Once in a while, I walk into a “classroom” and freeze. It is so hard to orient myself because there is so little that looks like the traditional school with the teacher in front, students at desks, and tables waiting for direction. I slowed down as we walked through the cafeteria at Kuna Middle School,….. Read More
Locations: Idaho
In recent years, there has been a lot more talk in Education about the science of learning…… Read More
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The series on Aotearoa New Zealand continues here with the second article on Hobsonville Point Secondary School.
One of the three principles driving Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS) curricular design is Connections. It starts with creating a culture, environment, and structure that strengthens relationships…… Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
The American high school diploma is a powerful benchmark, but a very weak credential. We want every teenager to walk across the stage to get their diploma. But what the diploma actually means is highly questionable. Some students receiving a diploma can barely read,….. Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
The series on Aotearoa New Zealand continues here with a look at Hobsonville Point Secondary School.
Co-construction, connection, and collaboration are the name of the game at Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS) in Auckland. Oh, and I’d add one more – challenging convention…… Read More
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There is so much more to share and so many stories from schools from New Zealand. But my time is up at CompetencyWorks. On to the next venture at LearningEdge!
For those of you thinking about learning about the education system in Aotearoa New Zealand,….. Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
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This is the tenth article in the series Baskets of Knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand, which highlights insights from a totally different education system about what is possible in transforming our education system. Read the first article here.
Aotearoa New Zealand offers so many insights and inspirations in our work to forge a personalized,….. Read More
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Locations: New Zealand
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Welcome to LearningEdge! As you can see it’s under construction.
I’ll be wrapping up CompetencyWorks on December 31st. And picking up here at LearningEdge January 1. It’s all a bit overwhelming, leaving a project I co-founded and launching independently. A bit like going over a huge rock in a river…… Read More
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All the photos of students actively engaged in learning are courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
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