Posts by Rebecca Midles
Competency-Based Education
The Transcript Trap: Why Our Students Need Credentials, Not Just Grades
Our education system should prioritize credentials over grades to better prepare students for a dynamic workforce.
Leadership
Building Systems That Serve: The Power of the Getting Smart Innovation Framework
Explore the Getting Smart Innovation Framework for personalized, competency-based education that empowers all students.
Schools Worth Visiting
Customizing Innovative Practices at Pinnacles Prep
Discover how Pinnacles Prep fosters personalized learning through innovative strategies and inclusive environments.
Competency-Based Education
Why High-Quality Learning Opportunities Must Be Personalized to Each Learner
Personalized learning tailors education to individual needs, making learning engaging and competency-based for student empowerment.
Equity & Access
Why High-Quality Learning Opportunities Must Be Accessible to Every Student
Core design principles for thriving learners include accessibility, personalization, purpose, joy, authenticity, and challenge for high-quality education.
EdTech
Virtual Voyages: Augmented and Virtual Reality Point Toward an Immersive Learning Future
Integrating AI and immersive technologies in education is more than a futuristic vision; it's a tangible reality that promises to transform how we teach and learn.
Equity & Access
Portrait of a Community to Empower Learning Transformation
This community-centered approach enriches the Portrait of a Graduate, ensuring the educational ecosystem aligns with stakeholders' values and needs.
Leadership
The Productive Tension of the Me and the We
Explore collective assessment and personalized graduate portraits to go beyond the conventional norms of education.
Competency-Based Education
Sneakers, Signals, and Systems: A New Era in Education
There’s something in the water at education conferences — sneakers have become the new conference dress code. This shift toward individuality, comfort and practicality is also representative of transformations we’re seeing in education. The 2024 Carnegie Summit marked not just a gathering of minds but a convergence of ideas…
Leadership
Transforming Learning, Deciding Where to Start: Practical Steps for Educational Leaders
Rebecca Midles showcases her tried and true design process for getting started with transforming learning systems.