Da Vinci Connect TK-8
Da Vinci Connect TK-8 is a hybrid public charter school in Hawthorne, CA.
September 25, 2024
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Artifact: East Boston High School’s Understanding by Design Template- Stage 3
East Boston High School employs the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Teachers collaboratively develop units, focusing on clear learning outcomes and essential questions. By working backward from desired results, across three different stages of implementation, educators design instruction and assessments that align seamlessly. This resource shares the Stage 1 template; view Stage 1 and Stage 2 template.
September 17, 2024
Artifact: East Boston High School’s Understanding by Design Template- Stage 2
East Boston High School employs the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Teachers collaboratively develop units, focusing on clear learning outcomes and essential questions. By working backward from desired results, across three different stages of implementation, educators design instruction and assessments that align seamlessly. This resource shares the Stage 1 template; view Stage 1 and Stage 3 template.
September 17, 2024
Novi Virtual
Novi Community School District in Novi, MI, includes a virtual program for K-12 students.
September 13, 2024
Bismarck Public Schools Empower[Ed]
Empower[Ed] is a hybrid program for 11th and 12th grade students attending Bismarck Public Schools.
September 13, 2024
Executive Summary: Where, Why, How – Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape
This is the Executive summary for a report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape,” which explores the current state of virtual and hybrid learning models across the United States and their viability as a tool to expand access to high-quality education for students across the country. Explore the full report.
September 9, 2024
Report: Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape
This report from The Learning Accelerator (TLA), “Where, Why, How: Deepening Analysis of the U.S. K-12 Virtual Learning Landscape,” explores the current state of virtual and hybrid learning models across the United States and their viability as a tool to expand access to high-quality education for students across the country. Explore this report’s standalone executive summary.
September 9, 2024
Aurora Institute’s 2024 Federal Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute has released federal policy recommendations aimed at reshaping our public education system to be more personalized, competency-based, and equitable. The report highlights strategic guidance and recommendations for federal policymakers looking to advance learner-centered education.
This document outlines four core policy areas to advance learner-centered education and transform public education systems:
- Transforming systems of assessments
- Aligning accountability and data systems
- Supporting out-of-school learning opportunities
- Supporting innovation and continuous improvement through research and development
September 5, 2024
Artifact: East Boston High School’s Understanding by Design Template- Stage 1
East Boston High School employs the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Teachers collaboratively develop units, focusing on clear learning outcomes and essential questions. By working backward from desired results, across three different stages of implementation, educators design instruction and assessments that align seamlessly. This resource shares the Stage 1 template; view Stage 2 and Stage 3 template.
August 13, 2024
Artifact: East Boston High School’s Instructional Rounds
A key strategy for East Boston was implementing instructional rounds that allowed teachers to learn from and support each other. Here, teachers weren’t just teaching in silos, but observing each other’s classrooms, offering feedback, and sharing best practices. Imagine a seasoned math teacher observing a new colleague, and then offering pointers on fostering deeper student engagement with geometry problems. These rounds fostered a spirit of learning and growth among the entire faculty.
August 13, 2024