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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Many Teachers Can a Building Be?
When we design our schools, we make a concrete commitment to the kind of teaching and learning we hope to see happen inside them
Place-Based Learning Goes International: Lessons from Luxembourg
Nicole Assisi, a leader in innovative change, shares insights about what makes a strong work-based learning program.
To My Children: Letters From An Educator and Parent
By: Timothy Jones I’ve been blessed with many opportunities to speak as an educator and an innovator. I want to take this opportunity to speak as an educator but from the lens of a parent. As a parent of two young adult children I often find myself reflecting on their…
Career Pathways In A Rapidly Changing World: US Career Pathways Story
Learn about the changing mentality around college and careers in the U.S. Understand the impact of cost and available options.