Creating a Learner-Centered District
Dr. Cory Steiner, Superintendent of Northern Cass School District in North Dakota shared their system-change journey. While their small rural district had graduation rates of 97-98% and proficient state test scores of 94%, they realized their students weren’t getting the skills needed to make decisions after graduation. This led to a shift in the district…
Read MoreWho You Know
Julia Freeland Fisher shares how her book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility…
Read MoreKen Kay Profile of a Graduate Webinar
Ken Kay, Chief Executive Officer of EdLeader21 joins us in this webinar to discuss EdLeader’s initiatives including the Profile of a Graduate. EdLeader21 is a professional learning community for education leaders committed to 21st-century education. (We apologize that the first 2.5 minutes of the video is silent.) [icon type=”icon-play”] Download the Powerpoint Slides
Read MoreMinnesota New Country School Webinar
Aaron Grimm, along with students Alia Meyer and Grace Wartman, from the Minnesota New Country School (MNCS) discuss the topic of MNCS’s Learner-Centered Environment. Aaron also shares information about “Responsive Classroom,” some of his work with EdVisions Online, and the Hope Survey.
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