Career & Technical Ed
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Competency-Based Education
How to Design Schools to Grow Thriving Adults: A Provocation
Explore the essential processes in education that foster real-world competencies to help students become thriving adults, beyond traditional core subjects.
Equity & Access
How AI Knocks Down Classroom Barriers
Learn how AI is breaking down classroom barriers in language, interest, and accessibility, empowering educators to foster creativity and inclusivity in students.
New Pathways
Our Past, Present, and Future
Explore the transformative journey of NACA, showcasing the power of Indigenous-led education networks in fostering community-driven, holistic learning experiences.
Leadership
How the ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ Infuses Student Learning with Joy and Hope
Explore how educational leaders can balance accountability and joy by integrating strategies that foster purpose, agency, and belonging, creating vibrant learning environments that support student well-being and inspire them to thrive.
Equity & Access
Making Learning Relevant to Students’ Lives and Communities
An innovative Billy L. Lauffer Middle School project connects students with university professors and community mentors to ignite curiosity, access real-world STEM experiences, and reveal higher education pathways.
Equity & Access
Community-Centered Research & Development in Education
Exploring the role of R&D in public school innovation, emphasizing community collaboration, empathy-driven testing, and scenario planning for equity.
EdTech
AI in Education: Leading a Paradigm Shift
Exploring AI integration in education, this blog discusses its impact on teaching paradigms, personalized learning, and the future of educational technology.
Difference Making
Youth Design Day: Mapping Civic Learning Across Pittsburgh
Youth Design Day in Pittsburgh created a comprehensive map of civic learning opportunities, emphasizing youth-led and youth-centered spaces.
Leadership
5 easy steps for responsibly piloting AI and tech in education
Evaluate AI tools ethically, aligning with student needs and goals. Ensure they support, not burden teachers, while addressing potential biases.
Equity & Access
The Women Building Community to Support Microschool Growth and Sustainability
Microschools and learning cooperatives like Kind Academy are pioneering personalized, community-based education models, inspiring a nationwide education renaissance.