Posts by Shawnee Caruthers
Equity & Access
Afrofuturism as Liberation and Design with Ingrid LaFleur
Afrofuturism empowers marginalized communities by envisioning futures where Black excellence thrives, fostering innovation and representation in STEM and beyond.
New Pathways
The Time For Futures Is Now
Every decision we make shapes the reality for future generations. We must embrace not knowing, and prepare ourselves with new tools and mindsets that enable us to grapple with what could be and pay attention to signals that help predict and prepare for upcoming challenges.
New Pathways
Real World Learning in Action
Shawnee Caruthers shares why providing stakeholders the time and access to gain inspiration from their local community creates more educational prototyping for innovative student experiences.
Difference Making
Operation Breakthrough: Changing Life Trajectories From Birth to Citizenship
Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization dedicated to loving children and opening up their hearts to share what’s possible.
Future of Learning
Real World Learning Case Study: Kansas City Region
The Real World Learning initiative that mobilized over 75 high schools so that every student graduates with a diploma and authentic learning experience.
Competency-Based Education
Surviving the Extremes at the WPS Summit
Rashawn Caruthers details her attendance at the 2021 WPS Summit.
Difference Making
I Am a Teacher: A Pledge of Commitment and Unity
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the dedication, commitment and time educators pledge to every day learners.
Leadership
Schools That Create a Public: Larry Rosenstock on Leadership
Reflecting on a life spent teaching students and teachers how to “just try,” founder of High Tech High Larry Rosenstock shares his experiences, advice, and lessons learned.
Career & Technical Ed
Getting Clearer: Career and Technical Education
Too often CTE is put into a bucket for “kids not going to college,” but now the tides are shifting and the value of having hands-on experience combined with rigorous academic knowledge is becoming the priority.
Future of Learning
Teaching Through Change, Stories of Resilience: Austin ISD
By: Rashawn Caruthers. Rashawn shares how Stacey Shapiro of AISD and a member of The Learning Accelerator’s Strategy Lab cohort, is planning for resilient and equitable futures for her students.