What’s the Right High School Size and Structure?
The size of high school institutions dictate how learners experience their secondary years but are smaller networks of education the answer?
“Height, Light and Exposed Structure”–Places That Display and Celebrate Learning
What better way to ensure learners feel empowered and heard than commemorating their student work in a thoughtful way where everyone can enjoy? We walk through learning spaces to explore how student pieces are celebrated.
Social-Emotional Learning and Whole Child Education: Approaches for Supporting Students’ Learning and Development
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Whole Child Education are two of the most common approaches for cultivating school systems that focus holistically on students’ well-being. How can education leaders best use them to effectively support students’ learning and development?
Personal Space for Safety, Wellness and Autonomy
When we take time to listen, kids ask for more quiet, small, reflective spaces in their schools. Randy Fielding explores how to create environments of wellness and belonging so all learners can thrive.
A Spatial Paradigm for Thriving Learners
School environments can be designed to foster holistically thriving learners. Fielding International’s Thriving Paradigm explains how.
The Future of High School
Nate McClennen explores the patterns emerging in high school redesign efforts and the journey ahead.
Having our Cake and Eating It Too
David Cook shares the chief elements of a learner-centered system and why measuring all learners the same doesn't work.
Profession-Based Movement and The State of Ecosystem in 2022
Gregg Brown shares how to assemble your community, assess your situation, find partners and take action to redesign education.
Innovative High School Schedules
Here are five sets of examples of innovative high school schedules that expand student opportunities while providing more collaborative time for teachers.
Microschools: From Micro Innovation to Serial Disruption
Microschools are not a new phenomenon, but they are an effective one and one that has the potential for scale and impact.