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New Designs for School

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.
Why Schools Need to Change

Why Is Our 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.
Why Schools Need to Change

How Does Racism Generate 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.
Why Schools Need to Change

How Do We 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.
Why Schools Need to Change

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.
Building Community

NGLC Has a New Co-Director. Join Us in Welcoming Dr. Carlos Beato!

NGLC is building a whole new table. Meet the educator who’s going to co-lead in its design, construction, and use.
Building Community

Virtual Learning Excursions

Innovative Schools Virtual Learning Excursions are learning-focused "visits" for New England educators, students, and others interested in high school redesign.
Building Community

Vista Unified School District & Mission Vista High School

Discover how the learning model and strengths-based culture drives innovation and excellence at Vista Unified School District.
Designing for Equity

How to Make Senior Capstones Truly Anti-Racist

Alternative assessments are not inherently equitable without concerted effort.