Competency-Based Education
Posts by Caroline Vander Ark
Leadership
11 Tips to Find the Elusive Work/Life Balance
As parents, educators and business leaders we should keep in mind the importance of staying balanced. The work/life balance can be difficult to find. Here are 11 tips that work for Team Getting Smart.
EdTech
E-Line Media Releases New World Game: Foxtales
E-Line Media recently announced the release of the first expansion to Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), Foxtales a World Game.
EdTech
Personalized Learning for Every Student with Highlight
Highlight from Education Elements is a cloud based personalized learning platform (PLP) being used in over 100 schools across the country serving more than 60,000 students.
EdTech
Startup Weekend Education Now Powered by 4.0 Schools
4.0 Schools announced this week they will be operating Startup Weekend Education and Workshops across the US.
EdTech
Infographic | Impact Investing Opportunities
This infographic highlights 10 education investment categories in education where advisors could make a significant impact.
Leadership
Your Planning Process Signals What’s Important to You
Designing a retreat? Building a budget? Making a plan? Think about what the process will signal to your community. We suggest a process that is simple, transparent, and inclusive. Remember, how may be as important as what you decide.
Leadership
8 Tips to Stop Micromanaging & Start Leading
Learning to manage well, and never micromanage will improve your team members’ job satisfaction, performance and attitude. The post features 8 tips to ensure successful management not micromanagement.
Personalized Learning
7 Personalized Learning Highlights
Our team shares what edleaders and organizations dedicated to bringing personalized learning to classrooms around the country reminded us this week.
Personalized Learning
Why I Hate Pink: Abandoning Gender Stereotypes
Caroline explores gender stereotypes and parenting. She argues we should ignite passions, teach children to always be learning and help them see the world of choices available.
Leadership
10 Ways to Foster An Entrepreneurial Mindset
Based on conversations and research this spring, Caroline shares 10 ways to foster an entrepreneurial mindset both individually and as an organization.