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Next Gen Science Standards 101
The Institute for Science and Math Education at the University of Washington recently offered a crash course on the Next Gene...
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DragonBox: This Is How You Gamify
DragonBox develops a user’s fundamental skills in algebra before teaching its context and application.
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Know Think Do
For John Danner, learning can be thought about in three parts: the need to know things, how to solve problems, and how to be ...
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Celebrating MOUSE: 15 Years of Engaging Kids, Narrowing Divide
MOUSE celebrated their 15th Anniversary on May 20th with a student led exhibit demonstrating the latest technologies and by h...
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Charter School Authorizing 2.0
Within the richness and diversity of the ed reform sector, the practice of charter school authorizing isn’t the trendiest. ...
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Demonstrated Competence
The goal of school is learning but we still manage it based on time. Students still progress a year at a time after a 180 day school year along with other kids their age. Occasionally politicians call for an end to social promotion, but just mean making struggling students repeat a grade. We didn’t really have a b...
one year ago by Tom Vander Ark
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iNACOL President & CEO Discusses Vision for Proficiency-Based Learning
David Nagel with THE Journal recently interviewed iNACOL, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, President and CEO Susan Patrick about her vision to shift from a system based on seat time to proficiency- and competency-based learning models in her recent report, "Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy...
one year ago by Getting Smart Staff
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NACSA Releases Viewpoint On Authorizing Online Learning
The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) released today "Authorizing Online Learning," a Viewpoint article by iNACOL President and CEO Susan Patrick and Chair Tom Vander Ark that targets key questions around authorization, enrollment and funding of online learning.
one year ago by Getting Smart Staff
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Starting a Virtual School
Do students in your district have access to online courses ...
one year ago by Tom Vander Ark
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The Road Ahead for Vegas
Former Colorado commissioner Dwight Jones took on a big new challenge as Clark County superintendent. He recently released A Look Ahead, a roadmap for improvement of Las Vegas schools.
one year ago by Getting Smart Staff
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Digital Learning Now for Charters
With less funding than traditional schools, charters have more incentive to find solutions that can boost achievement and reduce operating costs.
one year ago by Tom Vander Ark
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Changing the Learning Curve
Using digital learning and personalized learning there is a way to change the learning curve, especially during major budget cuts.
2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark
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