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New Designs for School

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.
New Designs for School

Building a Breakthrough Model School

Building a Breakthrough Model School has its share of challenges. Trust me; I know.
Enabling Change

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.
Designing for Equity

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.​
Reimagining Assessment

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?
New Designs for School

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.
Reimagining Assessment

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.
Building Community

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.
Why Schools Need to Change

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.​​
New Designs for School

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.​