroom management. So what does it look like? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-how-to-reconnect-with-your-purpose-for-teaching Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-how-to-reconnect-with-your-purpose-for-teaching 3 simple, research-backed ways to help teachers reconnect with their purpose and combat burnout, from Project Wayfinder. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-loving-math-creating-a-schoolwide-math-culture Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-loving-math-creating-a-schoolwide-math-culture "I'm not a math person." This fixed mindset about math saturates our culture but Two Rivers Public Charter School provides a counternarrative for math learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-tech-academy-walking-the-talk-for-real-world-learning Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-tech-academy-walking-the-talk-for-real-world-learning Real-world learning experiences for all students requires smart partnerships with local industry professionals, with advice from ChiTech staff. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/write-to-learn-not-to-win-ousd Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/write-to-learn-not-to-win-ousd OUSD turned the three steps a U.S. presidential candidate took in a famous speech into a tool to help students address multiple perspectives in their writing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-sessions-just-announced-for-assessment-for-learning-conference Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learning-sessions-just-announced-for-assessment-for-learning-conference Register now to join the dynamic assessment for learning community at these lively, hands-on learning sessions to fundamentally #RethinkAssessment together! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/many-hats-one-purpose-how-moving-back-to-the-classroom-has-impacted-my-instructional-leadership Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/many-hats-one-purpose-how-moving-back-to-the-classroom-has-impacted-my-instructional-leadership A teacher reflects on her time with a statewide initiative to reconsider assessment, and how she now works to create a more humane, student-centered classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/telling-our-own-stories-in-school-my-name-is-jaime Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/telling-our-own-stories-in-school-my-name-is-jaime Names are powerful symbols of our identity. This is a tale of one Chicago educator's experience holding on to his name, his identity, and his culture in school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/reimagining-school-with-new-classrooms-chris-rush Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/reimagining-school-with-new-classrooms-chris-rush A look at what drives New Classrooms Chief Program Officer to keep working to solve the persistent problem of unfinished learning in middle school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/innovative-schools-learning-excursion Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/innovative-schools-learning-excursion Mass.-based teams of educators, parents, students, community partners are invited to visit an innovative district in California. Apply by Jan. 24. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-lecture-less-modern-classroom Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-lecture-less-modern-classroom Bell-to-bell instruction can be stressful for students and actually limit learning. Here's one strategy to reduce stress and help students be more productive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-as-the-drivers-of-change Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-as-the-drivers-of-change When we increase student voice and choice in learning, we must also increase teacher voice and choice in curriculum, instruction, school operations, and PD. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embedding-assessment-in-hands-on-learning-what-we-learned-from-students-and-teachers-from-boston-to-bangalore Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embedding-assessment-in-hands-on-learning-what-we-learned-from-students-and-teachers-from-boston-to-bangalore With more emphasis on authentic learning in classrooms, how can educators assess process skills and create assessments that put learners in the driver's seat? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-our-why-voices-of-change-makers Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-our-why-voices-of-change-makers ​​The "whys" that inspired participants in a recent School Design Institute to spend their weekend living the change they want to see in education.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/experiential-learning-about-race Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:46:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/experiential-learning-about-race ​An educator from Oakland Unified School District shares why he is passionate about experiential learning that is both rigorously intellectual and profoundly moving, especially when students learn about race and racism​.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/classroom-transformation-modern-classrooms-project Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/classroom-transformation-modern-classrooms-project Modern Classroom Project’s new, flexible online course for teacher professional development supports classroom transformation mid-year. Learn a few tips! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/slowing-down-student-research-to-encourage-critical-thinking Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/slowing-down-student-research-to-encourage-critical-thinking ​Is the ease and speed of digital technology at odds with the critical thinking students need to complete a research paper?​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-social-emotional-learning-two-rivers-public-charter Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-social-emotional-learning-two-rivers-public-charter Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, DC promotes social-emotional learning by helping students develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/shining-a-light-on-next-gen-learning-at-inacol-2019 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/shining-a-light-on-next-gen-learning-at-inacol-2019 Explore next gen learning with the NGLC community at the iNACOL Symposium in Palm Springs. See you there! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-ways-music-educators-foster-learning-for-life Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-ways-music-educators-foster-learning-for-life Music educators on NAfME's Innovations Council recommend these three practices to promote students' creativity and whole human development. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distinctive-schools-educators-learning-designing-and-leading-together Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/distinctive-schools-educators-learning-designing-and-leading-together Distinctive Schools teachers join design teams to provide expertise and critical feedback to strengthen solutions to shared problems of practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/save-the-date-assessment-for-learning-conference-feb-11-13-san-diego Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/save-the-date-assessment-for-learning-conference-feb-11-13-san-diego Join the movement to fundamentally #RethinkAssessment and become part of the dynamic and growing assessment for learning community!​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interest-driven-assessment-practices-that-lead-to-personal-and-unique-performances-by-learners Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/interest-driven-assessment-practices-that-lead-to-personal-and-unique-performances-by-learners Student interest is a motivator and personalization increases access, but how can educators find time and energy to personalize opportunities for assessment? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-operating-system-for-the-modern-classroom Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-operating-system-for-the-modern-classroom In Modern Classrooms, teachers use these 3 core principles to create learning environments that best serve all students, maximizing their achievement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-joins-the-innovative-learning-expert-hub Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:22:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-joins-the-innovative-learning-expert-hub NGLC joins a new pilot project designed to help ed leaders find high-quality consultants to explore and scale innovative learning models together. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/in-your-hands-igniting-next-gen-learning Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/in-your-hands-igniting-next-gen-learning What NGLC has learned from 9 years of supporting educators transforming learning fits right in your hand with 5 essentials of next gen learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativity-is-the-currency-of-learning Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativity-is-the-currency-of-learning Tapping into the naturally creative instincts we have as learners can become a powerful motivator that drives learning for students in the 21st century. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-research-takes-a-hopeful-turn-in-oakland-unified Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-research-takes-a-hopeful-turn-in-oakland-unified When OUSD Graduate Capstone research projects focused on solutions, students became more hopeful than stressed and took action on issues close to them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-schools-will-win-the-education-revolution Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-schools-will-win-the-education-revolution In his new book THRIVE, author Grant Lichtman offers 3 pathways for schools to make themselves irresistible, enabling them to embrace change and growth. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-wayfinding Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-wayfinding How can schools prepare youth for the future? Focus on wayfinding, or "match-finding," a matter of experience more than long-term planning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-tale-of-two-english-language-learner-centered-schools Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-tale-of-two-english-language-learner-centered-schools Two schools use next gen learning design principles to enhance the learning experience of English Language Learners and all their students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativitys-power-to-transform-the-learning-experience-for-students-and-teachers Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativitys-power-to-transform-the-learning-experience-for-students-and-teachers 2 Baltimore teachers reflect on a summer PD of arts-integrated math and literacy, filled with creativity, hands-on experience, self-expression, connection. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-meaningful-education-begins-with-the-relationship Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-meaningful-education-begins-with-the-relationship How one school network is using new teacher training and ongoing PD to transform relationships among staff and with students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-conversation-about-education-as-an-ecosystem Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-conversation-about-education-as-an-ecosystem ​Join this exploration of the important role of context and environment in school and learning, looking at the metaphors we use to describe K-12 education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-new-i-do-we-do-you-do-balancing-modes-of-instruction Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-new-i-do-we-do-you-do-balancing-modes-of-instruction "I Do, We Do, You Do" instruction balances 3 kinds of learning but here's how it also can give students equal opportunity to participate and master the content. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/authentic-pbl-ousd Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/authentic-pbl-ousd How to create authentic PBL? In Oakland Unified, community partners and teachers are working together from the very beginning to design projects. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/live-the-inclusion-dream-two-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-co-teaching Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/live-the-inclusion-dream-two-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-co-teaching Co-teaching in an inclusion classroom has its rewards for special educators and general ed teachers alike, but only if co-teachers avoid these two pitfalls. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-your-classroom-for-changemaking Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-your-classroom-for-changemaking 3 tips to best set up your classroom for meaningful innovation opportunities, for students to design solutions to make the world a better place. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-happened-when-my-school-started-to-dismantle-white-supremacy-culture Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-happened-when-my-school-started-to-dismantle-white-supremacy-culture When Visitacion Valley Middle School staff explored White Supremacy Culture, it gave them a new framework to define their North Star: an anti-racist school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/infusing-the-arts-into-personalized-learning Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/infusing-the-arts-into-personalized-learning Arts and academic content teachers worked together to integrate the arts into a personalized learning model for a new Chicago school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-for-success-in-the-real-world Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-for-success-in-the-real-world Educators are partnering with their communities to prepare young people for life-long success through real-world learning. Toolkit included! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/for-teacher-professional-growth-study-the-soil Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/for-teacher-professional-growth-study-the-soil Professional learning needs to meet teachers where they are. To do that well, facilitators need to know the teachers and their context. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/9-things-you-can-do-to-support-student-agency-with-formative-assessment Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/9-things-you-can-do-to-support-student-agency-with-formative-assessment Teachers and students from Arizona describe the three stages they went through to build a classroom culture for formative assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-language-can-supercharge-the-instructional-core Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-language-can-supercharge-the-instructional-core Vista Unified teachers and UCSD researchers collaborated to study how transforming classroom interactions through language deepens student learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/transforming-learning-conference-incubator-register-now Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/transforming-learning-conference-incubator-register-now Register today and take the next step in your learning and school redesign. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/faster-higher-stronger-better-student-relationships-by-design Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/faster-higher-stronger-better-student-relationships-by-design Blended learning gives teachers time to build stronger relationships with students, more quickly, without sacrificing precious time needed to teach content. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-public-education-together-parent-leadership-powerful-messaging-and-the-strength-of-the-community Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-public-education-together-parent-leadership-powerful-messaging-and-the-strength-of-the-community Community support for St. Vrain Valley Schools is accelerating innovation and student achievement. Here's how the district engaged its community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/globalizing-dual-credit-courses-the-university-of-pittsburgh-summer-institute-for-pennsylvania-teachers Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/globalizing-dual-credit-courses-the-university-of-pittsburgh-summer-institute-for-pennsylvania-teachers HS teachers develop dual-credit courses with the Univ. of Pittsburgh, emphasizing global awareness and critical thinking, critical postsecondary success skills. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-you-include-students-in-school-improvement-six-tips-from-youthtruth Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-you-include-students-in-school-improvement-six-tips-from-youthtruth Including students in the entire process of surveying students about their school both empowers youth voice and improves our chances at making real change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/professional-development-should-engage-educators-like-the-learners-they-are Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/professional-development-should-engage-educators-like-the-learners-they-are Young Audiences of Maryland provides a hands-on professional learning experience for teachers to transform math and literacy learning into something active, hands-on, and creative, through arts-integrated learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nine-years-in-nglc-graduates-from-educause-ready-to-embrace-whats-next Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nine-years-in-nglc-graduates-from-educause-ready-to-embrace-whats-next As NGLC becomes independent, our email addresses are changing and we have ambitious plans as servant leaders for next gen learning and reimagining K-12. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-without-boundaries-at-kettle-moraine-school-district Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-without-boundaries-at-kettle-moraine-school-district Putting students and educators at the center of their learning is at the heart of this Wisconsin school district's 15-year transformation journey. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-modern-classrooms-project-a-teacher-driven-pd-model-that-works Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-modern-classrooms-project-a-teacher-driven-pd-model-that-works When it comes to redesigning learning, what kind of professional development works best for teachers? Looking to teachers themselves is a good bet. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-students-and-teachers-co-design-learning Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-students-and-teachers-co-design-learning When teachers design lessons with students, it pushes student learning and deepens teacher understanding of their students and the learning process. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-reflect-on-using-technology-in-personalized-learning Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-reflect-on-using-technology-in-personalized-learning Educators new to personalized learning models like Teach to One: Math may be surprised by the prominent role of teachers and the varied learning modalities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/shifting-to-skill-focused-graduation-requirements Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/shifting-to-skill-focused-graduation-requirements Students at the Workshop School in the School District of Philadelphia will earn credits and grades in Creative Know How, Habits of Success and Wayfinding. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-learning-public-two-practices-for-engaging-and-empowering-all-students Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-learning-public-two-practices-for-engaging-and-empowering-all-students With community showcases of learning and personalized sharing in student-led conferences, Two Rivers students are deeply engaged, leading their own education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/what-new-research-can-teach-schools-looking-to-put-personalized-learning-into-practice Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/what-new-research-can-teach-schools-looking-to-put-personalized-learning-into-practice A Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative study of personalized learning in Chicago highlights 4 common practices to successfully implement personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/oaklands-graduate-profile-a-spotlight-on-what-matters-most Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/oaklands-graduate-profile-a-spotlight-on-what-matters-most A graduate profile can help build coherence for a school district by focusing instruction and learning on what truly matters. To create its graduate profile, Oakland Unified listened to students, alumni, and teachers and is now aligning resources toward the vision it set. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaboration-that-counts Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaboration-that-counts As educators, we know that collaboration is important. How do we get students to see that, too? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-for-social-justice-at-brighton-high-school Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-for-social-justice-at-brighton-high-school A Boston Turnaround School wins the Autodesk Make It Real competition, providing students with a social justice-oriented maker education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-change-stories-from-three-educators Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-change-stories-from-three-educators Three classroom educators at a California high school describe how they applied a schoolwide goal to personalize learning to their own teaching this past year. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-safety-is-a-2-7-billion-market-how-do-schools-know-if-theyre-spending-effectively Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-safety-is-a-2-7-billion-market-how-do-schools-know-if-theyre-spending-effectively In addition to lives saved and perpetrators caught, what do we know about how school safety technology and drills influence student learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-again-offers-mass-learning-excursions Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-again-offers-mass-learning-excursions Applications are now available for the 2019-20 Mass Learning Excursions. Interested Massachusetts educators should apply by August 30, 2019. Learn more today! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-schools-through-whole-child-hands-on-community-based-education Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-schools-through-whole-child-hands-on-community-based-education This Baltimore school transformed itself with hands-on, culturally relevant learning; true community and family engagement; and lots of fun. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/keeping-students-at-the-center-with-culturally-relevant-performance-assessments Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/keeping-students-at-the-center-with-culturally-relevant-performance-assessments Performance assessments provide a critical space for students to reflect on and share their personal stories and their identities as learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-from-within-a-hybrid-model-of-teachers-coaching-teachers Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-from-within-a-hybrid-model-of-teachers-coaching-teachers Distinctive Schools teachers who take on instructional coaching deeply understand next gen learning and better support other teachers to strengthen their craft. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/common-planning-for-teachers-an-interview-with-math-director-don-mundt Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/common-planning-for-teachers-an-interview-with-math-director-don-mundt Math teachers at Nathan Hale Middle School in Norwalk, Conn., created space for common planning time to share instructional strategies and ask for help. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transformation-science-the-emerging-practice-of-next-gen-change-management Fri, 24 May 2019 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transformation-science-the-emerging-practice-of-next-gen-change-management For students to be ready for the profoundly complex challenges of the 21st century, educators need to tackle the profound challenge of enabling that readiness. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-might-we-foster-more-engaging-student-learning-opportunities-industry-partnerships Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-might-we-foster-more-engaging-student-learning-opportunities-industry-partnerships St. Vrain Valley Schools has fostered strong industry-education partnerships to advance learning environments, the future workforce, and its community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/career-superhighway-journey-map Wed, 22 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/career-superhighway-journey-map Vista Unified School District students, parents, teachers & business leaders mapped a prenatal-through-career development pathway for the community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-requires-next-gen-change-management Mon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-requires-next-gen-change-management Mission Vista High School in Vista, CA, empowers teachers to own and lead the transformation of student learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-lawyer-walks-into-a-classroom Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-lawyer-walks-into-a-classroom How my experience as an attorney helps me teach—and how you can apply that in your own classes (without enduring law school!). https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-experience-the-key-to-deepening-student-learning Tue, 14 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-experience-the-key-to-deepening-student-learning DC charter and district teachers together created critical thinking and problem solving rubrics, performance assessments, and instructional design. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-tough-time-for-teachers-heres-why-im-joining-the-profession Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-tough-time-for-teachers-heres-why-im-joining-the-profession As an African American man who is determined to shape young lives and lift up my community, I can’t think of a more powerful job. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-relevant-performance-assessments-lessons-from-hawaiian-focused-charter-schools Wed, 08 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-relevant-performance-assessments-lessons-from-hawaiian-focused-charter-schools Hawaiian-focused Charter School students complete culturally relevant capstone projects at key moments in their education journey to demonstrate their learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/friendship-a-sign-of-high-performing-schools Mon, 06 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/friendship-a-sign-of-high-performing-schools What is the most important way to measure staff culture in a school? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-community-ideas-to-shape-the-vision-for-a-career-superhighway Fri, 03 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-community-ideas-to-shape-the-vision-for-a-career-superhighway Vista Unified is using the design thinking process with community representatives to re-envision career development in the region. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hacking-the-boston-public-schools-innovation-incubator Thu, 02 May 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hacking-the-boston-public-schools-innovation-incubator The Innovation Incubator's planning team applied the same hacking mindset taught in the professional development program to improve the program itself. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-brings-myways-framework-to-bullitt-county-ky-forum Wed, 01 May 2019 15:06:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-brings-myways-framework-to-bullitt-county-ky-forum At a community forum in Bullitt County, KY, participants explored a new vision for learning and student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/engagement-empathy-and-empowerment-for-service Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/engagement-empathy-and-empowerment-for-service Learners develop real-world skills and global mindsets through service projects at Sunset Middle School in Longmont, CO. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-many-teacher-classroom Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-many-teacher-classroom As educators, we want to foster collaborative learning experiences. How can we set up classrooms in which they authentically occur? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-student-voice-co-creating-learning-experiences Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-student-voice-co-creating-learning-experiences Vista High School educators listened to students explain how they see their voices impacting their learning within a co-created project. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/myways-in-lift-brings-project-based-learning-to-the-next-level Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/myways-in-lift-brings-project-based-learning-to-the-next-level Redefine student success for your school community with this flexible project-based learning platform. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-note-to-school-districts-fish-cut-bait-or-swim-to-shore Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-note-to-school-districts-fish-cut-bait-or-swim-to-shore School districts are organized as bureaucracies that often get in the way of, rather than provide meaningful support for, teaching and learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-assessment-practices-through-nā-hopena-aʻo-hā Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/culturally-responsive-assessment-practices-through-nā-hopena-aʻo-hā The Hawai'i DOE Office of Hawaiian Education is piloting a proficiency-based assessment model that is culturally responsive and place-based. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-community Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-community A recent experience reminds the author of the power of feeling known by someone and the centrality of community and relationship building for schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hows-discipline-at-your-school-dont-just-look-at-referral-and-suspension-data-get-perception-data Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hows-discipline-at-your-school-dont-just-look-at-referral-and-suspension-data-get-perception-data The results of a national study on perceptions of school discipline fairness can help start conversations about discipline policy and leading by listening. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-we-steer-this-thing-the-missing-element-in-next-generation-learning Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-we-steer-this-thing-the-missing-element-in-next-generation-learning The concept of "cornerstone careers" may help many more school communities transform learning to address the lack of economic mobility for low-income youth. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-wayfinders-with-learning-plans Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-wayfinders-with-learning-plans Two elementary school teachers use learning plans to help students develop wayfinding skills like goal-setting and exercising agency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-happens-when-you-really-listen-student-voices-reshaping-policy Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-happens-when-you-really-listen-student-voices-reshaping-policy The "If You Ask Me..." student voice exhibit helps New Mexico educators and policy makers change the conversation and keep the needs of students at the center. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-education-robotics-and-its-value-for-next-gen-learning Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-education-robotics-and-its-value-for-next-gen-learning More and more students in St. Vrain Valley Schools are engaged in robotics, and the program is triggering broader, systemic change in the district. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/protect-your-investment-in-innovation-engage-in-change-management Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/protect-your-investment-in-innovation-engage-in-change-management When a school rethinks programs, adopts tech, or changes curriculum, these are sizable, important investments in change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-rich-math-projects-that-inspire Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-rich-math-projects-that-inspire What if you start a unit with the most interesting math problem and then help students develop the skills to solve it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-fundamentals-of-teacher-collaboration-in-personalized-learning Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-fundamentals-of-teacher-collaboration-in-personalized-learning A strong start, clear boundaries, and deliberate reflection are key in creating a culture of collaboration for teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-steps-for-leading-schools-with-emotional-intelligence-and-accountability Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-steps-for-leading-schools-with-emotional-intelligence-and-accountability Two Rivers Public Charter School staff drive mutual accountability with an emotional intelligence framework, improving results and strengthening relationships. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-students-in-co-creating-powerful-and-purposeful-learning-experiences Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-students-in-co-creating-powerful-and-purposeful-learning-experiences As teachers at Vista HS co-create learning experiences with students, students remind them they need to feel connected to their teacher in order to learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/different-paths-to-the-same-goal-college-and-career-readiness Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/different-paths-to-the-same-goal-college-and-career-readiness Two studies of Teach to One: Math highlight the tension between grade-level-based accountability and more personalized math instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-and-how-i-teach-this-way-an-educator-talks-about-project-based-learning Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-and-how-i-teach-this-way-an-educator-talks-about-project-based-learning An educator at San Diego's High Tech High shares the why's and how's of project-based learning in his Humanities classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/street-data-a-new-grammar-for-educational-equity Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/street-data-a-new-grammar-for-educational-equity Whose voices are included, tokenized, and silenced as we address equity in our schools? Experiment with the strategic use of "street data" to be more inclusive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bostons-innovative-approach-to-reconnecting-high-school-dropouts Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bostons-innovative-approach-to-reconnecting-high-school-dropouts The district is reconnecting high school dropouts by focusing on life goals, academic gaps, social-emotional challenges, and personal commitments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-powerful-examples-of-school-districts-using-capstones-and-portfolios Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-powerful-examples-of-school-districts-using-capstones-and-portfolios Colorado's graduation guidelines offer options including performance-based demonstrations of college and career readiness such as portfolios and capstoness. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-to-educator-mentoring-to-support-real-world-learning-redesign Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-to-educator-mentoring-to-support-real-world-learning-redesign Transforming Learning Incubator school redesign teams visited Pittsburgh and San Diego for best practice presentations, mentoring, and design sessions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-the-power-of-data-to-understand-students Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-the-power-of-data-to-understand-students Stronger data practices can help leaders better utilize data as a way to deeply understand the students they serve. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-design-thinking-to-set-the-vision-for-a-career-superhighway Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-design-thinking-to-set-the-vision-for-a-career-superhighway Envisioning a career superhighway in Vista, CA through empathy interviews with students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-can-tech-outdo-a-teacher Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-can-tech-outdo-a-teacher ​In tomorrow’s classrooms, technology won’t replace teachers—it will make them better. Here’s how.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-thrive-public-schools-supports-special-education-students Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-thrive-public-schools-supports-special-education-students As a school of bridge builders, Thrive Public Schools is building bridges between typical and developmentally diverse thinkers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-equity-has-been-a-conservative-force-in-american-education-and-how-that-could-change Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-equity-has-been-a-conservative-force-in-american-education-and-how-that-could-change ​The effort to close achievement gaps has in practice doubled down on the century-old industrial model of schooling. But there is an alternative.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-non-negotiables-in-assessment-for-learning Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-non-negotiables-in-assessment-for-learning A successful performance assessment system requires these five non-negotiable qualities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-front-and-center-for-learner-centered-design Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learners-front-and-center-for-learner-centered-design Student designers in Fall River, MA take a leadership role in reimagining learning at their school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-upside-of-stress Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-upside-of-stress How can educators help children in poverty handle the constant stress from circumstances they can't control? Embracing stress can awaken courage. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-student-autonomy Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-engaging-student-autonomy Vista High School students describe an interdisciplinary project that required greater levels of autonomy, voice, and social construction. Podcasts included! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/feedback-loops-lead-the-way-to-mastery Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/feedback-loops-lead-the-way-to-mastery Elementary students and their teacher reflect on getting feedback from experts, in support of growing as a learner. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-at-bdea Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-at-bdea Project Month at BDEA cultivates powerful student engagement, building mindsets of inquiry, creativity and perseverance for its "off-track" student population. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/forget-replication-transforming-learning-is-about-remixing Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:59:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/forget-replication-transforming-learning-is-about-remixing What would happen if we fell out of love with education reform and instead invested in connecting educators to learn, imagine & create together? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-classroom-management Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-classroom-management Want a class that functions smoothly and productively? Forget the carrots and sticks; make sure each student has appropriately challenging work instead. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-as-neighbors-a-web-of-support-in-san-diego-neighborhoods Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-as-neighbors-a-web-of-support-in-san-diego-neighborhoods Thrive Public Schools has become more sensitive listeners to what families and neighbors in its culturally and linguistically diverse community want and need. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/setting-the-vision-for-creating-a-career-superhighway Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/setting-the-vision-for-creating-a-career-superhighway The first step in envisioning a career superhighway in Vista, CA: level-set multiple perspectives with a landscape scan and compelling statistics. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-assessment-for-learning-project-is-trying-to-improve-assessments-reputation Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-assessment-for-learning-project-is-trying-to-improve-assessments-reputation Hechinger Report, January 2019 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-travelers-experience-the-world-to-know-themselves Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-travelers-experience-the-world-to-know-themselves A Colorado public K-12 school's experiential learning program provides all learners with transformative travel experiences. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-education-with-artificial-intelligence Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-future-of-education-with-artificial-intelligence Educators who want to engage, inspire, and prepare their students for the future should pay attention to the ways AI is reshaping the world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastering-process-in-competency-based-learning Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastering-process-in-competency-based-learning One possible drawback to competency-based learning is an over-emphasis on the end product. What is it we really want students to master? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-steps-to-teaching-students-a-problem-solving-routine Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-steps-to-teaching-students-a-problem-solving-routine Students can use the 5 steps in this simple routine to solve problems across the curriculum and throughout their lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-challenging-students-to-take-action-based-on-their-learning Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-challenging-students-to-take-action-based-on-their-learning A Vista HS student takes action on a topic she discovered during her learning, realizing the power of student voice to improve her own learning experiences. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-on-success-scaling-personalized-learning-across-a-network Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-on-success-scaling-personalized-learning-across-a-network ​After one school in its network designed a successful personalized learning model, Distinctive Schools had to decide how network schools might adopt it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/family-engagement-the-gold-standard-for-achievement Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/family-engagement-the-gold-standard-for-achievement The Family and Community Engagement Network at Vista Unified School District is building authentic relationships with students and families in a servant leadership approach. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2018-a-year-of-collaboration-and-connection Mon, 31 Dec 2018 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2018-a-year-of-collaboration-and-connection Preparing students for success in a changing world can't be done in isolation. Let’s celebrate the connections and collaboration of next gen learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-essential-ingredients-for-a-student-centered-classroom Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:12:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-essential-ingredients-for-a-student-centered-classroom When these 3 ingredients are present in a truly student-centered lesson, students are most likely to learn both academic content and productive habits of mind. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-force-for-student-success-to-be-reckoned-with Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-force-for-student-success-to-be-reckoned-with YouthForce NOLA is working to prepare low-income students and students of color for today's careers as well as their white, affluent peers are. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-should-be-cathedrals-of-learning Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:40:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-should-be-cathedrals-of-learning When we focus on instruction and neglect the physical environment of school and classroom design, we leave 25 percent of learning progress untapped. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-supporting-student-self-discovery Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-supporting-student-self-discovery Two Vista High School students describe how the process of self-discovery within Challenge-Based Learning helps them progress as learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/meet-the-winners-of-the-first-boston-public-schools-innovation-contest Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:10:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/meet-the-winners-of-the-first-boston-public-schools-innovation-contest Higginson Elementary School in Boston uses a tech-enabled project-based learning curriculum to improve equitable access, esp. for students with disabilities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/losing-control-gaining-community Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/losing-control-gaining-community Two strategies for building a classroom culture for deep learning are zooming in on one's own behaviors and zooming out on the broader school environment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-are-people-too Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-are-people-too Teachers may use 4 pedagogical strategies to meet the needs of students who are the chronically absent, have a learning disability, or are easily bored. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/universal-design-for-learning-because-one-size-fits-none Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/universal-design-for-learning-because-one-size-fits-none The UDL Guidelines are a valuable framework for next gen educators to improve teaching and learning for all people by designing at the margins. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diversity-equity-and-nextgen-learning Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:41:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diversity-equity-and-nextgen-learning Next gen learning needs to happen where young people face the greatest barriers to success, where schools may be part of the problem as well as the solution. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dont-force-group-work-facilitate-experiential-learning Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dont-force-group-work-facilitate-experiential-learning Group work can be frustrating, divisive & unsuccessful. Experiential learning principles frame student groups to be engaging, meaningful & effective. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/structure-helps-promote-student-agency Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/structure-helps-promote-student-agency Schools using flex time must balance between fostering autonomy in students while still holding them accountable for ambitious learning targets. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-to-educator-learning-the-transforming-learning-collaborative Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-to-educator-learning-the-transforming-learning-collaborative TLC professional learning for educators who are redesigning learning offers authentic real-world contexts, experiential learning, collaboration, and mentoring. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-writing-skills-fostering-agency-the-national-writing-projects-student-using-sources-tool Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-writing-skills-fostering-agency-the-national-writing-projects-student-using-sources-tool Teachers helped the National Writing Project develop and test a peer-review tool designed to help students improve their evidence-based arguments in writing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-challenging-students-to-solve-real-problems Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:40:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-challenging-students-to-solve-real-problems Vista High School students describe their experience with Challenge-Based Learning, striving to find solutions in their daily lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/realignment-and-relevance-cte-programs-and-generation-z Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:25:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/realignment-and-relevance-cte-programs-and-generation-z A high school student suggests CTE can become more relevant to his generation by connecting career education with college prep. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-create-a-math-super-team Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:34:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-create-a-math-super-team The super teachers at Hale Jr High in Tulsa each use their unique skills to create differentiated learning experiences for every student. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/social-justice-in-education-and-the-iphone-x Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:10:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/social-justice-in-education-and-the-iphone-x When students know adults in their school are committed to them, they may become more open to building relationships with them and learning from them. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-dont-know-what-they-dont-know-building-equity-by-building-background-knowledge Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-dont-know-what-they-dont-know-building-equity-by-building-background-knowledge Four simple steps all educators can take to help build a shared understanding of a topic, allowing all learners to dive deep into more complex learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-next-gen-learning-a-political-act Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-next-gen-learning-a-political-act All parents want whatever their children need to fulfill their highest potential. Next gen learning is a means to this end, one everyone can get behind. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/state-assessment-results-go-low-or-go-high Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/state-assessment-results-go-low-or-go-high State assessment data can be used to limit student opportunities or expand them. Promoting continuous improvement can make the difference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-a-learning-culture-to-promote-equity Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-a-learning-culture-to-promote-equity How do we help create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning? Get insights and resources from the NGLC team's journey to grow its equity practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-math-meaningful-a-just-in-time-problem-based-approach Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-math-meaningful-a-just-in-time-problem-based-approach Mathematics as a discipline was developed to solve real problems. It should be the problems that drive what our students learn, not vice versa. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/children-are-individuals-we-all-succeed-when-we-see-them-this-way Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/children-are-individuals-we-all-succeed-when-we-see-them-this-way Thrive Public Schools uses 4 strategies to prepare students for a constantly changing, colorful, complex world, and the specific needs of San Diego's workforce. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unpacking-cultural-complexity-to-create-more-equitable-learning Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unpacking-cultural-complexity-to-create-more-equitable-learning Resources from Australia, Indonesia, and the U.S. show how to foster belonging and inclusion critical to learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/carnegie-corporation-awards-nglc-450k-for-innodoption-project Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:49:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/carnegie-corporation-awards-nglc-450k-for-innodoption-project NGLC's innodoption project will identify and test next generation change management strategies for school districts moving toward next gen learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-boston-public-schools-innovation-incubator Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-boston-public-schools-innovation-incubator Boston Public Schools is turning innovative ideas into action through a new professional development network. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/co-designing-learning-with-students-a-snapshot-at-souhegan-high-school Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/co-designing-learning-with-students-a-snapshot-at-souhegan-high-school Students, a teacher, and administrators at Souhegan HS in NH share their perspectives on redesigning a research paper into a student-driven learning project. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-teachers-guide-to-finding-your-people Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-teachers-guide-to-finding-your-people Teaching can be an isolating profession. A seasoned teacher shares three ways to get and stay connected with colleagues. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-patience Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/restorative-patience 3 levels of restorative justice to support children who are suffering from significant levels of emotional trauma and causing harm to others in school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-creating-an-environment-of-wellness Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transforming-high-school-by-creating-an-environment-of-wellness Many high schools are moving toward more personalized learning. What do students think about the elements of transforming their experience? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-beyond-academics Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-beyond-academics Are social-emotional skills the precursors to the real work of academic learning, or are they important for students to learn in and of themselves? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/not-your-grandfathers-vo-tech Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/not-your-grandfathers-vo-tech A new generation of Career Technical Education (CTE) schools like Butler Tech Bioscience Center provide all students with learning they need in today's world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/next-gen-learning-in-the-music-city Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/next-gen-learning-in-the-music-city Explore next gen learning with NGLC partners, grantees, and friends in Nashville https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-decade-on-lindsay-unifieds-personalized-learning-journey Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-decade-on-lindsay-unifieds-personalized-learning-journey How has Lindsay Unified School District in California sustained its journey toward a performance-based system for more than 10 years? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-tech-in-the-classroom-can-enhance-human-interaction Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-tech-in-the-classroom-can-enhance-human-interaction Want better conversations in your classroom? Let your students start teaching themselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-as-change-agents-at-mahar-regional-school-district Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-as-change-agents-at-mahar-regional-school-district Teachers in Mahar Regional School District are leading a grassroots change effort to redesign learning, with the backing of the district's superintendent. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-shift-in-literacy-instruction-in-a-primary-classroom Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-shift-in-literacy-instruction-in-a-primary-classroom We can learn a lot from kids when they’ve been allowed to truly use their voice and treated as an active player in the game of learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-school-a-competition Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-school-a-competition A ‘relevance gap’ between learning in school and learning in life is partly caused by creating conditions that feel very much like a competition. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-art-and-science-of-coaching-educators Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-art-and-science-of-coaching-educators Coaching is truly an art to behold when done well. But is it all an art when coaching educators? Can science aid a coach? Should it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-shared-sense-of-place-and-purpose-at-cohassets-pbl-summit Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-shared-sense-of-place-and-purpose-at-cohassets-pbl-summit More than 60 adults gathered at the historic Lightkeepers House in Cohasset, MA to experience project-based learning as a community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-deeper-learning-reclaiming-the-power-of-assessment Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-for-deeper-learning-reclaiming-the-power-of-assessment We as educators need to answer these 3 essential questions so that everyone understands the vital role that assessment plays in learning and teaching. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dreaming-of-an-11-star-experience-to-build-a-7-star-experience Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dreaming-of-an-11-star-experience-to-build-a-7-star-experience What kind of learning in school would be so enjoyable that everyone who was part of it would be compelled to tell others all about it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-pathways-a-personalized-professional-development-approach Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-pathways-a-personalized-professional-development-approach To ask that educators create and maintain personalized pathways for students is to require that those same pathways are presented to educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-change-in-a-personalized-environment-right-from-the-start Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-change-in-a-personalized-environment-right-from-the-start Every implementation as schools shift to personalized learning is different, but crucial leadership decisions typically fall into these four areas. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-a-career-superhighway Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-a-career-superhighway What if we reimagined our school system as a superhighway that is a network of career development pathways? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-without-compromise-rethinking-the-high-school-transcript Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-without-compromise-rethinking-the-high-school-transcript The Mastery Transcript Consortium is redesigning the HS transcript, building an ecosystem in which deeper, personalized, and mastery-based learning can thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-paradigm-for-pd-the-modern-classrooms-project Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-paradigm-for-pd-the-modern-classrooms-project Teacher professional development is too often disconnected from our actual classrooms. So we tried something new: teacher-designed PD. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/kickstart-readiness-that-continues-to-college-career Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/kickstart-readiness-that-continues-to-college-career While it may seem light-years away as you watch kindergarteners finger-paint, the future—and their role in it—is swiftly on its way. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-than-words-keeping-your-best-invested-in-your-school-and-district Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-than-words-keeping-your-best-invested-in-your-school-and-district Without leaders investing in time, professional learning, and coaching, our best teachers and most innovative educators may feel their efforts are trivialized. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-gift-of-portfolio-defense-a-parents-perspective Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:17:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-gift-of-portfolio-defense-a-parents-perspective Until I witnessed my own child's 12th grade defense presentation, my rallying cry for portfolio defense was professional, not personal. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-k-12-cultural-responsiveness-from-theory-into-practice Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-k-12-cultural-responsiveness-from-theory-into-practice Can new charter schools provide culturally responsive pedagogy, truly community-driven & serving underserved students? The State of Washington is betting on it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-three-parent-tips-for-making-the-switch-to-personalized-learning Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-three-parent-tips-for-making-the-switch-to-personalized-learning As a teacher, when I found out my school was going to pilot personalized learning for incoming middle schoolers, I knew it would be a good fit for my own kids. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wayfinding-abilities-helping-students-chart-a-course-through-life Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wayfinding-abilities-helping-students-chart-a-course-through-life Many educators are actively supporting students to develop vital Wayfinding Abilities—the capacity to navigate college, career, and life opportunities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moments Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moments The purpose of school is to develop the minds of those within its walls. To do that, we first must capture their hearts...by creating moments to remember. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-from-passive-to-active-learning-four-ways-to-overcome-student-resistance Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-from-passive-to-active-learning-four-ways-to-overcome-student-resistance Asking students to adapt to more complex, self-directed, self-regulated learning often goes against their beliefs about how people learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personal-learning-perspectives-from-schools-districts-and-the-community Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personal-learning-perspectives-from-schools-districts-and-the-community As many U.S. school districts struggle to implement personalized learning, educators and school leaders can look to some exemplars that are paving the way. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-replacement-behaviors-for-traditional-measures Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-replacement-behaviors-for-traditional-measures Let's shift the conversation about test scores toward developing replacement behaviors that empower learners to regularly demonstrate their proficiency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-pacing-the-key-to-differentiating-effectively-for-all-learners Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-pacing-the-key-to-differentiating-effectively-for-all-learners By restructuring our classrooms to transfer ownership to the learner, we discovered that the most effective method to differentiate was clear: self-pacing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learnings-weakest-link Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learnings-weakest-link In the push for next gen learning, NGLC director Andy Calkins says the biggest challenge is effective change management. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/a-deep-rich-broad-evidence-base-for-personalized-learning Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:23:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/a-deep-rich-broad-evidence-base-for-personalized-learning Center on Reinventing Public Education, August 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/problem-based-learning-preparing-students-for-the-race-of-their-lives Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/problem-based-learning-preparing-students-for-the-race-of-their-lives What's the value of instruction that offers theory without valuable, hands-on practical experience? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-does-a-feedback-loop-encourage-a-culture-of-learning-conversation-in-the-classroom Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-does-a-feedback-loop-encourage-a-culture-of-learning-conversation-in-the-classroom ​​Engaging teachers in honest & meaningful feedback loops with one another is one way Henry County Schools models learning conversations for students.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-space Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-space If we want good things to happen in K-12 education, we have to create space for them. And creating space isn’t easy. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovative-back-to-school-professional-development Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovative-back-to-school-professional-development If you're trying to deliver a 21st century school, your teacher training must reflect the principles of 21st century learning too. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-deeper-learning-sound-like Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:31:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-deeper-learning-sound-like As Assessment for Learning Project educators rethink assessment, they are bumping up against some deeply ingrained assumptions about what learning really is. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/equipping-all-students-to-be-successful-responsible-informed-citizens Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:12:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/equipping-all-students-to-be-successful-responsible-informed-citizens Mary Chan’s insights into the next gen learning model through firsthand experience as a high school science teacher and UCLA college pathway coach at Da Vinci X. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-you-know-building-students-social-capital Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-you-know-building-students-social-capital Understand why social capital is an essential part of young people’s preparation for life ​and how schools can support students in acquiring it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-nature-gap-and-school-redesign-at-boston-public-schools Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:04:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-nature-gap-and-school-redesign-at-boston-public-schools ​Intrepid Academy at Hale ​aims to change the ‘nature gap’ that today's urban and low-income students experience​, and it's showing promise. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour-part-iv Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour-part-iv Math, language arts, teamwork, problem-solving, creative thinking—all in one project.​ The multi-disciplinary projects are one way to personalize learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-and-adhd Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:56:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-and-adhd One challenge facing educators moving to PBL is providing support to learners who require more individualized instructor attention, such as students with ADHD. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-self-pacing-improves-students-academic-achievement-and-self-confidence Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:58:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-self-pacing-improves-students-academic-achievement-and-self-confidence When we as educators require all students to work at a predetermined pace irrespective of their needs, we decide to value speed over mastery. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-ways-to-boost-collaboration-and-create-teams-that-thrive Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:04:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-ways-to-boost-collaboration-and-create-teams-that-thrive All teams regardless of industry require a culture that enables them to thrive. These 5 practices create a culture of teamwork & deep collaboration at school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/want-to-scale-innovation-start-with-a-conversation-about-what-you-value Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/want-to-scale-innovation-start-with-a-conversation-about-what-you-value These recommendations help education leaders avoid the mistake of jumping to tactical planning before defining strategic values & objectives when scaling innovation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/successfully-ever-after-building-21s-broader-competencies Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:53:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/successfully-ever-after-building-21s-broader-competencies Many NGLC schools are considering the full scope of their students’ futures—lifelong learning, multiple careers, relationships, and civic engagement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-academic-personalized-learning-implementing-restorative-justice Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:17:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-academic-personalized-learning-implementing-restorative-justice Distinctive Schools' CICS Bucktown infused the philosophy of personalized learning into the school's discipline practices through restorative justice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-here-are-the-top-five-ways-to-not-dismiss-students-experience Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachers-here-are-the-top-five-ways-to-not-dismiss-students-experience An educator and a student suggest how teachers can avoid damaging interactions between teachers and students and improve relationships in the process. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/behind-the-curtain-of-flex-time Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/behind-the-curtain-of-flex-time Many schools are creating “flex time” periods to increase student agency. What makes flex time periods work best? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vigorous-learning-at-chipeta-elementary-school Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vigorous-learning-at-chipeta-elementary-school Chipeta Elementary is a school on a journey of change. The concept of rigor vs. vigor brings clarity to our purpose and our ensuing actions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tk-12-pathway-to-college-how-to-make-sure-every-student-is-college-prepared Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:48:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tk-12-pathway-to-college-how-to-make-sure-every-student-is-college-prepared Ways that schools and parents can work together to help ensure bright futures for kids, preparing them for college and beyond. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ipass-in-action-at-doña-ana-community-college-promoting-stem-awareness-careers Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:47:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ipass-in-action-at-doña-ana-community-college-promoting-stem-awareness-careers ​Many US companies report difficulty finding qualified candidates; read how one institution is taking action with support from an iPASS grant.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/crpe-research-on-nglc-regional-funds-and-personalized-learning Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/crpe-research-on-nglc-regional-funds-and-personalized-learning The 74, June 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-promise-of-graduation Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:06:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-promise-of-graduation Graduation represents a major milestone for high school students across the country. Here, educators reflect on its deeper significance for young people in 2018. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sustainability-accessing-a-roadmap-for-ongoing-success Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sustainability-accessing-a-roadmap-for-ongoing-success Many of the reforms in public education are based on theories of change we have never proven. What can we learn from the financial industry?​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-the-whole-child-human-development-sexuality Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educating-the-whole-child-human-development-sexuality Montessori For All focuses on growing the whole child; part of this effort entails helping children understand human development. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovating-with-your-greatest-asset-caring-adults Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovating-with-your-greatest-asset-caring-adults Guides at Epic Middle School and Pride Leaders at Valor Collegiate Academy: two new adult roles created to promote student learning, success, and well-being. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/multiple-pathways-to-success-nycs-transfer-school-institute Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:28:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/multiple-pathways-to-success-nycs-transfer-school-institute A truly effective network has the power to transform the outcomes for the most marginalized students: the story of NYC’s Transfer School Institute https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-culture-of-revision-reassessment-and-reflection-in-pursuit-of-mastery Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-culture-of-revision-reassessment-and-reflection-in-pursuit-of-mastery Because education is about the learning process and academic standards, we need to create classrooms that value revision, reassessment, and reflection. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-iii Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:42:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-iii Inspired to redesign learning experiences, TechBoston Academy educators share their perspectives on approaching innovation—​and failing forward. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-three-great-truths-at-the-root-of-next-gen-learning Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-three-great-truths-at-the-root-of-next-gen-learning Next gen innodoption strategies use change management processes that reflect the settled science of what motivates people of all ages to do their best work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-anti-bias-and-anti-racist-leaders-of-the-future Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:42:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-anti-bias-and-anti-racist-leaders-of-the-future Magnolia Montessori For All is proactively teaching children how to navigate lines of difference so they are prepared to participate in a diverse world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/you-matter-rediscover-your-passion-by-finding-time-for-you Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:41:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/you-matter-rediscover-your-passion-by-finding-time-for-you Can educators actually be excited about teaching during the 'home stretch' toward summer? (Yes, and here are a few ways how.) https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour-part-ii Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour-part-ii To personalize learning at this Colorado high school, teachers are asked to become learners, take risks, and give students more voice, choice and ownership. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-performance-based-assessments-designed-by-student-interns-promote-interest-based-skill-development Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-performance-based-assessments-designed-by-student-interns-promote-interest-based-skill-development Del Lago Academy is leveraging ePortfolios and digital badges to promote relevant skill development for student's coursework and future professional lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-tips-to-help-your-newly-hired-rockstar-become-a-thriving-leader Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:54:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-tips-to-help-your-newly-hired-rockstar-become-a-thriving-leader 4 ways to foster the growth of our leadership team while avoiding some of the most common pitfalls​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/massachusetts-educators-apply-for-mass-learning-excursions-today Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/massachusetts-educators-apply-for-mass-learning-excursions-today ​Applications now available for the 2018-19 Mass Learning Excursions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ending-the-digital-divide-is-key-to-educational-equity Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ending-the-digital-divide-is-key-to-educational-equity Technology offers the promise and ability to help close achievement, but when utilized in current K-12 infrastructure, the result increases the performance gap. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/on-deepening-the-why-what-achievement-first-has-learned-from-our-greenfield-model Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/on-deepening-the-why-what-achievement-first-has-learned-from-our-greenfield-model Achievement First Greenfield’s team is finding ways to seamlessly integrate enrichment, personalized learning, and self-reflection throughout the school day. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-is-network-leadership Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:33:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-is-network-leadership A number of leadership roles in a collaborative/networked view of education together create a culture for connections to flourish. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transformative-culture-mapping Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transformative-culture-mapping Can we actually design for an organizational culture or is it something that organically grows over time, in ways that cannot be architected? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/icerp-building-a-research-practice-partnership Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:12:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/icerp-building-a-research-practice-partnership The focus of iCERP is to close the achievement and skills gap for all students through the intersectionality of thought between teachers, researchers & business leaders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/men-of-character-the-vertus-preceptors Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:08:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/men-of-character-the-vertus-preceptors In a HS created to support boys to become men of character, the role of preceptor offers students an example of what a black man or Latino man can be​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/challenging-second-graders-to-be-critical-thinkers-problem-solvers-world-changers Thu, 31 May 2018 15:43:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/challenging-second-graders-to-be-critical-thinkers-problem-solvers-world-changers One teacher's insights on how young minds are highly capable of contributing to meaningful, real world conversations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/providing-agency-for-our-most-challenging-students-part-2-collaborative-problem-solving-around-challenging-behaviors-in-middle-school Fri, 25 May 2018 12:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/providing-agency-for-our-most-challenging-students-part-2-collaborative-problem-solving-around-challenging-behaviors-in-middle-school A middle school teacher employs Collaborative Problem Solving to empower students with persistently challenging behaviors to change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/providing-agency-for-our-most-challenging-students-part-1-collaborative-problem-solving-around-challenging-behaviors-in-kindergarten Thu, 24 May 2018 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/providing-agency-for-our-most-challenging-students-part-1-collaborative-problem-solving-around-challenging-behaviors-in-kindergarten Teachers can employ Collaborative Problem Solving to empower students with persistently challenging behaviors to change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scale-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately Wed, 23 May 2018 13:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scale-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately In education, we need to rethink scale and move beyond numbers in order to achieve profound and lasting change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-a-positive-adult-culture-find-ways-to-say-yes Tue, 22 May 2018 12:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-a-positive-adult-culture-find-ways-to-say-yes At the core of personalized learning is a rich adult culture where educators collaboratively and passionately find innovative solutions to shortcomings in our schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-schools-need-to-change-really Mon, 21 May 2018 12:37:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-schools-need-to-change-really Trends in employment, learning, and opportunity call for substantial changes in schooling. What can educators do? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-student-voices-the-sound-of-assessment-for-learning Fri, 18 May 2018 13:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/listening-to-student-voices-the-sound-of-assessment-for-learning What would it look like if student voice truly shaped the design of public education systems? Reflections culled from the Assessment for Learning Project (ALP) community offer some helpful insights. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/25-behaviors-that-support-strong-network-culture Mon, 14 May 2018 14:19:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/25-behaviors-that-support-strong-network-culture ​How do educators connect with each other? These 25 day-to-day actions shape the culture of learning networks and the value they create.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-ii Fri, 11 May 2018 14:59:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-ii Inspired to redesign learning experiences, TechBoston Academy educators share their perspectives on approaching innovation—and failing forward. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mythbusters-misconceptions-about-how-students-learn Wed, 09 May 2018 12:32:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mythbusters-misconceptions-about-how-students-learn Two New Classrooms educators are constantly thinking about how to create and refine personalized paths to guide students through the mathematical landscape. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour Mon, 07 May 2018 10:16:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-tour Leaders across Thompson School District visited Bill Reed Middle School to see how the school is adapting under the district's push to personalize learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/achieving-authentic-learning-through-a-major-classroom-culture-shift Fri, 04 May 2018 13:54:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/achieving-authentic-learning-through-a-major-classroom-culture-shift One DC teacher designed a tech-driven blended learning model for his class—one that’s self-paced and mastery-based, with promising results. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-flex-time-support-student-agency Thu, 03 May 2018 12:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-flex-time-support-student-agency During "flex time," how do you foster student autonomy AND hold students accountable for ambitious learning targets? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/principles-for-network-thinking-and-action Wed, 02 May 2018 13:36:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/principles-for-network-thinking-and-action Not every form of social organization maximizes network effects—but there's much to be gained if they did. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/highlighting-deeper-learning-competencies-in-new-hampshire Tue, 01 May 2018 10:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/highlighting-deeper-learning-competencies-in-new-hampshire In a competency-based system, we must hold both academic AND success skills as integral in preparing our graduates. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-users-designers-and-co-creators-of-learning Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:54:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-users-designers-and-co-creators-of-learning This edition of the NGLC Practitioner's Guide to Next Gen Learning describes how teams engage students in the work of redesigning their schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personal-learning-as-the-gateway-to-equity-and-access-for-all-students Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:09:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personal-learning-as-the-gateway-to-equity-and-access-for-all-students For students to successfully navigate multiple career changes in their lifetime, their learning pathways need to become more personalized. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-problem-to-prototype Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-problem-to-prototype How school design teams can begin a weekend with a problem and emerge 1 1/2 days later with a prototype solution ready to test back in their communities​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-critical-creative-and-reflective-thinkers-at-lucile-erwin-middle-school Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:38:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-critical-creative-and-reflective-thinkers-at-lucile-erwin-middle-school Learning in this school's IB program relies on this cycle in every subject and every new level of understanding: Inquiry. Action. Reflection. Repeat. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/structure-matters-how-network-form-affects-outcomes Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/structure-matters-how-network-form-affects-outcomes Create abundant value for education network participants by examining & shaping power dynamics, patterns of connections & other aspects of network structure. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/flexible-seating-flexible-teachers Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/flexible-seating-flexible-teachers ​Research links flexible seating in the classroom to improved student behavior, increased engagement and better health. So I dove right in.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/effective-professional-development-creating-communities-of-adult-learners Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/effective-professional-development-creating-communities-of-adult-learners As we reimagine schools for the next generation, we also have to reimagine what adult learning can and should like in schools as well. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-this-new-buzz-about-microcredentials-in-education Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-this-new-buzz-about-microcredentials-in-education What are microcredentials in a K-12 context, and how they can be used in the education system? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-as-a-design-principle-for-learning Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-as-a-design-principle-for-learning We want to feel known. We want to belong. This is what I’m thinking about as I watch the student-led revolution that birthed the March for our Lives movement. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-and-promise-of-performance-assessments Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-and-promise-of-performance-assessments ​Performance assessments have the power to improve learning, and hold promise for better assessing students’ college and career readiness. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-awareness-belonging-transformative-culture Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/self-awareness-belonging-transformative-culture If you had an entire year to plan and reset your organization’s culture, how would you reset it? Think short term and long-term viability. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-the-impact-of-personal-learning Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-the-impact-of-personal-learning The International Center for Educational Research and Practice offers unique opportunities for real-time collaboration between researchers and practitioners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-by-doing-at-ferguson-high-school Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-by-doing-at-ferguson-high-school Personalized learning upends the traditional model of a teacher standing in front of a room and imparting insights and guiding discussions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-i Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-in-real-time-part-i How do you take an existing school with its long established culture, traditions, strengths, and weaknesses, and move it in a new direction? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-school-more-than-academics Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/making-school-more-than-academics Two middle schools are intentionally fostering social-emotional growth in their students: making school into an experience beyond academics. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-commons-for-educator-learning Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-commons-for-educator-learning A commons for educator learning can build connections that bridge the divided ecosystem, both for learning content providers as well as for educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-an-emerging-approach-to-k-12-education-buck-the-troubling-trend-on-women-in-leadership Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-an-emerging-approach-to-k-12-education-buck-the-troubling-trend-on-women-in-leadership Personalized learning gives girls the chance to try, to fail, and to shine without seeing roadblocks as absolute barriers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-linking-matters-in-k-12-education-network-effects-and-other-benefits Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:25:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-linking-matters-in-k-12-education-network-effects-and-other-benefits What is the big deal about networks? Educators, change agents and learners can create value by taking advantage of these "network effects." https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-year-in-the-making-what-teaching-making-to-others-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:19:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-year-in-the-making-what-teaching-making-to-others-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning The ins and outs of how a making workshop can serve as a powerful in-person team building experience for professionals who work remotely. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-is-fundamental-networks-for-life-learning-and-livelihood Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/connection-is-fundamental-networks-for-life-learning-and-livelihood Life is at base a network. It thrives on connection. How can professional networks in education connect people more deeply, creating new insights, access and opportunity? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-practitioners-guide-to-designing-and-leading-communities-of-practice-for-deep-connection-and-powerful-learning-in-k-12-education Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:42:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-practitioners-guide-to-designing-and-leading-communities-of-practice-for-deep-connection-and-powerful-learning-in-k-12-education A practitioner's guide to designing and leading communities of practice for deep connection and powerful learning in K-12 education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-middle-school-students-take-on-personalized-learning Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:49:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-middle-school-students-take-on-personalized-learning To get a real idea of how personalization has changed the student experience, this middle school leader interviewed 8th grader Jonathan Reyes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/changing-the-education-narrative-of-change Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:38:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/changing-the-education-narrative-of-change Today, more than ever, even the most traditional schools need to align our practices to develop the most productive citizens. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-high-time-for-change-in-our-accountability-systems Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-high-time-for-change-in-our-accountability-systems Can the field pressure local, state, and federal policymakers to create accountability systems where teachers create assessments that promote deeper learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-receives-4-2-million-from-barr-foundation Wed, 28 Mar 2018 06:48:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-receives-4-2-million-from-barr-foundation ​On Tuesday, the Barr Foundation announced $24 million in grants, including 2 grants to NGLC in support of next gen learning in Massachusetts https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-is-our-learning-community Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:26:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/who-is-our-learning-community One piece of education already undergoing a fundamental and unpredictable evolution: the relationship amongst schools, students, teachers, and “community.” https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/from-compliance-to-engagement-to-agency Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/from-compliance-to-engagement-to-agency Insider teacher insights on moving Design Tech High to a school with an 'extreme personalization' focus; resources included. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-joins-effort-to-launch-new-learning-commons-advance-teacher-professional-learning Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-joins-effort-to-launch-new-learning-commons-advance-teacher-professional-learning Take charge of your professional learning in this shared space containing free, high-quality content from trusted experts. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/flex-time-schools-break-out-of-scheduling-ruts Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/flex-time-schools-break-out-of-scheduling-ruts Education Dive, February 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/jury-is-still-out-on-personalized-learning-approaches Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:06:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/jury-is-still-out-on-personalized-learning-approaches EdSource, February 15, 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-beyond-the-all-or-nothing-paradigm-for-higher-education Fri, 02 Mar 2018 10:14:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-beyond-the-all-or-nothing-paradigm-for-higher-education Those with some college but no degree are often in a worse position than before they started. Microcredentials can help. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/building-student-agency-into-learning-pathways Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:58:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/building-student-agency-into-learning-pathways A high school student offers his view of his school district's transition to learner-centered education: "I was in charge of my future." https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-teachers-role-in-personalized-learning-making-math-relevant Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:31:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-teachers-role-in-personalized-learning-making-math-relevant Math lessons rarely focus on real-life connections. Performance-based tasks help students understand how math exists in their world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/working-to-broaden-the-definition-of-success-with-myways Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:20:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/working-to-broaden-the-definition-of-success-with-myways Despite research revealing the importance of deeper learning we still place disproportionate efforts and emphasis on discrete skill development. Why? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/share-your-dc-a-diversity-equity-inclusion-expedition Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:01:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/share-your-dc-a-diversity-equity-inclusion-expedition At Two Rivers Public Charter School's “Share Your DC”, staff and parents are building a strong, diverse community that connects across difference.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/two-skills-that-will-help-you-navigate-the-fast-pace-of-change-across-your-campus Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/two-skills-that-will-help-you-navigate-the-fast-pace-of-change-across-your-campus People who are responsible for leadership in higher education are at the vanguard of a powerful, persistent, and ever-present force: change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-fourth-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:20:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-fourth-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning When the environment and logistics don't support learning, it's hard to enjoy a learning experience. Even if it's a maker learning experience. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/convergence-of-credentials-how-corporations-and-colleges-are-teaming-to-skill-up-the-technology-workforce Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:58:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/convergence-of-credentials-how-corporations-and-colleges-are-teaming-to-skill-up-the-technology-workforce To ensure relevance of educational programs, colleges need to design curriculum more rapidly, at the level of modules and lessons rather than degrees. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-spaces-redefine-learning-at-high-plains-school Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:12:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-spaces-redefine-learning-at-high-plains-school The unique design of STEAM-based High Plains School in Colorado welcomes students with natural light & interesting spaces, encouraging personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-we-collaborating-too-much Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:06:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-we-collaborating-too-much Some things the Center for Collaborative Education learned about collaboration from the Assessment for Learning Project's community of practice.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-a-risk-with-authentic-learning-at-boston-international-newcomers-academy Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:11:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-a-risk-with-authentic-learning-at-boston-international-newcomers-academy Boston International Newcomers Academy (BINcA) is trailblazing new learning environments in Boston Public Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-virtues-and-vices-of-portfolio-assessment Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-virtues-and-vices-of-portfolio-assessment A portfolio lends itself naturally to assessment, whose aim is to collect evidence to answer a question about learning or performance. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rethinking-grade-levels-and-school-design-for-personalized-learning Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:36:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rethinking-grade-levels-and-school-design-for-personalized-learning Hechinger Report, February 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/analysis-of-personalized-learning-programs-in-chicago Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/analysis-of-personalized-learning-programs-in-chicago The 74 Million, February 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-innovators-and-co-creators-at-del-lago-academy Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:48:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-as-innovators-and-co-creators-at-del-lago-academy How student voice and choice continue to shape Competency X, Del Lago Academy's innovative approach to assessment through badging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-cost-of-personalized-learning-six-figures-then-status-quo Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:12:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-cost-of-personalized-learning-six-figures-then-status-quo EdWeek, February 2018 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-beyond-educational-echo-chambers Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:07:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-beyond-educational-echo-chambers ​Sean Wybrant realized that if he wants to understand how to improve education for his students he has to understand where they are coming from.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-learners-as-creators-and-world-builders-of-our-immersive-future Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-learners-as-creators-and-world-builders-of-our-immersive-future Immersive technologies inspire students to become creators and active explorers in the making of a new medium for learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-networks-building-a-community-to-advance-learning Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:27:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-networks-building-a-community-to-advance-learning The Gates Foundation and FSG released a report bout network design and theory and how we apply it in education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/speak-john-speak-feeling-the-power-of-exhibitions-at-the-workshop-school Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:32:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/speak-john-speak-feeling-the-power-of-exhibitions-at-the-workshop-school ​The students at the Workshop School, a non-selective high school in the School District of Philadelphia, present their work at the end of each quarter. ​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-conferences-a-key-structure-of-student-agency Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:11:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-led-conferences-a-key-structure-of-student-agency Student-led conferences are core to Two Rivers' mission of every student an active participant in their education with a strong sense of self and community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-third-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:42:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-third-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning High-quality learning can happen both inside and outside of schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-school-principal-as-change-agent Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:56:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-school-principal-as-change-agent Principals must become change agents in order for education in a school district to transition from assembly line efficiency to learner-centered agency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-student-led-assessment-improves-learning-in-virginia Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:55:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-student-led-assessment-improves-learning-in-virginia In 2016, 11 school districts across Virginia came together to with a single goal: transform assessments so that our students are more engaged in learning​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-students-perspective-some-truths-about-real-world-learning Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:28:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-students-perspective-some-truths-about-real-world-learning Ricky Sierra, a student at Da Vinci Extension, shares her experience in the innovative learning environment at Da Vinci Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-transforming-learning-and-scholarship-in-the-humanities-and-social-sciences Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:59:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-transforming-learning-and-scholarship-in-the-humanities-and-social-sciences How do we interpret literature, art, history & archaeology when we are not passive recipients but co-constructors and actors in immersive experiences? ​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-second-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-year-in-the-making-the-second-lesson-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning This year, as I experienced the challenging side of making, I experienced a special reward when my tangible projects were complete. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-hampshires-assessment-for-learning-project-alp Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:34:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-hampshires-assessment-for-learning-project-alp New Hampshire's Assessment for Learning Project has been a quest to deepen and personalize competency-based learning for all students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schrödingers-cat-in-personalized-learning-providing-grade-level-and-individual-level-instruction Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schrödingers-cat-in-personalized-learning-providing-grade-level-and-individual-level-instruction Distinctive Schools simultaneously provides rigorous grade-level instruction AND meets students where they are.​ Students need both. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-young-entrepreneurs-for-change Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:05:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-young-entrepreneurs-for-change Authentic self-direction, community connection, peer collaboration and social responsibility prepare children to be successful 21st century​ leaders.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-year-resolution-habit Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-year-resolution-habit If you find yourself on New Year's Day trying to think of a new goal for your school or staff, set the daily habits that you must form as your goals.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-visits-go-there-to-know-there Tue, 16 Jan 2018 15:31:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-visits-go-there-to-know-there On NGLC Learning Excursions, educators see next gen learning in action: observing classrooms, talking to students, and problem-solving challenges.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/stories-of-rethinking-assessment-that-you-need-to-hear Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/stories-of-rethinking-assessment-that-you-need-to-hear A new podcast series tells the stories of reimagining assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-designing-spaces-for-immersive-learning Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:21:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-and-ar-designing-spaces-for-immersive-learning As VR and AR move beyond pop-up spaces, we can think creatively about the learning spaces that support immersive technologies. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-hosted-two-webinars-on-myways-this-week-recordings-now-available Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-hosted-two-webinars-on-myways-this-week-recordings-now-available Get an overview of what NGLC's MyWays project offers and hear from educators who are using MyWays in their school redesigns. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/professional-development-reimagined-what-it-means-for-teaching-and-teachers Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/professional-development-reimagined-what-it-means-for-teaching-and-teachers What happens when teachers are given the same experiential learning experiences as students? It's transformative. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-education-research-practice-center-early-personal-relevant Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-education-research-practice-center-early-personal-relevant The International Center for Educational Research and Practice is a center of neuroscience study, addressing learner needs from birth to college and career. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-students-most-important-lesson-learning-how-to-learn Tue, 09 Jan 2018 07:20:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-students-most-important-lesson-learning-how-to-learn To prepare students for a lifetime of learning, empower them with choice in how they consume and learn content. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-for-the-future-of-work-with-career-technical-education Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-for-the-future-of-work-with-career-technical-education We cannot look at education in terms of separate categories. All students need high level learning connected to their careers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-teachers-role-in-a-students-independent-learning-journey Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-teachers-role-in-a-students-independent-learning-journey When independent learning is integrated with multiple modalities in a holistic personalized learning model, it can be much more than students on laptops. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/please-no-more-rigor Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/please-no-more-rigor The term "rigor" is misused in education. Let's retire this term that refers to a skill set that is decidedly 19th century.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-a-high-achieving-school-is-reinventing-itself-1 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:49:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-a-high-achieving-school-is-reinventing-itself-1 As a high achieving school in Colorado Springs, Chipeta Elementary embarked on school-wide change. Why? We can always do better. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-educators-as-ambassadors-for-mastery-based-learning Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:59:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-educators-as-ambassadors-for-mastery-based-learning Classroom educators are the most visible—and powerful—ambassadors for next gen learning models to the broader school community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moolelo-building-a-culturally-responsive-framework-for-assessment Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moolelo-building-a-culturally-responsive-framework-for-assessment This podcast shares the voices of students, educators, and others about a project that grounds assessment in the Hawaiian practice of mo'olelo (storytelling). https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unstoppable-pd Wed, 27 Dec 2017 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/unstoppable-pd 3 ideas for teacher professional development to prepare students for tomorrow in the context of a deeply historical societal problem: generational poverty. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/yes-we-can-define-teach-and-assess-critical-thinking-skills Tue, 26 Dec 2017 09:39:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/yes-we-can-define-teach-and-assess-critical-thinking-skills Critical thinking is a thing. We can define it; we can teach it; and we can assess it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-year-in-the-making-lessons-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:23:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-year-in-the-making-lessons-my-new-years-resolution-taught-me-about-next-gen-learning I wonder how and when was I encouraged to take risks at school and to learn by failing? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/talent-cities-a-new-public-private-partnership-for-middle-school Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:33:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/talent-cities-a-new-public-private-partnership-for-middle-school Vista Unified School District is transforming learning by making relevant connections to the world of work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/it-takes-a-village-talent-cities-at-vista-unified Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:59:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/it-takes-a-village-talent-cities-at-vista-unified ​Dropping out is not a high school problem; it’s a middle school problem. How do we hook students early and show that what they are learning is relevant? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wider-learning-ecosystem-partnerships-part-1 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:23:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/wider-learning-ecosystem-partnerships-part-1 Exploring school systems that are leveraging strong community partnerships to provide real-world learning to students in middle and high school.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-middle-school-projects-that-cultivate-skills-needed-for-adulthood Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:07:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-middle-school-projects-that-cultivate-skills-needed-for-adulthood To prepare students for the real world, Summit Learning places students in real-world scenarios. Students role play as architects, detectives, geoengineers, activists and beekeepers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/overlooking-change-management-comes-at-a-steep-cost-for-institutions-exploring-design-thinking-at-the-diana-g-oblinger-innovation-forum Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/overlooking-change-management-comes-at-a-steep-cost-for-institutions-exploring-design-thinking-at-the-diana-g-oblinger-innovation-forum Considering change management alongside the design thinking process gives innovations a much better chance at succeeding.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-as-director-four-questions-to-promote-small-group-collaboration Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:55:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-as-director-four-questions-to-promote-small-group-collaboration You are likely to see students working in small groups in any classroom. Why do educators see small group collaboration as a model to facilitate learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-success-in-a-fast-evolving-world-at-loveland-high-school Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:51:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-success-in-a-fast-evolving-world-at-loveland-high-school Loveland HS teachers know that traditional teacher-directed classes won’t engage students or set them up for success in this fast-evolving world. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-centered-empowering-señorita-maria-as-a-co-creator Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:04:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-centered-empowering-señorita-maria-as-a-co-creator A young elementary school student helped teachers design learning experiences that were both interest-based and enriching for all learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-birds-eye-view-of-teaching-learning-2018-will-be-an-amazing-year Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:37:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-birds-eye-view-of-teaching-learning-2018-will-be-an-amazing-year ​When was the last time you asked somebody to make your work harder? At the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI), we have the higher education teaching and learning community to thank for doing precisely that.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adults-need-space-time-and-encouragement-to-be-lifelong-learners-too-1 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 13:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/adults-need-space-time-and-encouragement-to-be-lifelong-learners-too-1 Distinctive Schools is committed to deep, relevant, passionate, personalized learning for all learners ...including the adults! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-deeper-look-at-content-knowledge Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-deeper-look-at-content-knowledge NGLC's MyWays Student Success Framework introduces personalized depth as well as future-facing breadth when it comes to Content Knowledge. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/real-world-learning-at-the-workshop-school Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:54:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/real-world-learning-at-the-workshop-school Why real-world learning is so important even though redrawing the boundaries of “school” and the “real world” is a daunting task.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/what-does-it-take-to-create-diverse-schools-meet-the-pioneers-making-it-happen Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/what-does-it-take-to-create-diverse-schools-meet-the-pioneers-making-it-happen EdSurge, November 2017 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-equity Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:04:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-equity ​People all over the country, and world, are working on the same education issues. We need to share out, listen, learn, and collaborate. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-engaging-enhancing-with-digital-badging Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:39:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-engaging-enhancing-with-digital-badging Motivating busy higher ed professionals to learn and engage with one another isn’t always an easy task. We tried to change that with a high impact grant. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-ways-to-make-collective-feedback-work-in-classrooms Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-ways-to-make-collective-feedback-work-in-classrooms English teachers at Leadership Public Schools (LPS) faced a common question: how to give more, and better, feedback on writing in their classrooms? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-iii Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:43:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-iii Student demand for online learning led to some transformational changes by a faculty member and self-professed skeptic of asynchronous teaching. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-every-student-should-have-a-mentor-and-every-teacher-should-be-one Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:54:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-every-student-should-have-a-mentor-and-every-teacher-should-be-one Mentorship in middle and high school has the power to impact the course of students’ academic and personal life trajectories. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-puzzle-of-the-macro-in-the-micro Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:10:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-puzzle-of-the-macro-in-the-micro If you're excited about micro credentials, it's important that you remember you may not be representative of the broader higher ed community--or its intended user base. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-than-instruction-schools-with-the-power-to-transform-communities Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:09:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-than-instruction-schools-with-the-power-to-transform-communities When we opened Thrive Public School in San Diego 5 years ago, we knew we had the opportunity and the responsibility to create an intentionally diverse school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-ii Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-ii Student demand for online learning led to some transformational changes by a faculty member and self-professed skeptic of asynchronous teaching. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-lessons-from-implementing-personal-learning Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:17:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-lessons-from-implementing-personal-learning The transformation to Personal Learning at Vista Unified has been guided by the work of pedagogy experts, Allison Zmuda and Bena Kallick. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/telling-the-story-of-innovation-return-on-investment Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:11:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/telling-the-story-of-innovation-return-on-investment For higher education leaders to create future-ready campuses will require an ability to combine innovation and return on investment (ROI) to create sustainable innovation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/highlights-from-the-high-country-the-colorado-convening Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:27:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/highlights-from-the-high-country-the-colorado-convening ​Seven key insights about the work of transforming learning from regional network leaders.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-learning-is-an-open-book-at-turner-middle-school Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-learning-is-an-open-book-at-turner-middle-school Turner Middle School opened its classrooms for its peers in Colorado's Thompson School District to see how it personalizes competency-based education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-1 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:33:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-conversion-of-a-skeptic-my-journey-into-online-teaching-part-1 Student demand for online learning led to some transformational changes by a faculty member and self-professed skeptic of asynchronous teaching. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/curriculum-defaults-and-equity Wed, 08 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/curriculum-defaults-and-equity ​Schools across the country have an equity problem: vastly different engagement from students in tasks with varying degrees of challenge in nearly every U.S. town. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-learners-need-to-thrive-in-a-world-of-change Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:34:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-learners-need-to-thrive-in-a-world-of-change 21st-century competencies require a thorough reimagining of the goals and processes that define our public schools. NGLC’s MyWays Project is here to help. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/i-am-a-district-leader-and-i-need-a-coach-so-do-you Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/i-am-a-district-leader-and-i-need-a-coach-so-do-you Being surrounded by people who will push you is critical to a successful business' growth. So why, in education, is there still a stigma to coaching? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/micro-credentials-radical-personalization-of-professional-development Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/micro-credentials-radical-personalization-of-professional-development The driving question for a pilot micro-credential program: What impact can micro-credentials have on professional learning in Rhode Island? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sweet-emotion-for-next-gen-learning-environments Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/sweet-emotion-for-next-gen-learning-environments 9 cognitive psychology tips for educators to ensure that happy, sad, mad, and glad get to work for you and your students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-dos-and-donts-of-reimagining-middle-school Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-dos-and-donts-of-reimagining-middle-school Lovett Elementary in Chicago is reimagining school and it's working. Reading and math scores have grown. Find out how. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mighty-in-presence-the-teacher-innovator-at-work Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mighty-in-presence-the-teacher-innovator-at-work Teacher Christina Classen in Colorado Springs is a champion for innovation​ at her school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relationships-are-behind-all-good-learning Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relationships-are-behind-all-good-learning Read this sample of keynote speakers, presenters, and colleague discussions about relationships in next gen, personalized learning at the iNACOL Symposium. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-self-directed-field-studies-can-build-future-leaders Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-self-directed-field-studies-can-build-future-leaders In Montessori Self-Directed Field Studies, elementary-age students "go out" in small groups for research, gaining experiences outside the classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/picking-the-perfect-problem-the-heart-of-project-based-learning-2 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/picking-the-perfect-problem-the-heart-of-project-based-learning-2 Getting the three central criteria right—​the curriculum, the students, and the context—​leads to the perfect project for project-based learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-content-design-to-student-experience-design-in-k-12-lessons-from-the-adult-and-lifelong-learning-sector Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-content-design-to-student-experience-design-in-k-12-lessons-from-the-adult-and-lifelong-learning-sector Principles of adult learning design–learner agency, goal-orientation, relevance, and more–are identical to the principles of student-centered learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-student-success-isnt-always-succeeding-examining-effective-approaches-to-new-initiatives-at-the-diana-g-oblinger-innovation-forum Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-student-success-isnt-always-succeeding-examining-effective-approaches-to-new-initiatives-at-the-diana-g-oblinger-innovation-forum 5 key steps to improve student success outcomes in colleges that go beyond a technology tool to drive change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/edreform-in-the-modern-era Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:53:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/edreform-in-the-modern-era Where NGLC and next gen learning fit in the history of education reform. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vista-unifieds-p-3-continuum-closing-the-achievement-gap-before-it-opens Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vista-unifieds-p-3-continuum-closing-the-achievement-gap-before-it-opens Vista Unified is expanding early education supports through the design of a prenatal-to-grade-three pathway, a P-3 continuum. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-put-students-in-the-drivers-seat-with-personalized-learning Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-ways-to-put-students-in-the-drivers-seat-with-personalized-learning In 2013, Summit Public Schools built a personalized learning platform to see how students progressed in relation to their personal goals. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/robotutor-aims-to-help-250-million-children-in-developing-countries Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/robotutor-aims-to-help-250-million-children-in-developing-countries The XPRIZE Global Learning Challenge​ inspires teams, like this finalist, to help students in developing countries learn basic skills to lift out of poverty. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/recruiting-teachers-for-personalized-competency-based-schools Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/recruiting-teachers-for-personalized-competency-based-schools When hiring for its personalized, competency-based school model, one school organization looks at how teachers make decisions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ar-and-vr-in-stem-the-new-frontiers-in-science Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:43:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ar-and-vr-in-stem-the-new-frontiers-in-science Virtual and Augmented Reality are poised to profoundly transform the STEM curriculum. Discover inspiring examples and key insights here! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-see-and-believe-in-thompson-school-district Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:52:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-see-and-believe-in-thompson-school-district Discover the "Seeing is Believing Tour" at Thompson School District in Loveland, CO, what these educators call the best professional learning they have seen. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learn-with-nglc-partners-grantees-friends Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:46:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/learn-with-nglc-partners-grantees-friends The NGLC community heads to the 2017 iNACOL Symposium in Orlando next week. Please join us at the following sessions so we can connect and learn together. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-collaborative-learning-environments-in-an-inquiry-based-community-school Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:28:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-collaborative-learning-environments-in-an-inquiry-based-community-school The founders of Compass Charter School discuss their vision for building a true community school, elevating empathy, and what leaves them hopeful. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-learner-centered-culture-includes-educators-too Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:21:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-learner-centered-culture-includes-educators-too ​Teachers in learner-centered, personalized settings act as guides for students addressing their individual needs, strengths, and goals for success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-big-hairy-inevitable-changes-on-schools-horizons Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-big-hairy-inevitable-changes-on-schools-horizons Changes in education over the next 20 years are going to be vastly more dramatic than almost anyone is preparing for now. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ramapo-college-boosting-retention-rates-with-inclusive-student-services Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:01:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ramapo-college-boosting-retention-rates-with-inclusive-student-services In the constellation of university life, transfer students can feel as though they don't exactly fit in. Here's how one college is looking to change that. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-ar-driving-a-revolution-in-medical-education-patient-care Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:53:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vr-ar-driving-a-revolution-in-medical-education-patient-care Researchers, doctors, nurse educators are discovering innovative ways to leverage immersive technologies to transform healthcare teaching and practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/greatest-threat-to-competency-based-learning-part-ii Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:38:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/greatest-threat-to-competency-based-learning-part-ii Accountability systems, for the most part, do not reward meeting every student where they are and progressing them based on mastery. They should. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-as-an-on-ramp-for-agency-and-personalization Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessment-as-an-on-ramp-for-agency-and-personalization When reflection, relevance, and choice become core design principles for assessment, they are powerful on-ramps to student agency and personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-steps-toward-building-vista-unifieds-three-brushstrokes Fri, 06 Oct 2017 09:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-steps-toward-building-vista-unifieds-three-brushstrokes In 3 years, 100% of Vista Unified School District schools are transforming to Personal Learning pathways for all students. These 3 steps made it possible. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-are-artists-lets-act-like-it Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:47:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-are-artists-lets-act-like-it The work of next generation learning in Colorado Springs School District 11 has some striking similarities to group painting excursions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/straight-as-dont-tell-the-whole-story-in-support-of-k-12-microcredentials Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/straight-as-dont-tell-the-whole-story-in-support-of-k-12-microcredentials San Diego educators flip the script on college readiness with a K-12/university badging partnership​, providing legitimate signposts to students’ true skills. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-six-ideas-taking-hold-in-innovative-san-diego-schools Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-six-ideas-taking-hold-in-innovative-san-diego-schools This article looks at the common threads of personalized learning in schools local to San Diego. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-test-scores-measuring-the-impact-of-smallab-on-student-leadership-a-smallab-q-a-with-tracy-williams-k-6-technology-coach Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-test-scores-measuring-the-impact-of-smallab-on-student-leadership-a-smallab-q-a-with-tracy-williams-k-6-technology-coach Bobtown Elementary School's SMALLab creates leadership opportunities for students that are often unseen at home or in the classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scaling-personalized-learning-at-distinctive-schools-going-slow-to-go-fast Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:57:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scaling-personalized-learning-at-distinctive-schools-going-slow-to-go-fast Adopting personalized learning benefits from the lessons of early innovators, but investing the next group of educators in both planning and design is crucial. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/little-kids-big-ideas-inspiring-project-based-learning Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/little-kids-big-ideas-inspiring-project-based-learning 4 practices help teachers design meaningful project-based learning, revealing kids' hidden talents and genius, contributing to their community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-world-vr-and-ar-tech-developments Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-world-vr-and-ar-tech-developments Virtual reality and augmented reality technology has a long history. Recent progress in mobile technologies has opened the door to innovative headsets. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reshaping-student-networks-in-k-20-education Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reshaping-student-networks-in-k-20-education A student’s social and professional network is often left up to chance. But here's how educators are changing that. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-empathy-with-extreme-users-in-the-classroom-with-design-thinking Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:40:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-empathy-with-extreme-users-in-the-classroom-with-design-thinking A teacher's plan to glean strategies for success from students leads to a new way to co-create learning pathways with her students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridging-the-wealth-gap-with-edtech-a-smallab-q-a-with-philip-martell-superintendent-of-connellsville-area-school-district Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:15:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridging-the-wealth-gap-with-edtech-a-smallab-q-a-with-philip-martell-superintendent-of-connellsville-area-school-district The superintendent of Connellsville Area School District discusses the opportunity created by deploying embodied learning technologies to drive student outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-adult-learning Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-adult-learning By using four key culture shift levers, one Boston high school developed a system of effective personalized adult learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2-pillars-of-next-generation-schools-communities-of-learning-committed-to-broader-outcomes-for-all Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:28:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/2-pillars-of-next-generation-schools-communities-of-learning-committed-to-broader-outcomes-for-all Two Rivers envisions school as a learning community where every participant--students, teachers, parents, school leaders--are learners with a common goal. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/factory-model-change-wont-end-the-era-of-factory-model-schools Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/factory-model-change-wont-end-the-era-of-factory-model-schools These innovative educators think they may know how to change away from factory model schools, and it isn't mandates and incentives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-is-a-mindset-not-a-prescribed-model Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-is-a-mindset-not-a-prescribed-model Personalized learning is not a destination, it is a journey and mindset.​​ These educators can help get us on the right path. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-20-series-performance-assessment-college-admissions Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-20-series-performance-assessment-college-admissions Do the ways in which we assess students’ high school experiences today impact their eligibility for college? Leading education researchers believe we can do better. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improving-fraction-education-a-smallab-q-a-with-ed-camic-math-teacher Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improving-fraction-education-a-smallab-q-a-with-ed-camic-math-teacher Twin Rivers Intermediate School's 4th grade teacher Ed Camic describes how SMALLab is improving 4th graders’ understanding of fractions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/draft-school-transformation-in-three-broad-brush-strokes-early-personal-and-relevant Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/draft-school-transformation-in-three-broad-brush-strokes-early-personal-and-relevant At Vista Unified, school leaders acknowledge school transformation as a shift toward complexity, and embrace its implications on their educational program. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/draft-we-need-more-empathy-why-its-essential-that-we-craft-diverse-and-collaborative-learning-environments-2 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/draft-we-need-more-empathy-why-its-essential-that-we-craft-diverse-and-collaborative-learning-environments-2 How did coding help a diverse pool of 2,000 students in 13 cities collaborate effectively? The answer goes far beyond software and computer terminals. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-20-series-why-mastery-makes-sense Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-20-series-why-mastery-makes-sense High school transcripts tell us about a student's academic performance, but what if there was a way to highlight students’ true talents and abilities? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/redesigning-teaching-and-learning-its-about-time Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/redesigning-teaching-and-learning-its-about-time Innovation takes time. These four practices can help free up time to jumpstart innovation in the classroom. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-academic-advising-reform-helped-students-succeed-at-george-mason-university Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-academic-advising-reform-helped-students-succeed-at-george-mason-university With the help of innovative tools and techniques, George Mason University is setting the standard for best-in-class academic advising. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/reflecting-on-personalized-learning-research-what-we-think-what-we-wonder Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/reflecting-on-personalized-learning-research-what-we-think-what-we-wonder This look at personalized learning research extends beyond what we know to draw reasonable inferences and raise thoughtful questions to guide practitioners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-the-whole-child-utilizing-collaborative-learning-spaces Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:53:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teaching-the-whole-child-utilizing-collaborative-learning-spaces Grande Innovation Academy uses SMALLab as part of its Creative Learning Spaces to provide a gifted-type education to all students in its school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-again-promising-a-snapshot-of-practice-student-achievement Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:47:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-again-promising-a-snapshot-of-practice-student-achievement A new research report from the RAND Corporation suggests greater implementation of personalized learning may relate to more positive effects on achievement, but it's still early days for personalized learning research. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lets-put-personalized-learning-in-its-proper-place Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lets-put-personalized-learning-in-its-proper-place In the move toward personalized learning, we risk falling into several age-old traps that reduce a complex, challenging undertaking to a smaller, more easily digestible version of itself. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/what-emerging-research-says-about-the-promise-of-personalized-learning Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/what-emerging-research-says-about-the-promise-of-personalized-learning Researcher John Pane dissects seemingly conflicting outcomes from 2 studies of personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/fueling-the-fire-training-for-leadership-at-alpha-public-schools Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/fueling-the-fire-training-for-leadership-at-alpha-public-schools After years of teamwork, reflection, and dedication to SEL and student leadership, Alpha Public Schools's Personalized Leadership Training has gone viral. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-do-a-dead-guinea-pig-and-a-lemonade-stand-have-to-do-with-real-learning Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:18:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-do-a-dead-guinea-pig-and-a-lemonade-stand-have-to-do-with-real-learning Lessons from Montessori on weaving independence, self-direction and respect into children's public school experience every day. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-advisor-hiring-preparation-introducing-3-key-competency-clusters Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:41:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-advisor-hiring-preparation-introducing-3-key-competency-clusters Redesigning hiring practices, professional development, and performance evaluation for advisors represent an excellent start for guaranteeing relevant, forward-thinking advisement to our students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crafting-a-community-of-belonging-in-a-culture-of-digital-connection Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crafting-a-community-of-belonging-in-a-culture-of-digital-connection By leveraging the power of language, educators can turn their diverse and digitally-connected student bodies into meaningful communities of belonging. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-greatest-challenge-to-scaling-competency-based-learning Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:47:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-greatest-challenge-to-scaling-competency-based-learning What is the greatest challenge to competency-based learning scaling across America? It's not seat time mandates. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-design-innovation-skills-for-leaders-in-academia Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-design-innovation-skills-for-leaders-in-academia ​One-off solutions won’t work in higher ed. But you better be ready to evaluate, iterate and effectively communicate the scalable solutions you’re creating.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/fueling-the-fire-in-kentucky-an-innovation-that-honors-the-past Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/fueling-the-fire-in-kentucky-an-innovation-that-honors-the-past Metcalfe County Schools is creating a community-based, authentic work experience in which students prepare for the future while honoring their community's past. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/an-innovation-conversation-in-the-nations-oldest-school-district Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:03:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/an-innovation-conversation-in-the-nations-oldest-school-district Two educators in Boston Public Schools discuss the challenges of—and possible solutions for—making the transition to an innovative school model. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-boosts-math-scores-new-rand-study-finds-but-scaling-is-a-challenge Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-boosts-math-scores-new-rand-study-finds-but-scaling-is-a-challenge Coverage of the RAND Corporation study of personalized learning practices and student outcomes in NGLC schools from The 74. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-modest-gains-big-challenges-rand-study-finds Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:26:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-modest-gains-big-challenges-rand-study-finds An EducationWeek reporter covers the findings from a RAND study of personalized learning that involves NGLC schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embracing-real-world-work-as-bona-fide-learning-experience Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embracing-real-world-work-as-bona-fide-learning-experience Some colleges and university systems are exploring alternative routes to granting academic credit. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-equity-through-the-unique-gifts-of-learners Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-to-equity-through-the-unique-gifts-of-learners Equity means honoring the unique qualities of each student, not expecting all students to do the same things. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vista-unified-sets-sights-on-personal-learning-2-0-powerful-performance-frameworks Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/vista-unified-sets-sights-on-personal-learning-2-0-powerful-performance-frameworks When over 50% of its schools opted to actively engage in the "Personal Learning Challenge," Vista Unified began transforming how the district itself operated. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-do-personalized-learning-schools-have-in-common Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-do-personalized-learning-schools-have-in-common Just like one size doesn't work for all students, one size doesn't make sense for schools adopting personalized learning either. But they do share some common principles. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rethinking-use-of-space-and-time-for-next-generation-schools Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:23:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/rethinking-use-of-space-and-time-for-next-generation-schools An EducationNext article points to the advice and school examples in a toolkit co-published by NGLC. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/in-a-wildly-changing-world-a-school-hits-reset Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:19:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/in-a-wildly-changing-world-a-school-hits-reset One Day Magazine takes an in-depth look at the design of Achievement First Greenfield and the change process behind it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/defining-personalization-students-as-agents-and-teachers-as-coaches Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/defining-personalization-students-as-agents-and-teachers-as-coaches 3 school examples show that personalization is most effective when students become active agents involved in determining what and how they learn. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scaling-personalized-learning-questions-of-equity-and-the-role-of-micro-credentials Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:37:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/scaling-personalized-learning-questions-of-equity-and-the-role-of-micro-credentials Scaling personalized learning to benefit more students in more schools doesn’t happen by adopting a school model like a recipe. Personalized learning often scales best by invitation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/americas-edu-power-couple-on-balancing-innovation-and-execution Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:14:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/americas-edu-power-couple-on-balancing-innovation-and-execution Brooklyn LAB’s founders are featured in this article and podcast by Tom Vander Ark. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-learning-today-teacher-perspectives-student-gifts-new-school-designs Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-learning-today-teacher-perspectives-student-gifts-new-school-designs ​A new blog space by and for next generation educators, the unique gifts of learners, and other relationship-centered approaches to change.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/combating-initiative-fatigue-unifying-and-integrating-student-success-initiatives Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/combating-initiative-fatigue-unifying-and-integrating-student-success-initiatives ​Too many new initiatives, too many different directions, not enough time; colleges can end initiative fatigue with these four steps.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/want-real-ed-reform-5-ways-students-should-be-included Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/want-real-ed-reform-5-ways-students-should-be-included If we are serious about providing each & every student a truly transformational 21st century education, we need to ask our students what they think should be done. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-possibilities-for-next-gen-professional-learning Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-possibilities-for-next-gen-professional-learning NGLC and its partners in the Next Gen Professional Learning Project asked educators to share with us their use of and perspectives on next gen learning for teachers and this is what we learned. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/online-pd-enhances-teaching-skills-and-improves-best-practices Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/online-pd-enhances-teaching-skills-and-improves-best-practices Targeted training to improve teaching has become ever more important, and teachers now have a feast of options online to improve their practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/managing-the-change-to-personalized-learning Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/managing-the-change-to-personalized-learning Redesigning schools to personalize learning means getting all teachers on board, engaging all students, and making sure parents are on board. A tall order for school leaders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-opportunity-for-massachusetts-secondary-educators-to-learn-network-and-be-inspired Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-opportunity-for-massachusetts-secondary-educators-to-learn-network-and-be-inspired Learning-focused school visits aim to generate interest and capacity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create excellent high school models. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/when-teachers-work-together-to-personalize-learning Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/when-teachers-work-together-to-personalize-learning Shifting to personalized learning is a heavy burden for teachers when they need to do it all themselves but can be sustainable when they work together. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/measuring-what-matters Wed, 31 May 2017 10:31:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/measuring-what-matters A review of whole-student outcome frameworks includes the MyWays Success Framework and an SEL rubric from Thrive Public Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/setting-a-strong-personalized-learning-vision-in-henry-county Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/setting-a-strong-personalized-learning-vision-in-henry-county A universal vision for personalized learning in this metro Atlanta school district enables schools to create their own pathway to student-centered learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-for-equity Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-for-equity Instead of thinking about assessment and then adding on issues related to equity, why not just think of equity first? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/makered-movement-an-organic-k-12-higher-ed-connection Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/makered-movement-an-organic-k-12-higher-ed-connection A parallel trend across higher ed and K-12 has given rise to a new generation of inventors, creators and tinkerers. The maker movement has arrived in education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/we-need-to-personalize-personalized-learning Mon, 22 May 2017 17:41:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/we-need-to-personalize-personalized-learning Ultimately, personalized learning should be about problem-solving to help every student thrive, not one particular approach to instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-5-shifts-of-competency-based-education Wed, 17 May 2017 21:08:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-5-shifts-of-competency-based-education At its core, competency-based education can be defined by five major shifts in how an educational system operates. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/teachers-need-more-clarity-when-it-comes-to-personalized-learning Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/teachers-need-more-clarity-when-it-comes-to-personalized-learning When schools map their theory of personalized learning, teachers can see how the activities they do in the classroom lead to the goals they set with and for students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-habits-genius-hour-and-learner-profiles-in-colorado Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leadership-habits-genius-hour-and-learner-profiles-in-colorado Schools across Colorado are launching personalized learning with Steven Covey’s Habits of Success, IB’s Learner Profile, and Google’s Genius Hour.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/putting-agency-back-into-personalized-learning Tue, 09 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/putting-agency-back-into-personalized-learning It would be all too easy for personalized learning to lose its equity edge and devolve into a way to more efficiently sustain existing inequities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-finance-lessons-from-aftons-work-with-nglc-grant-program Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-finance-lessons-from-aftons-work-with-nglc-grant-program Afton Partners is evolving its definition of sustainability and scalability based on outcomes of their work with NGLC schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-maker-fellow-program-oakland-educators-build-a-table-rethink-learning-in-school Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-maker-fellow-program-oakland-educators-build-a-table-rethink-learning-in-school A maker mindset can’t be developed through lectures or course materials. This program found inspiration in the most ordinary of objects: a table. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-and-telling-your-educator-story-of-innovation Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-and-telling-your-educator-story-of-innovation Sharing stories of innovation, progress, even failure can be an impactful way for educators to rally the support of their community & inspire others to redesign schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/assessing-for-equity Fri, 14 Apr 2017 10:38:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/assessing-for-equity A look at the role equity plays in the learning agenda of the Assessment for Learning Project. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/outside-the-boundaries-exploring-virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-learning Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/outside-the-boundaries-exploring-virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-learning Virtual reality, like rock n’ roll, is not something that can be described well. It must be experienced in order to be fully appreciated and understood. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choice-trust-and-agency-in-pinellas-county-schools Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choice-trust-and-agency-in-pinellas-county-schools In the district's transition to personalized learning, educators are focused on school culture with trust in students at the top of the list. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-assessment-requires-rethinking-professional-learning Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-assessment-requires-rethinking-professional-learning For students to learn deeply, the educators in their lives must also learn deeply. Rethinking assessment is an opportunity for deeper professional learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-we-make-maker-educators Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-we-make-maker-educators Many educators don't identify as makers, but they should. Here's why, with a few simple strategies to help teachers adopt a maker mindset. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tracking-key-issues-in-teaching-learning-what-matters-most-in-2017 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/tracking-key-issues-in-teaching-learning-what-matters-most-in-2017 EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative has released survey results from its annual search for the most pressing issues in teaching and learning; this year’s results just might surprise you. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lead-like-an-education-punk-rocker Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:20:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lead-like-an-education-punk-rocker More than a music genre, punk rock was a social movement with some important lessons for education leaders working to create real, lasting change in schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-schools-are-developing-mindsets-for-next-gen-learning Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-schools-are-developing-mindsets-for-next-gen-learning ​Friday Focus Practitioner’s Guide to Personalized Learning - how mindset contributes to success in learning and beyond. Part 2 of 2.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-mindsets-for-next-gen-learning Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-mindsets-for-next-gen-learning Friday Focus Practitioner’s Guide to Personalized Learning - How mindset contributes to success in learning and beyond. Part 1 of 2. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-college-ready-mean Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-college-ready-mean From a perspective of true college readiness, what does it look like for a student to be well-prepared for success in higher education? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/some-of-these-things-are-not-like-the-others-cbe-in-higher-ed-and-k12 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/some-of-these-things-are-not-like-the-others-cbe-in-higher-ed-and-k12 A look at the differences in purpose, driving forces, targeted population, and organizational scale between competency-based education in K12 and higher ed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/solving-problems-with-design-thinking Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/solving-problems-with-design-thinking Design thinking can be used with students and educators as a launching pad for asking good questions, getting to the root of problems, and building creative solutions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-role-of-technology-in-next-gen-professional-learning Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-role-of-technology-in-next-gen-professional-learning A look at what role technology plays in supporting, enabling, or transforming professional learning for teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/5-next-gen-professional-learning-practices-used-by-schools-today Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/5-next-gen-professional-learning-practices-used-by-schools-today We asked leading educators to tell us how schools and districts can best enable their teachers to work successfully in personalized, next gen learning environments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diving-into-project-based-learning Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:16:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/diving-into-project-based-learning Ways to apply project-based learning in your classroom to help make learning deeper, more authentic, relevant, and personal. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-gains-momentum Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:41:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-gains-momentum CBE is serving students of all ages, grades and skill levels; this post explores existing collaborations or points of intersection between schools and academia. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-peer-to-peer-feedback Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:19:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/cultivating-peer-to-peer-feedback Friday Focus Practitioner’s Guide to Next Gen Learning: Find ways to help students & adults strengthen their peer-to-peer feedback chops, a necessary skill for all learners. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/21st-century-learning-and-the-educational-rights-of-students Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/21st-century-learning-and-the-educational-rights-of-students All students should have access to a 21st century education. It's an inalienable right & the only way to truly transform education for all. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-excursions Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:26:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-excursions Giving teachers personalized professional learning authentically enables next gen personalized learning for students. We look at an example of this with a recent "learning excursion" to San Diego schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-todays-classrooms-and-schools-become-inclusive-learning-environments Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-todays-classrooms-and-schools-become-inclusive-learning-environments A 'Student Bill of Rights' and 'Student Success Ladder' set the stage for an inclusive learning environment that values student voice at Minarets High School in California. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-projects-are-personalized-learning-is-social Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-projects-are-personalized-learning-is-social Project-based learning doesn't have to be at the expense of learning basic skills and content knowledge. Here are 3 instructional approaches to do both. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-new-year-for-next-gen-personalized-learning Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-new-year-for-next-gen-personalized-learning By sharing a lesson we’re taking with us into 2017, NGLC hopes your new year is filled with magic, innovation, and relentless learning: for your students and yourselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/get-more-traction-for-your-awesome-universal-design-for-learning-program-part-ii Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/get-more-traction-for-your-awesome-universal-design-for-learning-program-part-ii ​This second post in Tobin's series explains why UDL isn't equivalent to providing accommodations, and it isn't only a focus for faculty members.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/get-more-traction-for-your-awesome-universal-design-for-learning-program-part-i Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/get-more-traction-for-your-awesome-universal-design-for-learning-program-part-i Are you aware of the common misconceptions about Universal Design for Learning? This post just might challenge your thinking on the topic. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-6-themes-of-the-friday-focus-practitioners-guide-to-personalized-learning Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-6-themes-of-the-friday-focus-practitioners-guide-to-personalized-learning The insights, surprises, challenges, collective hardships, and joys of next gen learning practice this year will shape how innovation in K-12 continues in the years to come. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-a-change-leader-or-a-change-manager Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-a-change-leader-or-a-change-manager As leaders, we are often called upon to address change. I wanted to understand the distinction between managing change and leading it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/playbook-to-create-an-education-culture-of-experimental-innovation Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/playbook-to-create-an-education-culture-of-experimental-innovation Innovation is a heavy burden when viewed as a singular heroic (or threatening) act. Instead, nurture innovation with a culture of micro-innovations—what teachers do everyday. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/announcing-our-new-k-20-series-where-k-12-and-higher-ed-meet Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/announcing-our-new-k-20-series-where-k-12-and-higher-ed-meet The realms of K-12 and higher education share many similarities in their mission and vision, and offer countless opportunities for collaboration, critical analysis and dialogue. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pd-the-achilles-heel-of-personalized-next-gen-learning Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teacher-pd-the-achilles-heel-of-personalized-next-gen-learning If the teachers aren’t experiencing next gen learning… their students sure won’t, either. Clear enough. It’s time to make it happen, for all of the nation’s teachers on behalf of the learners they serve. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-voice The theory, evidence and practice of student voice, an essential component of personalizing learning and ensuring that students exercise their agency. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachable-times-equity-in-next-generation-learning Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/teachable-times-equity-in-next-generation-learning Is equity our collective purpose, the “why” we all share? Find inspiration on the role of student agency, social-emotional learning & teaching for equity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/training-teachers-for-competency-based-learning-classrooms Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/training-teachers-for-competency-based-learning-classrooms Matchbook Learning has learned that training teachers on competency-based models requires three design principles: form, motivation, evidence. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-in-next-generation-learning Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/equity-in-next-generation-learning Over the past year, the NGLC network has explored what equity means in the context of next gen learning. Here’s what’s emerging from this personal & professional exercise. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-virtual-reality-in-education Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/seeing-is-believing-virtual-reality-in-education Virtual reality is a futuristic concept that no longer belongs to the future. How it's now being translated into immersive educational experiences is an especially exciting prospect. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-at-your-own-pace Wed, 09 Nov 2016 15:38:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-at-your-own-pace Get the evidence behind “moving at your own pace” and examples of this instructional move in practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-goal-setting Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-goal-setting No real personalized learning model can flourish without student goal setting as a foundational activity. Here’s why. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-advisors-perspective-on-ipass Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-advisors-perspective-on-ipass iPASS is designed to integrate systems in support of student success. The key to doing it well is the advisor himself. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-intersection-of-project-based-learning-and-cultural-responsiveness Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-intersection-of-project-based-learning-and-cultural-responsiveness ​Project-based New Tech High School started off the year with a 3-day school wide design challenge to promote a culturally responsive community.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-brooklyn-lab Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-brooklyn-lab Learn about the history of innovation behind $10M XQ Super School winner, Brooklyn LAB. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-rise-high Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-rise-high Learn about the history of innovation behind the design of RISE High, recently recognized with a $10 million grant to rethink high school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternative-stackable-and-microcredentials-where-are-we-headed Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternative-stackable-and-microcredentials-where-are-we-headed Competencies gained through a college degree are under scrutiny; academics, graduates and employers must constantly look for ways bridge the skills gap. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-washington-leadership-academy Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-washington-leadership-academy Learn about the history of innovation behind the founders of Washington Leadership Academy, recently recognized with a $10 million grant to rethink high school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-code-tech-not-required Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-code-tech-not-required When coding can be integrated into a curriculum without significant expense or technical expertise, it could open up possibilities for students around the world.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-powderhouse-studios Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-powderhouse-studios With a new $10M grant, Powderhouse Studios is reshaping the future of high school. Learn about its history of innovative, personalized learning school design. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/going-bold-with-next-gen-school-design-measuring-attainment-vs-innovation Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/going-bold-with-next-gen-school-design-measuring-attainment-vs-innovation How to measure your current level of attainment along five elements of next gen school design and predict your future level of innovation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-summit-elevate Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/celebrating-xq-super-schools-with-nglc-roots-summit-elevate The leaders of Summit Elevate are reshaping the future of high school. Learn about their history of innovative, personalized learning school design. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embracing-the-hard-parts-8-video-resources-for-authentic-learning-design Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:17:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/embracing-the-hard-parts-8-video-resources-for-authentic-learning-design To understand how the magic of authentic learning emerges from the methods teachers use behind the scenes, sometimes you just need to see PBL in action. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-importance-of-universal-design-for-learning Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-importance-of-universal-design-for-learning ​Outstanding architecture stems from thoughtful planning, and the same can be said of engaging academic courses.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/why-schools-shouldnt-go-it-alone-on-personalized-learning Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/why-schools-shouldnt-go-it-alone-on-personalized-learning The role of outside prodder and questioner is proving to be an important element of successful school-wide personalized learning implementation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hard-to-do-well-project-based-learning-and-authentic-learning-design Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:39:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hard-to-do-well-project-based-learning-and-authentic-learning-design Authentic, holistic learning design is vital for developing the broader, deeper competencies students need in our increasingly complex and fast-changing world, but it's hard to do it well. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choosing-your-degree-pathway Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choosing-your-degree-pathway Ramapo College junior Stephen Geerlof shares his views on student involvement when colleges make decisions that affect all members of its community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-top-tips-to-reimagine-space-and-time-to-impact-student-learning Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-top-tips-to-reimagine-space-and-time-to-impact-student-learning These fundamental structures can help propel your students’ learning—or halt it. Resources and ideas for schools looking for new ways for their buildings, schedules, and talent to advance student learning, not get in the way of it. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-cant-ignore-school-leaders Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-cant-ignore-school-leaders It’s time to add supports for principals who are leading the change to personalized learning in their schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/calling-for-a-soup-to-nuts-approach-to-competency-based-education Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/calling-for-a-soup-to-nuts-approach-to-competency-based-education Is there a better approach to developing Competency-Based Education programs than the 'DIY' path many colleges and universities take? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-dinopocalypse-to-digital-badges-at-del-lago-academy Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-dinopocalypse-to-digital-badges-at-del-lago-academy How do people actually learn to be competent scientists? This essential question fueled the collaborative process Del Lago Academy used with students, teachers, and industry partners to create its badging system. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/technologys-unmet-progressive-promise Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/technologys-unmet-progressive-promise Personalized learning schools interested in progressive teaching should ask themselves how they could use technology to support deeper, meaningful learning in ways that go beyond using tech for drill-and-skill learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-necessary-but-insufficient Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/project-based-learning-necessary-but-insufficient Project-based learning is phenomenal. But it is not enough. Thrive has developed a way to integrate learning discrete skills without losing the magic of PBL. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-hire-teachers-with-a-next-gen-mindset Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-hire-teachers-with-a-next-gen-mindset Successful next gen schools are reimagining hiring; tools to implement the strategy are included in a new publication from NGLC. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beware-the-iconography-trap-of-personalized-learning-rigor-matters Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beware-the-iconography-trap-of-personalized-learning-rigor-matters Betheny Gross of CRPE names two common sense strategies to help districts support both rigor and personalization. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-student-agency-in-assessment-and-learning Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-student-agency-in-assessment-and-learning Professional learning focused on student self-assessment and peer feedback rather than prescriptive instructional practice advances agency and learning for teachers and students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-badges-and-academic-transformation Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-badges-and-academic-transformation In higher ed, digital badges represent successful completion of a variety of learning experiences both inside and outside of the traditional for-credit course. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-and-designing-for-equity-in-oakland Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-and-designing-for-equity-in-oakland Some bright and colorful blooms are emerging in the Oakland educational ecosystem through an intentional focus on equity. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/resources-to-reimagine-professional-learning Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/resources-to-reimagine-professional-learning If students are to experience next gen learning, the adults enabling that form of learning must absolutely be living it themselves. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-benefits-of-learning-assessment-in-faculty-development Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-benefits-of-learning-assessment-in-faculty-development Often we aren't tapping the power of learning assessment to maximize the impact of faculty development. Here are ten possible approaches to change that. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-arent-we-talking-about-culturally-responsive-education-in-next-gen-learning Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/why-arent-we-talking-about-culturally-responsive-education-in-next-gen-learning If next gen learning was truly a force for educational equity, we’d raise the priority of cultural responsiveness. Here’s why. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-a-degree-ever-expire-examining-the-extended-transcript Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-a-degree-ever-expire-examining-the-extended-transcript Can a student’s learning experience be accurately summarized in a list of courses and grades? Leaders at some institutions believe the traditional transcript is ready for a big makeover. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-technologies-impacting-the-future-of-learning-assessment Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-technologies-impacting-the-future-of-learning-assessment Feedback is incredibly important in student learning and motivation. Here are five current and emerging technologies that are enabling more frequent, low-stakes feedback. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-misconceptions-about-competency-education-could-undermine-equity Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-misconceptions-about-competency-education-could-undermine-equity ​Miscommunication about pacing, standards & grading can lead to poor implementation, lower achievement & inequitable practices in competency-based education.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-competency-education-drives-equity Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-competency-education-drives-equity Some believe variation in pacing will mean some students get left behind. But in time-based environments, gaps already exist & only grow over time. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/addressing-equity-issues-in-personalized-competency-based-learning Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/addressing-equity-issues-in-personalized-competency-based-learning Core to competency education is the dedication and commitment to serve all students, regardless of their different abilities, learning challenges, and family lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-success-of-innovative-school-practices Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-success-of-innovative-school-practices NGLC & The Learning Accelerator support educators working to bring new ideas to schools and here’s how we will know if those ideas work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-ways-that-higher-ed-learning-assessment-is-changing Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-ways-that-higher-ed-learning-assessment-is-changing You can still find college courses in which the only direct feedback that a student gets comes from exams and papers; yet, if you look closely, you'll find many faculty members who do much more than that, and that number is growing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/constant-learning-and-creative-response-charting-the-course-in-personalized-learning Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/constant-learning-and-creative-response-charting-the-course-in-personalized-learning Districts and schools must rely on indicators of success throughout the year, or risk losing their way to the end-of-year outcomes they seek. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/degree-planning-tools-chart-individual-paths-for-student-success Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/degree-planning-tools-chart-individual-paths-for-student-success A new generation of higher ed students are designing their own college experience. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-out-for-the-summer-next-gen-educators-share-reflections-on-learning Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-out-for-the-summer-next-gen-educators-share-reflections-on-learning The end of the year is a natural time for educators to pause and reflect, with careful observation, analysis of practice, and experimentation with innovative ideas. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/presentations-of-learning-at-the-workshop-school Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/presentations-of-learning-at-the-workshop-school Students present Gateway Projects in 10th grade to show they are ready to be promoted to the Upper House, with more time in internships, college classes, and designing their own projects. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/science-leadership-academy-what-will-you-create-today Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/science-leadership-academy-what-will-you-create-today The capstone and individualized learning plan projects at SLA allow students to craft a project that reflects their unique interests and goals. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-releases-measures-that-matter-most-report Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-releases-measures-that-matter-most-report Report surfaces how frontline educators assess innovative learning models and success in their schools https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-and-implementing-a-transformed-advising-model-at-austin-community-college Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-and-implementing-a-transformed-advising-model-at-austin-community-college When Austin Community College shifted its all-paper advising process to a long-term degree planning tool for advisors and counselors to use with students, student persistence increased. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-cost-of-personalized-learning Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-cost-of-personalized-learning A new report sheds light on the financial decisions that are shaping the use of time, talent, technology, and space in personalized learning schools.​​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-professional-learning-for-teachers-as-your-organization-grows Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalizing-professional-learning-for-teachers-as-your-organization-grows Cornerstone Charter Schools shares strategies and resources to personalize the professional learning of 75 teachers as they adopt blended learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-next-generation-educators-measure-success Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-do-next-generation-educators-measure-success ​In an upcoming report, educators—who think daily about student & school success—share how they measure success, what tools they use, how they collect data, & what new approaches are needed.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-the-transfer-of-critical-thinking-and-problem-solving-skills Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-the-transfer-of-critical-thinking-and-problem-solving-skills Two Rivers embarked on a multi-year project to define and assess critical thinking and problem solving in project-based learning expeditions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-21s-competency-design-and-dashboard Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-21s-competency-design-and-dashboard Find out how “Passion + Agency = Impact” within Building 21’s competency-based learning framework. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-transactions-office-of-the-registrar-and-student-success Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-transactions-office-of-the-registrar-and-student-success The Registrar at Colorado State Univ. is not simply an office of compliance and transactions but is a key component of student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-we-ensure-success-for-at-risk-students Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-we-ensure-success-for-at-risk-students ‘Rich kids graduate; poor and working-class kids don’t.’ Find out how a 30-minute learning module is helping one university to close the graduation gap. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-implications-of-the-next-generation-digital-learning-environments-ngdle-framework Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/6-implications-of-the-next-generation-digital-learning-environments-ngdle-framework In the year since EDUCAUSE published a report on the NGDLE, there is growing support within the higher ed teaching and learning community for learning environments to be based on component architecture. Here are six implications of that approach. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/teachers-your-next-big-role-research-collaborator Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/teachers-your-next-big-role-research-collaborator If you are a teacher, I have something I really want you to do, at least once—collaborate in school-based research when the opportunity arises. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-in-education-practical-tools-to-share Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:19:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-in-education-practical-tools-to-share An open-licensed Design Workbook supports professional learning that helps teachers use the design thinking process in their everyday work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-asu-gsv-2016-conference-insights-from-an-eye-opening-experience Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-asu-gsv-2016-conference-insights-from-an-eye-opening-experience If there’s one place to find the world’s movers and shakers at the intersection of education and business—specifically, the edtech business—it’s the annual ASU/GSV conference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/open-learning-objectives Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/open-learning-objectives OpenEd and the Learning Accelerator have partnered to create a list of open learning objectives. Learn how you can use them and support the effort. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-at-the-intersection-of-equity-and-innovation-in-education Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leading-at-the-intersection-of-equity-and-innovation-in-education How we talk, our discourse, has an impact on equity in schools. Find resources to continue learning using a new discourse and active listening. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-starting-points-for-adopting-systemic-personalized-learning Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-starting-points-for-adopting-systemic-personalized-learning Schools and districts choose their own starting point to systemic personalized learning and use a new learning platform to help them get there. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/experts-share-wicked-cool-curriculum-to-fuel-next-gen-learning Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/experts-share-wicked-cool-curriculum-to-fuel-next-gen-learning Peek inside classrooms and schools that are using next gen learning strategies for projects, lessons, activities, curriculum materials, and more. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-learning-networks Mon, 09 May 2016 06:05:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-learning-networks What makes the Assessment for Learning Project so exciting to be part of is that the network is framed as a “Learning Agenda”—each project is focused on wider learning from the work even as they are doing the work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-for-student-success-what-does-that-really-mean Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-for-student-success-what-does-that-really-mean What does coaching actually mean, and how does it work in the classroom? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-hired-a-director-of-personalized-learning-now-what Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-hired-a-director-of-personalized-learning-now-what 7 pieces of advice for education leaders on the best ways to support the new role of director of blended learning or personalized learning manager. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-leap-learning-framework-personalizing-learning-in-the-classroom Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-leap-learning-framework-personalizing-learning-in-the-classroom The new framework from LEAP Innovations offers a common understanding of and concrete strategies to create personalized learning for students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/down-the-rabbit-hole-3-key-takeaways-for-higher-ed-business-models Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/down-the-rabbit-hole-3-key-takeaways-for-higher-ed-business-models To build successful higher ed business models, leaders should focus on these three takeaways. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-better-at-getting-better-in-education Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-better-at-getting-better-in-education ​Every educator is committed to getting better. Period. Improvement science is a way for educators to craft interventions to solve their own problems of practice.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-learning-at-building-21 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-learning-at-building-21 The competency-based education model behind this Philadelphia district partnership school is gaining attention for its competency framework and information dashboard. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-tool-for-mapping-your-next-gen-school Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-new-tool-for-mapping-your-next-gen-school A new tool tracing the journey of two schools from (re)design to launch can help educators on their own journey to next generation learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/experts-weigh-in-on-competency-based-education Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:58:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-3 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-3 For those of us committed to educating disadvantaged kids, the skill set we need to help them develop goes way beyond reading and math: we need to teach them how to navigate and negotiate a world that is hostile to their very existence. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/behind-the-scenes-of-the-2016-higher-ed-nmc-horizon-report Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/behind-the-scenes-of-the-2016-higher-ed-nmc-horizon-report A window into the expert panel conversations that fueled the research presented in the NMC Horizon Report > 2016 Higher Education Edition. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-2 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-2 How we define achievement impacts the way we see gaps between poor children of color and their more advantaged peers. Is there a critical thinking gap? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mindsets-and-the-new-brain-science Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mindsets-and-the-new-brain-science Success doesn’t bring happiness. Happiness brings success and it’s possible for schools to foster optimism and social support and help students manage stress. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-assessment-for-learning-project-announces-2-million-in-grants Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-assessment-for-learning-project-announces-2-million-in-grants Investments to catalyze new roles and strategies for assessment​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/on-becoming-mindful-in-the-classroom Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/on-becoming-mindful-in-the-classroom Teachers using Generation Schools Network’s mindfulness training and curriculum like that it helps students focus on the task at hand, and they appreciate its strong research base. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-1 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethinking-the-achievement-gap-part-1 From a learning standpoint, the narrow understanding of equity driven by a focus on the achievement gap has been terrible. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-a-new-frame-for-teaching-and-learning Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coaching-a-new-frame-for-teaching-and-learning When you mashup coaching, next gen learning, professional learning, agency and mindsets, you get a framework for adopting personalized learning in both K-12 and higher ed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coming-together-to-envision-the-future-of-learning Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/coming-together-to-envision-the-future-of-learning It’s time to move past the existing metaphor—the factory—for learning in schools. Here, next gen educators begin to tell the #NextEdStory. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-student-success-and-student-centered-education Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-student-success-and-student-centered-education Student agency was a thread woven deeply into the fabric of SXSWedu this week as a topic of conversation not just about students but with students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-children-really-direct-their-own-learning Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:45:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-children-really-direct-their-own-learning Many question whether young children truly have the motivation to take responsibility for their own learning, especially with subjects they find hard or dislike. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ipersonalize-fullerton-school-districts-augmented-reality-game Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/ipersonalize-fullerton-school-districts-augmented-reality-game ​The district began the iPersonalize project by thinking through how to bridge the world of gaming with the world of education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-need-a-new-story-for-education Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-need-a-new-story-for-education Two ed leaders challenge all of us to replace the factory metaphor with a better image to describe both the future of learning and how we’ll get there. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/accountability-equity-and-personalization Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/accountability-equity-and-personalization San Diego State’s Joe Johnson explains how communities might embrace accountability in ways that help them work toward deeper, richer outcomes for all children. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-major-shifts-in-teaching-learning-reflections-on-the-2016-eli-annual-meeting Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-major-shifts-in-teaching-learning-reflections-on-the-2016-eli-annual-meeting The first two shifts in higher education are complete; it is the third shift, now well underway, that caught my attention at this past ELI Annual Meeting. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-space-to-realize-a-next-gen-learning-vision Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:28:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-space-to-realize-a-next-gen-learning-vision Space in next gen schools is designed and used differently to bring a sense of joy, motivation, overall well-being, personalization, and, improve learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-project-based-learning-can-support-student-agency Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-takeaways-from-the-nglcchat-on-teacher-development-for-next-gen-learning Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-takeaways-from-the-nglcchat-on-teacher-development-for-next-gen-learning The most recent #NGLCchat on teacher development to support next gen learning drew an audience of next gen practitioners and leaders. If you happened to miss it, don’t worry! We pulled some of the major themes and some of our favorite posts to share. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-seeds-of-equity-in-next-generation-school-design Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nurturing-seeds-of-equity-in-next-generation-school-design As CityBridge Foundation nurtures the local ecosystem for education in Washington, D.C., Margaret Angell and Caroline Hill are asking, “How might we design for equity?”​​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-strategies-to-implement-successful-university-wide-student-success-initiatives Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-strategies-to-implement-successful-university-wide-student-success-initiatives What creates change with big results? Check out these critical strategies from Middle Tennessee State's student success efforts. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-competency-based-learning-can-support-student-agency Mon, 08 Feb 2016 13:46:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-competency-based-learning-can-support-student-agency When students design their own pathway, are free to fail/free to learn, and demonstrate mastery through self-directed assessment, student agency thrives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-fallacy-that-cbe-students-dont-learn Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-fallacy-that-cbe-students-dont-learn ​Beyond questioning what students are learning, there are those who suggest that the learning is somehow lesser in CBE programs than what occurs in a traditional model. It simply isn't true.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-foundations-of-next-generation-learning-essential-resources Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-foundations-of-next-generation-learning-essential-resources NGLC’s Sarah Luchs describes the field base and results of the school models in the NGLC network, particularly the Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-blended-learning-can-support-student-agency Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:36:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-blended-learning-can-support-student-agency Blended learning puts students in the driver’s seat of learning by increasing their voice, choice, and motivation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-3-assessment-design-as-integrated-as-your-definition-of-student-success Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-3-assessment-design-as-integrated-as-your-definition-of-student-success Tools to appraise one of your school model’s most crucial design elements: your design for assessment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-2-learning-design-as-rich-as-your-definition-of-student-success Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:46:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-2-learning-design-as-rich-as-your-definition-of-student-success Tools to appraise and re-imagine one of your school model’s foundational elements: your learning design and the organization of your school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-the-three-steps-needed-to-achieve-the-big-leap-into-next-gen-learning Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:53:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/myways-the-three-steps-needed-to-achieve-the-big-leap-into-next-gen-learning Tools to analyze and re-imagine the foundation of your K-12 education model: your definition of student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-grantmaking-as-collective-learning Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-grantmaking-as-collective-learning Too often, K-12 education falls victim to "solutionitis." The Assessment for Learning Project is protecting against that with a learning agenda and self-reflection on what the field really needs when it comes to assessment practice. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/3-must-use-practices-in-successful-personalized-learning-schools Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:28:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/3-must-use-practices-in-successful-personalized-learning-schools Are there specific personalized learning practices that result in more positive outcomes for students? A recent RAND study shows a power combination of three practices that set top schools apart. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/comprehensive-learner-records-and-personalized-learning-plans Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/comprehensive-learner-records-and-personalized-learning-plans Efforts to reimagine the college transcript have some startling similarities with two innovations in K-12: learner profiles and personalized learning plans. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crafting-our-future-at-the-2016-eli-annual-meeting Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crafting-our-future-at-the-2016-eli-annual-meeting The future of higher education will undoubtedly involve evolving digital learning technologies, new pedagogical approaches, and bold strategies for student success https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-next-gen-learning-can-support-student-agency Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:50:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridging-the-gap-between-research-and-practice-in-classroom-design Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridging-the-gap-between-research-and-practice-in-classroom-design This infographic from USC Rossier School of Education’s online teaching degree help teachers, parents and school administrators understand the power of brain-friendly learning environments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/set-the-stage-for-personalized-learning-in-your-classroom Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/set-the-stage-for-personalized-learning-in-your-classroom How can you collect, store, use, and update information about each student’s achievement, needs, and goals? Use Learner Profiles and Personalized Learning Plans https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-takeaways-from-the-nglcchat-on-schedules-staffing-and-space Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-takeaways-from-the-nglcchat-on-schedules-staffing-and-space ​The most recent #NGLCchat on schedules, staffing, and space drew an audience of next gen experts, practioners, administers, and philanthropists. ​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-leaders-guide-to-special-revenue-funds-and-effective-grants-management Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/school-leaders-guide-to-special-revenue-funds-and-effective-grants-management Highlighting some of the most critical challenges of managing special revenue funds, as well as sampling (free) resources that assist school and district leadership teams in effectively managing these funds.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/at-risk-students-how-the-evolution-of-data-science-is-creating-big-human-impact Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/at-risk-students-how-the-evolution-of-data-science-is-creating-big-human-impact As the emerging field of learning analytics grows, so does its exponential impact. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/attention-higher-ed-futurists-are-you-ready-to-shape-2016 Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/attention-higher-ed-futurists-are-you-ready-to-shape-2016 I’m not much for making predictions, but one thing I do know is that the innovation space in higher education is only going to get more interesting this year. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bay-blends-advance-personalized-learning Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bay-blends-advance-personalized-learning Getting Smart's Tom Vander Ark shares insights from a recent visit to seven next gen learning elementary and secondary schools in the Bay Area. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-design-tinker-create-and-discover-through-maker-based-learning Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-design-tinker-create-and-discover-through-maker-based-learning At the core of the maker movement and its signature festival events is a desire to design, tinker, create, and discover. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/5-personalized-learning-practices-in-nglc-grantee-schools Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/5-personalized-learning-practices-in-nglc-grantee-schools How do you know when a school is a personalized learning school? These five practices were described by the RAND Corporation in its research study of NGLC schools and we shared additional resources related to those practices. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-an-experiment-on-other-peoples-children Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-an-experiment-on-other-peoples-children Holly Morris and Kristen Vogt share their personal take on next gen learning and equity by thinking deeply about what kind of school they want for their own children. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-reasons-why-you-should-participate-in-nglcchat Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-reasons-why-you-should-participate-in-nglcchat #NGLCchat focused on trending topics in personalized learning such as blended learning, student agency, and competency-based education. Here are 5 reasons to attend​​​. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-distribution-challenge-scaling-charter-school-innovation-and-impact-to-states-and-districts Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-distribution-challenge-scaling-charter-school-innovation-and-impact-to-states-and-districts Matchbook Learning looks to the "Microsoft model" to distribute and scale innovations in education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-winning-school-designs-at-startup-weekend-edu-in-d-c Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-winning-school-designs-at-startup-weekend-edu-in-d-c Creation, passion, projects, internships, and the Smithsonian propelled these three school designs to the top of the heap in last weekend's startup competition. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-shock-and-awe-to-systemic-enabling Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:09:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/from-shock-and-awe-to-systemic-enabling How New Hampshire is Charting the Nation’s Course for the Next Era of Education Reform https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-myths-of-competency-based-education-questions-of-equity-and-quality Wed, 09 Dec 2015 15:42:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-myths-of-competency-based-education-questions-of-equity-and-quality With the help of student success coaches, CBE programs provide both workforce preparation and intellectual development for non-traditional students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-joyful-culture-of-math-at-two-rivers-public-charter-school Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-joyful-culture-of-math-at-two-rivers-public-charter-school This Expeditionary Learning school redefines mathematics instruction through Problem-based Tasks and has developed a system to assess deeper learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/startup-weekend-edu-d-c-next-gen-schools Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/startup-weekend-edu-d-c-next-gen-schools At Startup Weekend EDU D.C., innovators are pitching ideas for next generation schools and drawing inspiration from pop-up diners and food trucks. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-still-promising Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:16:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-still-promising A second year of data is in, and personalized learning is still promising. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-competency-based-feedback-boosting-student-engagement Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-competency-based-feedback-boosting-student-engagement Formative assessment is generally regarded as a best practice and effective at boosting student achievement because of its use in guiding instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-agency-is-what-counts Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-agency-is-what-counts Keara Duggan of Education Elements shares three examples of schools working to develop student agency, useful to other educators who are on the path to personalization. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-assessment-resources Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-assessment-resources In the last few weeks, some striking things have taken place that impact K-12 assessment and accountability. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-technologies-and-platforms Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:21:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-technologies-and-platforms Two personalized learning school leaders answer tough questions related to building platforms to support personalized learning and innovative school models and the impact of their work on the field at large. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transform-teaching-by-transforming-schools Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/transform-teaching-by-transforming-schools A new report identifies 3 problems facing the teaching profession. Interestingly, regional school design efforts are working toward solutions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inspiration-and-the-right-people-inacol-2015 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/inspiration-and-the-right-people-inacol-2015 "Transforming education cannot be done to people, or for people, but must be done by people." -Gisele Huff https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-things-to-know-about-leading-academic-transformation Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-things-to-know-about-leading-academic-transformation Higher ed continues to be under great pressure to change, especially with respect to teaching and learning. This pressure presents itself in two ways: the degree of change and the tempo of change. Higher education is inexperienced with both, which means that cultural issues are sure to be part of any exercise in academic transformation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/evaluating-student-success-in-online-programs-deta-to-fund-research-focused-grants Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/evaluating-student-success-in-online-programs-deta-to-fund-research-focused-grants ​After 15+ years in the higher ed market, online learning has entered a new stage of maturity: one that has given rise to rigorous studies on both effective course and institutional practices.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-k-12-10-implications-for-highered Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-k-12-10-implications-for-highered A growing number of next generation models in K-12 are a result of new thinking about learning design and deeper understandings of college and career readiness. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-bring-next-gen-learning-to-your-community Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-bring-next-gen-learning-to-your-community If you would like to see more innovation in your local schools, these examples and useful resources can help you organize around next gen learning in your community. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-are-all-learners-professional-learning-in-collaborative-networks Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/we-are-all-learners-professional-learning-in-collaborative-networks The opportunity to connect with a network around shared problems of next gen learning practice offers fresh and different perspectives that rejuvenate your sense of purpose. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/online-education-behind-bars Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/online-education-behind-bars For the adult prison population, the benefits of a college education, combined with supportive re-entry services, are undeniable. What major challenges and signs of hope lay in store for this group? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-oakland-teacher-inspired-by-next-gen-schools-in-chicago Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-oakland-teacher-inspired-by-next-gen-schools-in-chicago Educator Linda Rogers is bringing back to her Oakland, Calif. school the inspiration she gained from visiting three schools in Chicago. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-personalized-learning-schools-in-chicago Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:37:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/3-personalized-learning-schools-in-chicago Chicago is known for how it does pizza (deep dish), sports (Michael Jordan, Wrigley Field), and comedy (The Second City). Do you know how the third largest city in the U.S. does personalized learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-2-million-grant-initiative-to-catalyze-new-roles-strategies-for-assessment Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-2-million-grant-initiative-to-catalyze-new-roles-strategies-for-assessment Assessment for Learning Project seeks to kindle practice-level innovation capable of informing and shaping system-level change https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-a-better-learning-environment Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-a-better-learning-environment A project of the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS) has been developed by leading community experts for rating formal learning spaces to determine how well classroom design supports and encourages active learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-i-learned-about-personalized-learning-from-3-chicago-schools Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-i-learned-about-personalized-learning-from-3-chicago-schools Educator Lucy Colville shares key insights from her recent visit to three NGLC Breakthrough Schools in Chicago. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-can-the-nglc-regional-funds-teach-us-about-local-strategies-for-next-gen-learning Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-can-the-nglc-regional-funds-teach-us-about-local-strategies-for-next-gen-learning Are you interested in blended, personalized, competency-based learning and local ecosystems that can sustain, nurture, and grow it? This new resource is for you. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/biodiversity-heliocampus-and-business-analytics-for-higher-education Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/biodiversity-heliocampus-and-business-analytics-for-higher-education I am a card-carrying appreciator of higher education innovators like UMUC, I am excited to see this diversity in the higher ed ecosystem.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reengineering-classroom-dynamics Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reengineering-classroom-dynamics What if there was a way to read students’ minds to know who has something to say? (Spoiler alert: there’s not.) https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network-a-reading-list Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network-a-reading-list Many NGLC schools build quiet time for reading into the daily schedule for students; we need to give ourselves permission to create space and time within our own daily schedules for quiet learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/welcome-to-the-sandbox Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/welcome-to-the-sandbox Colleges and universities remain unchanged, not because they are unaware of a changing academic terrain or lack of desire, but because they are incapable of innovations that deviate from how they do it today. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-next-gen-school-for-every-child Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-next-gen-school-for-every-child How can we support the growth of school models that consistently and perpetually reinvent themselves in ways that ensure quality, equity, and access?​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network-the-leaders-of-next-gen-learning Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:41:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network-the-leaders-of-next-gen-learning Next gen learning work can be challenging. Who do you wish you could call for advice? Who do you call? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-a-personal-learning-network Personalize your professional learning: this summer, we polled NGLC school leaders and supporters of next gen learning to find the very best resources for you. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-design-collaborative-supports-school-redesign-in-oakland Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/mastery-design-collaborative-supports-school-redesign-in-oakland ​Mastery Design Collaborative shares lessons learned from supporting school redesign in Oakland and across the nation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-high-schools-preparing-students-for-college-and-career Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-high-schools-preparing-students-for-college-and-career According to a recent survey of 165,000 college hopefuls, less than half feel that their high schools have them on the right track to set career goals.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-roles-of-a-next-gen-learning-ecosystem Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-roles-of-a-next-gen-learning-ecosystem Partnerships can spur the growth of next gen learning in a community. Look for ways that these 7 roles can be fulfilled in your community to jump-start your own learning network. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-schools-are-rethinking-k-12-staffing-and-scheduling Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-schools-are-rethinking-k-12-staffing-and-scheduling Breakthrough Schools: Chicago offered school teams a workshop on extending the reach of great teachers and reimagining schedules to generate better, deeper, and different learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/utilizing-special-revenue-funds-for-innovative-school-designs Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/utilizing-special-revenue-funds-for-innovative-school-designs Are you a K-12 educator or school leader aiming to fund a bold new school design? Does the mere mention of Title I, Title II and IDEA funding make your head spin? We’ve assembled a blog series just for you! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-at-summit-basecamp Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-at-summit-basecamp Reflections from a participant among the first cohort to participate in Summit Basecamp, a 2-week summer training for schools adopting the Personalized Learning Platform. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/thrives-next-gen-learning-symposium Wed, 26 Aug 2015 06:43:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/thrives-next-gen-learning-symposium 120 educators from the greater San Diego area explored how next gen teaching practices make learning deeper and more meaningful in this kickoff to Thrive's Innovative Educator certificate program. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-best-practices-for-reimagining-professional-learning-this-year-1 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-best-practices-for-reimagining-professional-learning-this-year-1 ​How do we position aspiring next gen educators to be successful? Mirror next gen learning for students, position educators as agents of change, and enable educators to direct their learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternative-credential-adoption-in-higher-ed Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/alternative-credential-adoption-in-higher-ed Whatever you might call them, various types of alternative credentials have gone mainstream in many areas outside of academia. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/revisiting-the-hypotheses-behind-next-gen-learning-part-ii Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/revisiting-the-hypotheses-behind-next-gen-learning-part-ii What is the evidence base for next generation learning? Often, skeptics are looking for hard data on the efficacy of NGLC schools. Here is a response. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/telling-your-story-at-citybridges-summer-design-institute Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/telling-your-story-at-citybridges-summer-design-institute How do you describe your new innovations? School designers share the coaching they got and practice their elevator pitch. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-citybridge-foundation-summer-design-institute Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-citybridge-foundation-summer-design-institute At the Breakthrough Schools: D.C. Summer Design Institute, school teams learned together, pushing their thinking and diving into next gen school design. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-districts-and-charters-shape-local-strategies-for-next-gen-learning Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-districts-and-charters-shape-local-strategies-for-next-gen-learning The local context of a region influences the strategies used to build an ecosystem where next gen learning can thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-six-pack-of-school-design-change-agents Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:42:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/a-six-pack-of-school-design-change-agents Six podcasts of leaders of regional next gen school incubators are by turns wise, surprising, insightful, practical, and – every minute – illuminating. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-brink-of-closure-what-motivates-higher-education-to-change Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-brink-of-closure-what-motivates-higher-education-to-change How do we motivate people to even consider the possibility that significant change is needed? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/sound-advice-on-personalized-learning-from-six-regional-incubators Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:55:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/sound-advice-on-personalized-learning-from-six-regional-incubators Experience provides the best learning...even when it’s not your own. That’s the bottom line and big payoff for listening to this six-podcast series on personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/closing-the-credential-gap-higher-educations-accessibility-makeover-1 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/closing-the-credential-gap-higher-educations-accessibility-makeover-1 ​Some 36 million Americans have earned college credit, but no degree. A new approach to higher ed seeks to change that.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/early-investments-by-nglc-in-learning-analytics-are-going-global Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/early-investments-by-nglc-in-learning-analytics-are-going-global ​Two NGLC higher education tech innovation projects are continuing to develop their learning analytics efforts, reaching more institutions across the nation and across the pond. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-next-gen-learning-hubs-assets-partners-and-challenges Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-next-gen-learning-hubs-assets-partners-and-challenges Six regions in the nation are infusing a new approach to education reform that iteratively but dramatically changes the way learning happens in schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-infiltrates-k-12-education Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-infiltrates-k-12-education An emerging K-12 pedagogy, design thinking means coming up with practical, creative solutions to current problems, with the intent of an improved future result. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/should-teachers-share-formative-assessment-results-in-the-classroom Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/should-teachers-share-formative-assessment-results-in-the-classroom Automatically graded assessments can give the student immediate feedback. And can be shared with the entire class. But should teachers share, or not? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-inside-story-nglc-regional-funds-for-breakthrough-schools Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-inside-story-nglc-regional-funds-for-breakthrough-schools The inside scoop about the 49 next gen schools that have been selected by the six NGLC Regional Fund partners to join the current national cohort of NGLC schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-2015-breakthrough-models-academy-fresh-thinking-for-higher-ed Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-2015-breakthrough-models-academy-fresh-thinking-for-higher-ed Participants from institutions across the U.S. are focusing on projects to improve college completion, retention, affordability, and competency-based education. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-out-for-the-summer-revisiting-the-hypotheses-behind-next-gen-learning Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/schools-out-for-the-summer-revisiting-the-hypotheses-behind-next-gen-learning As we wrap up this academic year, it’s a good time to reflect on the hypotheses behind next gen learning, so I asked several of our leading school innovators to answer two questions. Their answers might surprise you. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/10-lessons-learned-from-an-award-winning-digital-badging-program Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/10-lessons-learned-from-an-award-winning-digital-badging-program Whether you are exploring digital badging or getting ready to launch your own initiative, these ten lessons will help you gain a better understanding of this emerging field. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/expectations-for-the-next-generation-digital-learning-environment Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-what-we-learned-from-experience Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-what-we-learned-from-experience In July 2012, we began the process of establishing the first competency-based baccalaureate degree offered by a public university in the state of Texas. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-finland-perhaps-it-really-is-all-about-the-kids Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-finland-perhaps-it-really-is-all-about-the-kids What is the secret of Finland's successful education system? It all seems to boil down to this one thing. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-k-12-tools-resources-competency-based-education Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/more-k-12-tools-resources-competency-based-education Today, I'm sharing even more great resources to complement the competency-based education tools & resources in my recent blogs. Come check them out! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-six-regional-organizations-award-grants-to-49-breakthrough-schools Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-six-regional-organizations-award-grants-to-49-breakthrough-schools $25M in funding to accelerate student progress through personalized learning https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-competency-based-approaches-shape-learning-in-two-new-philadelphia-high-schools Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-competency-based-approaches-shape-learning-in-two-new-philadelphia-high-schools At NGLC, we’re proud of our track record of investing in innovation wherever we find it. On a recent visit to two Philadelphia high schools, school leaders demonstrated how personalized, technology-enabled, and competency-based learning can flourish in varying contexts and communities. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-from-the-voice-fitting-out-is-the-new-fitting-in Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-from-the-voice-fitting-out-is-the-new-fitting-in ​The big take away is that “fitting out” is the new “fitting in.” School designers and system reformers take note: it may be time for us to embrace this difference making truth.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-protocols-and-processes-in-personalized-learning-classrooms Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:44:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-protocols-and-processes-in-personalized-learning-classrooms What new classroom protocols and processes are bubbling up in personalized learning environments? Find out in this insightful resource roundup. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-ecosystem-excellence-new-orleans-celebrates-students-teachers-schools Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-ecosystem-excellence-new-orleans-celebrates-students-teachers-schools Recognizing teachers' hard work and commitment is equally instrumental in building professional pride and community, and a pipeline of talented educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-badging-the-rise-of-skillbuilding-recognition-at-educause Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-badging-the-rise-of-skillbuilding-recognition-at-educause If you haven’t already earned a digital badge—or don’t know someone who has—you might be wondering what they’re all about. Digital badges are a highly visible way to document incremental, lifelong learning that can also be used to recognize professional engagement and achievements. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-approaches-in-k-12-schools-part-two Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:27:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-approaches-in-k-12-schools-part-two NGLC grantee USC Hybrid High has committed its competency-based education model to a larger goal: positive multigenerational change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-approaches-in-k-12-schools-part-one Tue, 26 May 2015 20:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-approaches-in-k-12-schools-part-one A round up of tools and resources focused on competency-based education to help practitioners personalize learning for students, featuring Philadelphia School District's Building 21. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-true-north-a-joyful-learning-experience-at-valor-collegiate-academy Thu, 21 May 2015 13:31:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/finding-true-north-a-joyful-learning-experience-at-valor-collegiate-academy Do you equate your work with joy on a daily basis? One charter school has created just that kind of environment—for its students and faculty. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-perfect-partnership-match-beyond-and-college-for-america Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/the-perfect-partnership-match-beyond-and-college-for-america NGLC grantees Match Beyond and College for America are teaming up for a competency-based degree programs with intensive coaching, academic support, and jobs counseling. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-orleans-invests-in-college-readiness-a-snapshot-of-student-success-in-the-nations-largest-k-12-charter-market Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-orleans-invests-in-college-readiness-a-snapshot-of-student-success-in-the-nations-largest-k-12-charter-market This year, the city of New Orleans will graduate over 2,500 high school seniors—its largest class since Hurricane Katrina. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-breakthrough-game-design-for-student-success Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-breakthrough-game-design-for-student-success Collaborative activities contribute to the social glue that helps students persist through a degree program. One Breakthrough Models Academy team asked: how can an interactive game tie in with helping Hispanic students to get the most out of college, and finish successfully with a degree? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-lms-of-the-future-exploring-the-next-generation-digital-learning-environment Fri, 08 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-lms-of-the-future-exploring-the-next-generation-digital-learning-environment If you could replace your current LMS with any application or platform you could imagine, what would it look like? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-practical-value-of-a-liberal-education Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-practical-value-of-a-liberal-education University of New England Provost James Koelbl argues that skills learned from a broad liberal education are linked to success in any career and in life. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-trip-to-cesar-chavez-school-in-back-of-the-yards-chicago Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-trip-to-cesar-chavez-school-in-back-of-the-yards-chicago I recently visited Chavez with a group of teachers from Washington, D.C. who are part of the CityBridge Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Fellowship. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-digital-content Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-digital-content Ever wonder which math and ELA digital content your peers rely upon? Here's a comprehensive list from NGLC schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-trip-to-the-windy-city-and-intrinsic-schools Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-trip-to-the-windy-city-and-intrinsic-schools Intrinsic Schools experienced two drastic changes between its first and second years: moving to a new-construction building and placing an intentional focus on culture. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-innovative-colorado-schools-awarded-funding Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-innovative-colorado-schools-awarded-funding After months of planning, reimagining and redesigning, partners in Colorado recently announced additional support for six schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tools-to-move-toward-personalized-learning Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tools-to-move-toward-personalized-learning How can education leaders pursue the massive shift toward a learning and learner orientation deliberately and thoughtfully? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-report-on-facing-the-challenges-of-innovation Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-report-on-facing-the-challenges-of-innovation ​EDUCAUSE and Eduventures have conducted research on the topic of innovation, polling higher ed leaders from across the country to get their opinions on innovation. ​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-supporting-personalized-learning-with-the-students-at-the-center-hub Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-supporting-personalized-learning-with-the-students-at-the-center-hub In this week’s Roundup, I highlight the Students at the Center Hub and share a sampling of the tools, resources, and information that can be accessed there. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/magnolia-montessori-for-all-a-hybrid-model-that-asks-big-questions Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/magnolia-montessori-for-all-a-hybrid-model-that-asks-big-questions This school displays the aspirational “dream big” type of innovation that is at the core of NGLC's work. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-faculty-mean-in-a-breakthrough-school Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-faculty-mean-in-a-breakthrough-school NGLC brings breakthrough builders to College for America to think through what “faculty” means in a breakthrough model for student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-spark-of-innovation-at-merit-prep Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:58:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-spark-of-innovation-at-merit-prep In an effort to put everything digital in one place for its students, teachers, parents, and administrators, Merit Prep is taking a collaborative approach to developing its next-gen tool, Spark 2.0 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exceptional-ideas-and-practical-solutions-for-next-gen-learning-in-k-12-schools Fri, 03 Apr 2015 20:45:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exceptional-ideas-and-practical-solutions-for-next-gen-learning-in-k-12-schools Reimagining how students learn involves tackling a multidimensional challenge head-on. Here's how 13 schools across the country are doing just that. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-distributed-leadership Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-distributed-leadership Teacher leadership has a wide and positive impact on students in schools that deeply value and build systems of shared, distributed leadership. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/operating-a-next-gen-school-new-organizational-models-for-k-12-schools Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:09:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/operating-a-next-gen-school-new-organizational-models-for-k-12-schools If you could start from scratch, without any of the constructs of a traditional K-12 school, how would you operate a school? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/virtual-video-tour-at-whittemore-park-middle-school Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/virtual-video-tour-at-whittemore-park-middle-school Created by students and teachers at Whittemore Park Middle School in Conway, SC, this tour introduces the school's iCAN personalized, blended learning model. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-teachers-in-using-online-inquiry-based-games Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-teachers-in-using-online-inquiry-based-games MIT researchers found that teaching with games—and especially teaching with inquiry-based games—can put many teachers outside of their comfort zone. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-2015-breakthrough-models-incubator-cohort-diverse-driven-to-change-higher-ed Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-2015-breakthrough-models-incubator-cohort-diverse-driven-to-change-higher-ed Announcing the 2015 Breakthrough Models Incubator cohort https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-schools-take-on-competency-based-learning Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:04:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-schools-take-on-competency-based-learning Let’s take a look at competency-based learning in a few NGLC schools to better understand how it works. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-digital-tools-content Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:35:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-digital-tools-content You’re probably painfully aware of the fact that the field of digital content and platforms is constantly evolving. To help you sort through what’s available, check out this curated list. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-time-to-trash-the-terms-non-cogs-and-soft-skills Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-grows-across-new-england Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-grows-across-new-england The New England Secondary Schools Consortium has selected a cohort of schools across the region to become members of its Next Gen Personalized Learning Initiative. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-faculty-goals-and-student-grades Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-faculty-goals-and-student-grades Two insights from the ELI Annual Meeting are helping me think about how to proceed at Western Kentucky University: faculty goals and student grades.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/10-principles-to-move-your-school-toward-distributive-leadership Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:17:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/10-principles-to-move-your-school-toward-distributive-leadership Giving up control is the key to finding success as a leader, teacher and even parent in a blended school. First and foremost, you must trust the people around you. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-virtual-video-tour Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-virtual-video-tour ​Ever wish you could see firsthand how other schools across the country are approaching next gen learning? Now you can.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-new-about-next-gen-learning Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-new-about-next-gen-learning Isn’t ‘Next Gen’ or ‘personalized’ learning simply a new label on an old concept? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-personalized-professional-learning Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-personalized-professional-learning Here’s a look into how four NGLC schools—Matchbook, Intrinsic, Alpha Public Schools and Horry County Schools are reimagining professional learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/postsecondary-trending-now-too-many-students-start-college-but-dont-finish Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/postsecondary-trending-now-too-many-students-start-college-but-dont-finish Although access to higher education has improved, college completion rates have not. What can we do to better serve our most vulnerable student populations? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-perspectives-on-personalization Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-perspectives-on-personalization When visiting schools and talking with other NGLC educators, Workshop School's Matt Riggan heard three distinct visions for personalization. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-momentum-in-teaching-learning-edtech Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-momentum-in-teaching-learning-edtech What do three fast and furious days of learning and sharing at the intersection of higher ed, teaching and learning and education technology look like? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/a-shout-out-for-learning-technologys-role-in-middle-school-student-achievement Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/a-shout-out-for-learning-technologys-role-in-middle-school-student-achievement Three practices to use Common Core-aligned learning technologies successfully. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-stem Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/k-12-roundup-of-tools-and-resources-stem This "roundup of tools and resources” focuses on the connection between STEM and personalized learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-personalized-learning-the-gateway-for-all-k-12-students-to-attain-agency-achievement Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:08:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-personalized-learning-the-gateway-for-all-k-12-students-to-attain-agency-achievement Examining whether this new approach could hold significant promise for a variety of student populations, including special needs, ELL and gifted students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/get-more-tech-from-your-learning-technologies Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/get-more-tech-from-your-learning-technologies ​To get the most from edtech, first identify your learning challenges and desired outcomes and then select the right learning technologies to make this happen.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-would-socrates-wonder-about-next-gen-learning Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-would-socrates-wonder-about-next-gen-learning What would Socrates, one of history’s most iconic gadflys, wonder about next generation learning? What questions or provocations or iconoclastic statements would he pose to those of us pushing for “next gen” or personalized learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/ahead-of-the-class-earning-college-credits-early Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/ahead-of-the-class-earning-college-credits-early The Pathways and Early College instructional model of Generation Schools Network creates a direct connection from high school learning to college and career. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/confessions-of-an-edtech-company-learning-to-learn Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/confessions-of-an-edtech-company-learning-to-learn ​Old computers or new tablets are only as powerful as the teachers and students who choose to use them.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/do-your-homework-to-catalyze-tech-enabled-change Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/do-your-homework-to-catalyze-tech-enabled-change A look at the person who brings learning technologies to life in the classroom—the teacher. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-area-changemakers-featured-in-michael-and-susan-dell-foundation-podcast Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:22:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/chicago-area-changemakers-featured-in-michael-and-susan-dell-foundation-podcast A Dell Foundation podcast features an interview with Phyllis Lockett and Amy Huang of LEAP Innovations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-technology-boost-middle-school-math-literacy-standards Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-technology-boost-middle-school-math-literacy-standards This blog post is the start of a new series with a focus on ways learning technologies can support the success of 7th to 9th graders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-on-the-ground-advice-from-college-educators Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-on-the-ground-advice-from-college-educators Most college faculty recognize that lecturing alone is not an effective way to reach students. But how do you get started with blended learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/d-c-area-k-12-changemakers-featured-in-michael-susan-dell-foundation-podcast Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/d-c-area-k-12-changemakers-featured-in-michael-susan-dell-foundation-podcast CityBridge’s Margaret Angell joins Principal Scott Cartland in a podcast on personalized learning in the nation’s capital. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/summit-public-schools-ceo-shares-insights-with-next-gen-k-12-pioneers Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/summit-public-schools-ceo-shares-insights-with-next-gen-k-12-pioneers Find out how one forward-thinking Bay Area school system manages student engagement, academic success, parent communication, and more. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-in-practice-finding-exemplars-of-k-12-customized-education Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learning-in-practice-finding-exemplars-of-k-12-customized-education Where can you see personalized learning in practice? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tips-to-market-your-classroom-innovation-on-twitter Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/5-tips-to-market-your-classroom-innovation-on-twitter Whatever your innovation, these five best practices will help you to reach as wide an audience as possible on one of the world’s most popular social media channels: Twitter. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-if-students-made-a-school Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-if-students-made-a-school What would happen if we trusted students to design their schools? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/what-do-teachers-students-think-of-personalized-learning-schools Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/what-do-teachers-students-think-of-personalized-learning-schools Ever wonder what both teachers and students think of personalized learning? A recent RAND Corporation report offers us an initial perspective. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/symbols-of-our-learning-part-ii-next-gen-k-12-instruction-in-nyc Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/symbols-of-our-learning-part-ii-next-gen-k-12-instruction-in-nyc Artifacts, symbols, and pictures that stood out from visits to five innovative schools in New York City https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-we-can-learn-from-finland Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-we-can-learn-from-finland Finland carved out its own pragmatic, steady path to extraordinarily high achievement​​. How did they do it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/symbols-of-our-learning-personalized-learning-in-4-schools Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/symbols-of-our-learning-personalized-learning-in-4-schools The holiday season reminds us of the power of symbols. Artifacts from a recent trip to NYC are symbols of personalized learning schools in action. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blue-sky-thinking-from-academic-entrepreneurs Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blue-sky-thinking-from-academic-entrepreneurs Breakthrough Models Academy teams represent some of the best blue-sky thinking in higher education right now. It’s not the stuff of dreams, either—many could really take off with the right support. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rioachieve-using-technology-to-increase-retention-completion-at-scale Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rioachieve-using-technology-to-increase-retention-completion-at-scale As student-to-advisor ratios grow, how can high touch advising and mentoring be sustainable?​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/investing-in-the-explosion-of-options-in-education-learning Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/investing-in-the-explosion-of-options-in-education-learning ​A legacy mindset in education is that there needs to be only one or at most a few limited options. It’s a monoculture, and it’s one that needs to end.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/evidence-of-personalized-learning-practices-in-nglc-schools Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:30:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/evidence-of-personalized-learning-practices-in-nglc-schools There’s so much more within RAND’s Early Progress: Interim Research on Personalized Learning than students’ MAP scores. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-city-based-nonprofits-tapped-to-bring-personalized-learning-to-local-schools Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-city-based-nonprofits-tapped-to-bring-personalized-learning-to-local-schools Emerging Harbormaster Network to help educators, schools, and cities create the conditions for all students to receive personalized instruction https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/early-planning-minimizes-project-disruptions Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/early-planning-minimizes-project-disruptions Sustaining a new approach to improve student success requires long-term financial, operational, and cultural commitments—more likely to occur with early planning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthroughs-in-higher-education Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthroughs-in-higher-education Two programs help forward-thinking educators to impact their institutions. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-movement-grows-in-d-c Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/personalized-learning-movement-grows-in-d-c On Saturday, December 6, seven D.C.-based schools received some very good news. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/11-next-gen-tools-for-k-12-and-higher-ed Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/11-next-gen-tools-for-k-12-and-higher-ed We examined 11 strategies and innovations from the work of NGLC grant recipients that helped to increase student success at their breakthrough schools and degree programs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-promising Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:12:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/personalized-learning-is-promising How well do students perform in blended, competency-based, personalized learning schools? Kristen Vogt breaks down the findings from a recent research report by the RAND Corporation https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-importance-of-social-emotional-learning-in-k-12-education Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:02:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/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? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-success-innovations-to-watch Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-success-innovations-to-watch 5 ‘Innovations to Watch' are changing higher ed because of their success in improved student outcomes, reach and extension of adoption. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglcs-wait-wait-dont-tell-me Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglcs-wait-wait-dont-tell-me Real stories of launching and running personalized learning schools https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-personalized-learning-impacts-k-12-education Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-personalized-learning-impacts-k-12-education Powerful perspectives on personalized learning: the words of teachers, students, and school leaders. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-steps-to-help-make-informed-technology-decisions Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/4-steps-to-help-make-informed-technology-decisions We must balance the extended time it takes for people to adjust to a new technology with the fact that the tech solution will soon be, or already is, outdated. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-report-lighting-the-path-to-personalized-learning-what-can-you-learn-from-breakthrough-schools Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-report-lighting-the-path-to-personalized-learning-what-can-you-learn-from-breakthrough-schools Today, you can download a complimentary copy of the comprehensive report, Lighting the Path to Personalized Learning: Inspiring Stories from Next Generation Schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-operations-checklist-for-adopting-higher-ed-tech-innovations Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/an-operations-checklist-for-adopting-higher-ed-tech-innovations Projects funded by NGLC to scale their higher ed tech innovations overcame operational roadblocks through leadership support, pre-planning, and data management. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launching-a-new-innovation-dont-go-it-alone Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launching-a-new-innovation-dont-go-it-alone Connecting with existing communities—virtual, institution-based, or consortia—is a smart strategy to effectively adopt tech-based student success initiatives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-learning-in-k-12 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/crowdsourcing-learning-in-k-12 At last week’s consultancy in New England, NGLC convened 60 educators from across the country, who discussed critical topics in K-12 education and worked to answer big questions from two innovative Maine high schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-students-for-competency-based-hiring Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-students-for-competency-based-hiring Transcripts have historically been the official record for what a student has learned in college, but do not provide the details employers need to understand regarding what a student knows and can do on the job. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-as-designer-making-edtech-that-increases-student-success Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/student-as-designer-making-edtech-that-increases-student-success How can undergraduate student involvement lead to wider tech adoption and better academic outcomes? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/marketing-non-traditional-programs-in-k-12-and-higher-ed Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/marketing-non-traditional-programs-in-k-12-and-higher-ed Scanning the K-20 education landscape, we offer insights on marketing non-traditional programs.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-secret-to-defeating-the-status-quo-in-education-engage-faculty Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-secret-to-defeating-the-status-quo-in-education-engage-faculty Early engagement of faculty combined with ongoing training and resources is vital to the successful adoption of student success innovations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-innovation-clusters-help-is-on-the-way Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:07:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/education-innovation-clusters-help-is-on-the-way How do you motivate people with mutual interest in education innovation but divergent missions and incentives to work together when the exact benefits of doing so are unknown? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-data-tool-displays-struggles-mastery-of-common-core Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/new-data-tool-displays-struggles-mastery-of-common-core ​In the final brief from our Next Gen Tools series, we focus on Spark, a data integration tool created by Merit Prep, a Newark, NJ charter school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-school-status-affect-financial-planning Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-school-status-affect-financial-planning Innovative educators around the country are working toward the creation of personalized learning environments in their schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/active-self-paced-data-driven-learning-leads-to-stronger-student-outcomes Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/active-self-paced-data-driven-learning-leads-to-stronger-student-outcomes Student success innovations that require active, self-paced, data-driven learning can lead to stronger outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-educators-build-stronger-community-ties Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-can-educators-build-stronger-community-ties Schools and districts need to both innovate and collaborate with their local communities in ways that build trust, clarify roles, & position schools to effectively meet the needs of 21st century students.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-a-digital-learning-environment-be-an-ecosystem Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-a-digital-learning-environment-be-an-ecosystem A focus group at EDUCAUSE 2014 identified the key features of a future digital learning environment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/investing-in-personalized-learning-strategies-to-improve-college-student-outcomes Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/investing-in-personalized-learning-strategies-to-improve-college-student-outcomes Jason Palmer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shares his passion for the power of education to transform lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/seeking-stronger-student-outcomes-try-making-comprehensive-changes-in-teaching-learning Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/seeking-stronger-student-outcomes-try-making-comprehensive-changes-in-teaching-learning Find out what worked in the first lesson that emerged from the work of NGLC’s higher ed tech innovation grant recipients. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-technology-a-natural-enabler-of-student-success Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/is-technology-a-natural-enabler-of-student-success Technology is already integral to students’ higher education experience, but is it a natural enabler of student success? In this post, learn how an innovation enabled by technology can fit with best practices for promoting student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-student-teacher-ratios-how-breakthrough-schools-invest-in-human-capital Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-student-teacher-ratios-how-breakthrough-schools-invest-in-human-capital How do personalized learning schools plan to use human capital resources? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-natives-vs-digital-immigrants Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:10:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/digital-natives-vs-digital-immigrants As the school year ramps up, it's easy for anyone to get caught up in an adversarial approach to technology and learning; digital immigrants versus digital natives. But it doesn’t have to be this way. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/10-lessons-learned-from-game-changers-and-ground-breakers Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:50:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/stories/10-lessons-learned-from-game-changers-and-ground-breakers These personalized learning pioneers have some powerful advice to give those looking to embark on the journey of education innovation and transformation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/7-ways-to-use-tech-to-improve-college-student-success Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/7-ways-to-use-tech-to-improve-college-student-success The reality we face in higher education today invites different approaches to promote student success. In this infographic, find out seven ways you can improve the odds using tech. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-road-to-college-career Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-road-to-college-career Readying students for college and career has been the focal point of K-12 education reform in recent years, and many new efforts feature technology in a starring role. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hey-princeton-consider-competencies Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/hey-princeton-consider-competencies With A’s doled out in almost half of all undergraduate courses—compared to only 15 percent in 1961— have grades become meaningless? Shifts in policy to curb grade inflation appear to be answering the wrong question. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-eaas-personalized-learning-platform-works Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-eaas-personalized-learning-platform-works At the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan, an online platform is shifting the way student-centered classes are structured. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-social-emotional-learning-and-habits-of-success Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-social-emotional-learning-and-habits-of-success Pick up some resources and strategies from Summit Public Schools and other schools that are creating assessments for social-emotional learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-personalized-learning-approach-to-professional-development-at-education-achievement-authority Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-personalized-learning-approach-to-professional-development-at-education-achievement-authority At Michigan's Education Achievement Authority, teachers experience personalized learning with a twist: sometimes, they're the students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-teachers-for-personalized-learning Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/preparing-teachers-for-personalized-learning A new teacher education program in Alabama prepares graduates for teaching in blended, competency-based, personalized learning environments. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-professional-learning-for-educators Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/reimagining-professional-learning-for-educators Teachers in breakthrough models schools are experiencing a new approach to professional development. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breaking-the-barriers-between-high-school-and-higher-ed Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breaking-the-barriers-between-high-school-and-higher-ed What is one of the biggest barriers for students transitioning from high school to college? It’s not test scores or grades; it’s what’s in their bank account. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-graduates-prepared-for-the-workforce Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-education-graduates-prepared-for-the-workforce Competency reports from NAU's Personalized Learning degree program help graduates stand out in the job market and link academic work directly to career preparation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/insourcing-vs-outsourcing Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/insourcing-vs-outsourcing Regional investment in building teaching talent is—and will continue to be—central to the success of next gen learning schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-nglc-innovations-show-evidence-of-student-success Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/three-nglc-innovations-show-evidence-of-student-success 3 colleges succeed in their grant-funded project work, both in terms of scale and positive effects on student success. They continue to thrive. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-and-business-models-in-higher-education Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-and-business-models-in-higher-education ​Insights from the 2014 Breakthrough Models Incubator convening in Washington, D.C.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exploring-the-potential-of-competency-based-education Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/exploring-the-potential-of-competency-based-education EDUCAUSE and NGLC present the second annual Breakthrough Models Incubator. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bma-teams-share-breakthrough-ideas-to-revolutionize-higher-ed Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bma-teams-share-breakthrough-ideas-to-revolutionize-higher-ed How can you solve the biggest problems plaguing colleges and universities the world over? From the inside, of course. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/integration-vs-breaking-out-of-the-box Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/integration-vs-breaking-out-of-the-box Redesign existing schools or create new schools: which approach to next gen learning design is best? It depends. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-down-resources-vs-grassroots-culture-building-support-for-k-12-next-gen-learning Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-down-resources-vs-grassroots-culture-building-support-for-k-12-next-gen-learning Who is driving the interest in city-based school incubators and entrepreneurial strategies? What are the incentives? The Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools initiative seeks to answer these questions by strengthening local connections, and leveraging both local and national resources. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-will-be-the-next-wave-of-classroom-technology Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-will-be-the-next-wave-of-classroom-technology The most probable ubiquitous wave of technology to next invade the classroom will be "wearables." Here's why. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/usc-hybrid-high-getting-results-for-students Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/usc-hybrid-high-getting-results-for-students In this interactive infographic, USC Hybrid High shares early results showing gains on California’s Academic Performance Index, ACT scores, and NWEA’s MAP. A remarkable year indeed. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-10-blogs-about-k-12-next-gen-learning Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/top-10-blogs-about-k-12-next-gen-learning As the newest member of the NGLC K-12 team, I wondered which blogs our grantees and staff considered the best blogs about next gen learning…these blogs topped the list. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-entrepreneurs-big-decisions-strategies-for-success Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educator-entrepreneurs-big-decisions-strategies-for-success Six Regional Funds for Breakthrough Schools ‘harbormasters’ will be investing in local efforts to spur long-term change. How will they approach big decisions about talent sourcing, school culture and new approaches? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-towards-next-gen-learning Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:34:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/moving-towards-next-gen-learning Reimagining the desired outcomes and the common student experience of America’s public schools is a messy, chaotic business–and that’s what real change looks like. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-communities-educators-in-six-regions-join-effort-to-develop-breakthrough-schools Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-communities-educators-in-six-regions-join-effort-to-develop-breakthrough-schools Local organizations to apply $25M in grants to accelerate student progress through personalized learning https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/announcing-the-2014-regional-funds-for-breakthrough-schools Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/announcing-the-2014-regional-funds-for-breakthrough-schools Educators, policy makers, entrepreneurs and students across the country are working to change the face of K-12 education in the 21st century. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/in-one-year-sc-turnaround-school-pulls-a-stunning-180 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/in-one-year-sc-turnaround-school-pulls-a-stunning-180 If 40,000 kids’ lives could be changed through education better tailored to their needs, would you believe it? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-much-time-does-it-take-to-be-prepared-for-your-future Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-much-time-does-it-take-to-be-prepared-for-your-future Mastering academic subjects does not guarantee success after high school anymore; students must also be prepared for postsecondary education and the workforce. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dollars-sense-analyzing-financial-decisions-in-nglc-k-12-breakthrough-model-schools Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dollars-sense-analyzing-financial-decisions-in-nglc-k-12-breakthrough-model-schools Is personalized learning meeting its productivity promise? The latest brief from the Center for Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) examines the budgets, operations, and sustainability of 20 breakthrough model schools in search of answers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/salesforce-coms-crm-system-becomes-a-21st-century-lms Tue, 27 May 2014 22:13:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/salesforce-coms-crm-system-becomes-a-21st-century-lms If you’ve taken or have taught postsecondary courses in the past 15 years, you’ve likely encountered the LMS – at College for America, it’s taken on a new form. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-breakthrough-model-school Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-breakthrough-model-school Building a Breakthrough Model School has its share of challenges. Trust me; I know. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-your-classroom-design-affect-student-learning Tue, 20 May 2014 12:02:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/does-your-classroom-design-affect-student-learning Is your classroom conducive to learning? Examine six environmental factors that may encourage—or impede—students' performance. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/financial-planning-for-improved-student-success-and-completion Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/financial-planning-for-improved-student-success-and-completion Recently, Austin Peay State University​ participated in NGLC’s Breakthrough Models Incubator.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-and-school-developers-challenges-lessons-learned-success-stories Tue, 13 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/educators-and-school-developers-challenges-lessons-learned-success-stories What excites our grant recipients, and what keeps them up at night? We asked, and our grant recipients answered. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-schools-design-their-own-edtech-platform Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/when-schools-design-their-own-edtech-platform Matchbook Learning’s executive team, its school’s leadership team, and teachers and students all take part in designing Spark, says CTO Al Motley. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/failure-is-not-an-option-sometimes-its-necessary Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/failure-is-not-an-option-sometimes-its-necessary According to speaker Kevin Jones, failure is an essential part of success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/16-schools-where-students-will-learn-differently Tue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/16-schools-where-students-will-learn-differently NGLC announced 16 additional breakthrough school models selected in a national competition for launch grants. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-7-2-million-in-grants-to-help-launch-16-personalized-competency-based-schools Tue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-7-2-million-in-grants-to-help-launch-16-personalized-competency-based-schools $450,000 grants support new schools or redesigns in 10 states, to open this fall https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-breakthrough-schools-one-region-at-a-time Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creating-breakthrough-schools-one-region-at-a-time NGLC has a call out for regionally-based partner organizations to become local incubators of next generation learning. The goal is a critical mass of new or redesigned schools that meet the needs of individual students and result in dramatic improvements in student outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-and-partners-announce-national-and-regional-k-12-planning-grant-recipients Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-and-partners-announce-national-and-regional-k-12-planning-grant-recipients Grants to support the development of 21 new or redesigned school plans https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/local-incubators-help-educators-dream-up-solutions-to-the-k-12-design-problem Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/local-incubators-help-educators-dream-up-solutions-to-the-k-12-design-problem 13 innovative school models in DC and Chicago were selected for NGLC planning grants and join 8 grant recipients selected in a national competition. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-nglc-style Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/design-thinking-nglc-style Educators are devising new solutions to the most intractable problems in K-12 and higher ed—and design thinking puts students at the center of the process. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-physical-spaces-inspire-innovation Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:58:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/can-physical-spaces-inspire-innovation A recently-released NGLC publication examines the facility, use of space, and physical environment at e3 Civic High in San Diego. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-national-competition-will-name-local-incubators-to-develop-breakthrough-schools Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-national-competition-will-name-local-incubators-to-develop-breakthrough-schools Available grants aim to catalyze and support fundamentally redesigned schools through personalized, blended, and competency-based learning https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-small-small-world Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-a-small-small-world Great educational innovation is happening across the globe. We all know that. But sometimes it rises up and kind of smacks you across the face – in a good way. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-a-high-eq-how-nglc-schools-promote-social-emotional-learning Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/developing-a-high-eq-how-nglc-schools-promote-social-emotional-learning Empowering students to direct their own learning is a priority in nearly all NGLC breakthrough schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relevance-the-most-important-word-in-education Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/relevance-the-most-important-word-in-education All students really need to learn something is access and community. The role of the teacher, then, is to plant the seed of inquiry and facilitate. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-learning-in-k-12-schools Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:01:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/competency-based-learning-in-k-12-schools Find out how NGLC breakthrough schools adopt the design principle of Self-Pacing and Mastery-Based Credit so students move at their own optimal pace and receive credit when they demonstrate mastery. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/activate-instruction-helps-summit-public-schools-personalize-learning Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/activate-instruction-helps-summit-public-schools-personalize-learning NGLC has embarked upon a new publication series, Next Gen Tools. Today, we share with you the first brief in the series, Next Gen Tools: Activate Instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/no-better-choice-for-the-scholars-we-serve Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/no-better-choice-for-the-scholars-we-serve To create a whole new type of school by building a Next Generation High School ​is ​an amazing opportunity to shift the paradigm of education. ​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-skill-practice Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/getting-the-most-out-of-skill-practice Practicing skills is important. But what is the right amount of practice and how much does a delay in feedback reduce its effectiveness? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-classroom-design-at-merit-prep Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:15:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-classroom-design-at-merit-prep How do you design a space for next gen learning? Merit Prep created classroom spaces that accommodate team-teaching within a flex blended learning model. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-model-types-of-nglc-breakthrough-schools Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:35:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-model-types-of-nglc-breakthrough-schools Next gen schools are incorporating blended learning models in order to personalize learning for students. But their choice of how to blend face-to-face and online learning depends on their mission, culture, and learning philosophy. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/resource-allocation-at-nglc-schools-a-progress-report Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/resource-allocation-at-nglc-schools-a-progress-report What do preliminary financial and operational results from a set of innovative, blended learning models tell us about the nature of these pioneering school designs? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-mission-market-and-margin-meet-is-the-sweet-spot-for-innovative-business-models Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/where-mission-market-and-margin-meet-is-the-sweet-spot-for-innovative-business-models When you turn your attention to outcomes and student success, don't forget how your business models may need to evolve. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-schools-profiles-a-guide-to-next-gen-learning Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-schools-profiles-a-guide-to-next-gen-learning NGLC just released the Rosetta Stone to next gen learning schools. We call them profiles because they profile 27 next gen school models. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-updates-profiles-of-27-breakthrough-schools Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/nglc-updates-profiles-of-27-breakthrough-schools These one-page snapshot publications provide a quick overview of K-12 grant recipients’ personalized learning models and their plans for breakthrough change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-schools-thriving-in-detroit Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-schools-thriving-in-detroit Four personalized, blended, competency-based schools in Detroit are excellent examples of seven design principles for next generation learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choosing-the-right-scaling-strategy-for-your-school-model Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/choosing-the-right-scaling-strategy-for-your-school-model One of the criteria NGLC uses in selecting potential launch (and to a somewhat lesser extent planning) grantees is scalability. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-teachers-of-middle-school-math Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/supporting-teachers-of-middle-school-math A teacher forum to support the pilot of an educational game evolves into a national conference for middle school math educators. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-for-launching-a-breakthrough-model-school Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-for-launching-a-breakthrough-model-school ​Four leaders of NGLC-funded breakthrough schools share lessons learned from their first year launch.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/starting-out-on-the-right-foot Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/starting-out-on-the-right-foot Wisdom from leaders of new and redesigned school models https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/batter-up-launch-grants-on-deck-planning-grants Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/batter-up-launch-grants-on-deck-planning-grants Game essentials for your Wave IV application and winning breakthrough school. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglcs-fall-semester-of-learning-part-i Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglcs-fall-semester-of-learning-part-i We view the fall as a time to help support our expanded portfolio of grantees by providing multiple learning opportunities—both in-person and virtually.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/and-the-winners-of-the-breakthrough-models-academy-competition-were-all-twelve-teams Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/and-the-winners-of-the-breakthrough-models-academy-competition-were-all-twelve-teams Twelve Breakthrough Models Academy teams culminated their work to create innovative designs for enhanced student success by presenting the designs publicly at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativity-and-technology-at-the-educause-annual-conference Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/creativity-and-technology-at-the-educause-annual-conference A look at the keynote talks from Sir Ken Robinson, Jane McGonigal, and Paul LeBlanc at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-create-a-video-of-next-generation-learning-in-action Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-create-a-video-of-next-generation-learning-in-action Why not share through images and a storyline what you are doing with next generation learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/catch-66 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/catch-66 Andy Calkins looks at the difficult dance of coordinating three aspects of education reform: new kinds of practice, new kinds of products, new kinds of policies. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-that-mean Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-does-that-mean How Cornerstone Charter Health HS's unique educator roles—Rigor Manager, Relevance Manager, Relationship Manager, Course Manager, and Lab Monitor—work together to support students’ learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-chicago-and-elsewhere-a-both-and-strategy-expands-next-gen-learning Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/in-chicago-and-elsewhere-a-both-and-strategy-expands-next-gen-learning The new NGLC Regional Funds effort launched its second pilot city with Breakthrough Schools: Chicago. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-local Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-power-of-local Using an incubator approach—a community of practice with supports—the NGLC Regional Fund invites local communities to connect when redesigning schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-aims-to-catalyze-ed-innovation-with-urban-incubator-partnerships Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-aims-to-catalyze-ed-innovation-with-urban-incubator-partnerships $3.6M in grants from NGLC's 'Breakthrough Schools Regional Fund' will support planning and launch of school models that accelerate student learning, integrate online learning with traditional instruction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-ingredients-for-a-better-blend Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/six-ingredients-for-a-better-blend Is there a direct link between using blended learning to expand access to excellent teachers and improving students’ learning? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-and-technology-in-horry-county-schools Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/innovation-and-technology-in-horry-county-schools ​Whittemore Park MS was selected as a pilot site for TransformSC and Loris Elementary participated in a White House-sponsored Google+ Hangout on connected classrooms.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/staffing-for-better-blended-learning Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/staffing-for-better-blended-learning To use blended learning to its full potential, school leaders must combine high-quality digital learning with excellent teaching. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/out-of-the-box-and-still-walled-in Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/out-of-the-box-and-still-walled-in EOC exams may be useful in high-performing schools with conventional courses, this strategy is less universally helpful and relevant for next gen schools.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-schools-represent-the-future-of-k-12-education Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-generation-schools-represent-the-future-of-k-12-education On July 15, NGLC announced 38 recipients​ of NGLC breakthrough school model grants. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-schools-that-generate-real-value-for-vulnerable-students-part-2-of-2 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-schools-that-generate-real-value-for-vulnerable-students-part-2-of-2 Three additional missteps educators take when designing blended, personalized, proficiency-based schools, with advice for what to do differently. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-schools-that-generate-real-value-for-vulnerable-students-part-1-of-2 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/designing-schools-that-generate-real-value-for-vulnerable-students-part-1-of-2 Chris Sturgis of MetisNet walks through the first two of five missteps educators take when designing blended, personalized, proficiency-based schools, with advice for what to do differently. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/considering-a-hybrid-model-csun-workshop-convenes-faculty-from-across-the-csu-system Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/considering-a-hybrid-model-csun-workshop-convenes-faculty-from-across-the-csu-system For college students, “do the math” means more than “figure out what’s obvious.” It often means “increase your chances of finishing a college degree.” https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-models-academy-focusing-on-innovation-that-transforms-higher-education Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-models-academy-focusing-on-innovation-that-transforms-higher-education ​A coach at the Breakthrough Models Academy shares her perspective that the program generated fresh thinking and a new understanding of leadership among the participants.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/e2coach-customized-support-for-learning-success Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/e2coach-customized-support-for-learning-success E2Coach, a project at the University of Michigan funded by NGLC, shows students their progress in a class and gives them individual ideas to improve their outcomes. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-things-you-should-know-about-planning-and-opening-a-next-gen-school Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/7-things-you-should-know-about-planning-and-opening-a-next-gen-school A set of distilled wisdom for anyone endeavoring to plan or open a next gen school, including those in existing schools trying a new design, are presented in seven takeaways. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-blended-blackstone-valley-prep Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/building-a-blended-blackstone-valley-prep After attending the NGLC Summer Institute, our heads are swimming with words like change management, short cycle innovation and multi-classroom leadership. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-accelerates-new-k-12-personalized-learning-school-designs Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-accelerates-new-k-12-personalized-learning-school-designs $6.6M in grants will support the launch and planning of breakthrough school models that accelerate student learning by integrating online learning with traditional instruction https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/putting-the-breakthrough-in-breakthrough-model-schools Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/putting-the-breakthrough-in-breakthrough-model-schools Today, NGLC announces eight new recipients of $450,000 breakthrough school model launch grants and 30 recipients of $100,000 planning grants. There's a lot to observe about these varied and enormously promising school designs, but at some level, this is the most important: Each of the 38 applications makes you think, "Ooh! I want my kid to go to THAT school!" https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-clickers-increasing-student-learning-through-in-class-polling-using-web-enabled-devices Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/beyond-clickers-increasing-student-learning-through-in-class-polling-using-web-enabled-devices IPAL, In-class Polling for All Learners, encourages in-class polling by making this interactive pedagogy easier and less costly (think “free”). https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-about-self-directed-learning Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:24:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/its-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. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/increasing-teacher-engagement-digital-resources-for-algebraic-reasoning-part-2 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/increasing-teacher-engagement-digital-resources-for-algebraic-reasoning-part-2 Deborah Ives describes how WNET/Thirteen expanded the Common Core-aligned algebra content covered by Get the Math in response to teachers’ requests for even greater integration into their curriculum. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/increasing-teacher-engagement-digital-resources-for-algebraic-reasoning-part-1 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/increasing-teacher-engagement-digital-resources-for-algebraic-reasoning-part-1 Deborah Ives describes how Get the Math relates algebraic reasoning to the real world and how teachers can integrate the digital resource into their curriculum. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-data-to-drive-instruction-as-easy-as-washing-your-hands Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:29:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/using-data-to-drive-instruction-as-easy-as-washing-your-hands Learning from teachers who have changed their practice through their use of online tool ASSISTments, to use data and give students immediate feedback. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-learned-engaging-students-deeply-as-project-partners Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-learned-engaging-students-deeply-as-project-partners ​Undergraduate students serving as collaborators are vital project partners for Wake Forest’s BioBook, a low cost open-source integrated teaching and learning environment. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethink-planning-and-designing-for-k-12-next-generation-learning Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/rethink-planning-and-designing-for-k-12-next-generation-learning This flexible and dynamic toolkit developed by iNACOL and NGLC can help you manage change and connect with experts to design next gen learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-nglc-breakthrough-school-models-disruptive Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-nglc-breakthrough-school-models-disruptive This post examines the disruptive nature of NGLC breakthrough school model grantees in light of the new Christensen Institute paper on K-12 blended learning and the theory of hybrids.​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improving-teacher-conditions-careers Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/improving-teacher-conditions-careers Tom Vander Ark and Carrie Schneider discuss teachers, teaching, career paths, and blended learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridge-to-success-ready-for-crossing Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bridge-to-success-ready-for-crossing The collaborators on Bridge to Success have recently wrapped up the project’s active phase. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/early-wins-and-alphas-top-ten-list-for-new-blended-operators Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/early-wins-and-alphas-top-ten-list-for-new-blended-operators The first year of a blended learning school is messy but rewarding. Find out how to set your school up for long-term success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-all-the-buzz-about-detroit Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/whats-all-the-buzz-about-detroit Education in Detroit is coming out of the tailspin. There are some very good schools serving high need populations and it rivals the Bay Area for innovations in blended learning.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-the-lean-startup Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-and-the-lean-startup ​Lessons for redesigning K-12 schools from ​The Lean Startup ​by Eric Ries. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/do-the-math-sails-into-tennessee-high-schools Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/do-the-math-sails-into-tennessee-high-schools Through SAILS, high school students in Tennessee can become college ready in math with Chattanooga State's Do the Math course. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/promise-and-challenge-of-the-lps-oakland-college-launch-program Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/promise-and-challenge-of-the-lps-oakland-college-launch-program For high schoolers, online college courses with supportive wrap-around services provide an on-ramp to college that can greatly increase student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-next-generation-learning Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/measuring-next-generation-learning If new approaches to pedagogy are measured against old, insufficient benchmarks, won't they suffer by comparison, and potentially set the entire reform effort back? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bold-enough-unpacking-the-evaluation-criteria-for-wave-iv Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bold-enough-unpacking-the-evaluation-criteria-for-wave-iv Is my school design bold enough? What is bold, anyway? I was recently asked this question by an educator and for good reason. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-yes-now-what Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/blended-learning-yes-now-what Suggestions for schools looking to blended learning as a potential solution​ to personalize learning have a sense of urgency but may be stuck on what to do next. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-seeks-innovative-staffing-models Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-seeks-innovative-staffing-models NGLC grantee Match Education is a pioneer in adopting innovative approaches to staffing to ensure maximal access to excellent teachers.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/pathway-to-possibility-a-framework-is-renovated-and-refined Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/pathway-to-possibility-a-framework-is-renovated-and-refined NGLC re-releases a foundational white paper presenting the six dimensions of next generation learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaborative-course-design-with-oer-in-the-kaleidoscope-open-course-initiative Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/collaborative-course-design-with-oer-in-the-kaleidoscope-open-course-initiative Three aspects of collaborative course design made a difference in the success of the Kaleidoscope Open Course Initiative, now Lumen Learning, https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-finance-study Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-finance-study One goal of NGLC is to demonstrate that blended, personalized, mastery-based approaches can be achieved at equal or lower costs than current norms.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/placing-students-at-the-heart-of-school-innovation Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/placing-students-at-the-heart-of-school-innovation Summit Public Schools uses an iterative process to learn from their students experience, to ensure that they are continuously adapting to meet students' evolving needs. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-from-k-12-innovators-who-gathered-in-new-york-and-chicago Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/learning-from-k-12-innovators-who-gathered-in-new-york-and-chicago Highlights from two key K-12 digital education conferences: Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools Spring Meeting and the Digital Media & Learning Conference. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/your-invitation-to-design-and-improve-competency-based-learning-models Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/your-invitation-to-design-and-improve-competency-based-learning-models We don’t issue a driver’s license just because a person read the manual. How, then, might we award school credit based on performance not seat time? https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launch-new-schools-lean-startup-eric-ries Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/launch-new-schools-lean-startup-eric-ries ​​Since NGLC’s recent investments (Waves IIIa​, IV​) have been about starting new Breakthrough Schools​, I decided it was time to pick-up The Lean Startup by Eric Ries​. ​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-deeper-learning-in-compass-physics Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/assessing-deeper-learning-in-compass-physics Through CoMPASS, students are showing deep understanding of core physical science concepts and demonstrating use of science reading and writing literacy skills https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-academic-and-business-models-for-k-12-schools-resources-for-wave-iv-applicants Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-academic-and-business-models-for-k-12-schools-resources-for-wave-iv-applicants Examples of and theoretical and evidence-based perspectives on academic and business modeling for "breakthrough" secondary schools.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learner-analytics-as-a-springboard-to-cultural-change Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:36:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/personalized-learner-analytics-as-a-springboard-to-cultural-change Scaling the Online Student Profile—transferring the technology, training faculty, thousands of students using it—exceeded our expectations. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-fourth-wave-of-next-generation-learning-challenges-to-invest-12-million-for-new-schools Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-fourth-wave-of-next-generation-learning-challenges-to-invest-12-million-for-new-schools Grants to identify and support fundamentally redesigned, scalable whole-school models that combine the best of traditional brick-and-mortar and online learning​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-announces-12m-in-new-grants Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-announces-12m-in-new-grants NGLC announces $9 million to help launch 20 new “breakthrough” model secondary schools and $3 million to fund 30 early-stage planning efforts to design yet more of these personalized, blended, competency-based schools. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-exceed-expectations Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/how-to-exceed-expectations In this guest post, Preetha Ram details how the work with OpenStudy evolved over the course of their NGLC grant period. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-analytics-to-study-and-improve-learning Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:28:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/leveraging-analytics-to-study-and-improve-learning With E2Coach, the University of Michigan is using data and student and faculty feedback to tailor support to students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/continued-conversations-data-is-a-tool-action-is-the-key Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/continued-conversations-data-is-a-tool-action-is-the-key For the Iowa Community Colleges Online Consortium it’s critical to have data on how online students are doing … but not as important as using that data to improve outcomes. ​​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-the-next-generation-of-learning-eli-2013 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/advancing-the-next-generation-of-learning-eli-2013 NGLC staff and grantees walked away from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Meeting in Denver this week filled to the brim with new understanding about the work of next generation learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-models-break-new-ground-promote-system-redesign Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-models-break-new-ground-promote-system-redesign Many NGLC schools illustrate innovative staffing strategies that extend the reach of great teachers, pilot new platforms, and model new resource allocation patterns.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-do-the-math-to-high-schools Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-do-the-math-to-high-schools Leaders of the “Do the Math” project worked with Education Trust to redesign developmental math programs at three community colleges. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-models-blend-tech-experiences Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/next-gen-learning-models-blend-tech-experiences Thousands of schools are incorporating deeper learning strategies ​and innovative examples of new schools blending personalized learning technologies with hands-on and experiential learning. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-from-a-year-of-edtech-innovation Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/lessons-from-a-year-of-edtech-innovation The team behind Gooru, a free search for learning, share lessons learned after their NGLC implementation. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nex-gen-models-attack-problems-leverage-opportunities Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nex-gen-models-attack-problems-leverage-opportunities It’s great if you think you have a good sense of how a next-generation school would work, but good luck trying to get funding. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-potential-of-games-and-simulations-in-higher-education Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-potential-of-games-and-simulations-in-higher-education Digital games have potential as a higher education learning environment. NGLC project simSchool seeks to realize that potential by providing a “flight simulator for teachers. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-a-next-gengineer Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/are-you-a-next-gengineer We’re looking for a few good change agents. The mission: transforming higher education to make it as effective, relevant, accessible, and affordable as our 21st-century society is requiring it to be. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/understanding-the-human-element-of-blended-learning Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/understanding-the-human-element-of-blended-learning Without the human element, the disruptive innovation of blended learning, specifically in the urban setting, does not survive as anything more than theory. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/edison-the-science-of-sustainability-and-the-value-of-invalidation Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/edison-the-science-of-sustainability-and-the-value-of-invalidation This blog is the fourth in a series of posts reflecting on a recent gathering of Wave II grantees. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/19-promising-and-common-core-aligned-tools-and-resources-for-middle-school-classrooms Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:24:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/successes/19-promising-and-common-core-aligned-tools-and-resources-for-middle-school-classrooms The digital tools developed by NGLC grantees include collections of vetted digital curriculum, virtual games, professional development for teachers, and complete learning module packages for grades 6-9 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/oh-data-i-still-havent-found-what-im-looking-for Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:53:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/oh-data-i-still-havent-found-what-im-looking-for You'd think having such a data-driven culture makes the addition of blended learning data a party all the time, but when it comes to blended learning data, I can’t get no satisfaction. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dispatches-from-the-field-big-ideas-fest Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/dispatches-from-the-field-big-ideas-fest ​This week, NGLC staff headed west to attend Big Ideas Fest, an annual gathering of teachers, policymakers, funders, and researchers dedicated to surfacing “big ideas” in education.​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-releases-profiles-of-latest-grantees Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/nglc-releases-profiles-of-latest-grantees These one-page snapshots provide a quick overview of each NGLC school/college and their plans for breakthrough change. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-is-learning-in-a-mixed-reality-environment-and-what-exactly-is-an-embodied-lesson Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/what-is-learning-in-a-mixed-reality-environment-and-what-exactly-is-an-embodied-lesson SMALLab Learning is creating immersive and engaging learning experiences for students by integrating mixed reality technologies with learning science. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-52-million-in-follow-on-funding-to-four-current-postsecondary-grantees Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-52-million-in-follow-on-funding-to-four-current-postsecondary-grantees Institutions recognized for their efforts in increasing course completion, persistence, and college completion https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-54-million-in-latest-grants-supporting-breakthrough-models-for-college-readiness-and-completion Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-announces-54-million-in-latest-grants-supporting-breakthrough-models-for-college-readiness-and-completion NGLC grants support blended, personalized learning models—​20 secondary schools and 10 postsecondary degree programs in all​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-schools-and-colleges-hitting-the-accelerator-pedal Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/breakthrough-schools-and-colleges-hitting-the-accelerator-pedal The 20 secondary school model creators and 10 designers of innovative postsecondary degree programs in NGLC’s Breakthrough Model cohort aren’t interested in slowing anybody down. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bottles-and-bottlenecks-learnzillion Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/bottles-and-bottlenecks-learnzillion LearnZillion is working on a web app that captures small examples of great teaching through screencasts and shares them with teachers and students. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-quest-to-understand-americas-math-problem Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/a-quest-to-understand-americas-math-problem Ko’s Journey creator Scott Laidlaw of Imagine Education describes how a quest to teach math to middle schoolers turned into a bigger quest to understanding how so many classrooms do it wrong. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/xtreme-innovation Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/xtreme-innovation NGLC's latest “re-invention” challenge to secondary and postsecondary educators and innovators pushes the needle on fundamentally rethinking education itself. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-12-new-breakthrough-models-for-college-readiness-and-completion-receive-nglc-funds Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-12-new-breakthrough-models-for-college-readiness-and-completion-receive-nglc-funds NGLC today announced $4.5 million in grants for comprehensive new secondary school and college models that use technology to reach targets for affordability and student success. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-identifies-five-breakthrough-whole-school-models-for-college-readiness Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-nglc-identifies-five-breakthrough-whole-school-models-for-college-readiness $750,000 in pre-launch grants to five middle and high school developers that will open new schools in Fall 2012 https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-to-invest-12-million-in-breakthrough-personalized-models Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-to-invest-12-million-in-breakthrough-personalized-models NGLC seeks approaches that can help all students—but especially low-income students and students of color—develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead productive lives. https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-announces-7-million-for-innovative-solutions-meet-common-core-standards Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-announces-7-million-for-innovative-solutions-meet-common-core-standards NGLC funded 19 technology-enabled programs helping students master 7th- to 9th-grade-level math and literacy aligned with the Common Core State Standards​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-names-first-grant-recipients Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-next-generation-learning-challenges-names-first-grant-recipients New projects identify and expand innovative technology-enabled approaches that improve college completion in the United States​ https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-educause-announces-20-million-for-next-generation-learning-challenges Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/press-release-educause-announces-20-million-for-next-generation-learning-challenges The collaborative, multi-year initiative aims to help dramatically improve college readiness and completion in the United States through the use of technology.​