“The future of our country depends upon fully supporting and realizing the potential that multilingual learners bring to our communities. They need educators who are properly trained to support them,” writes author Laurie Gagnon. Micro-credential programs can help address this gap.
‘Innovating Through Proximity,’ Northgate School District Partners With a Resurgent Community Resource
A small public school district on the outskirts of Pittsburgh is leveraging partnerships–including a collaboration with neighboring Suburban General–to give students the flexibility to pursue anywhere, anytime learning.
In this piece in The 74, authors Devin Vodicka and Katie Martin share a new way to approach accountability called Accountability Plus. This approach includes the voices of students, families, teachers, administrators, businesses, and local leaders. Explore district examples oriented to the whole child.
The Heart of a Community: Lake Arthur Municipal Schools
Located 30 minutes outside of Roswell, NM, Lake Arthur is a small town with a population of 400 people. As a small district that serves as a resource to their community, Lake Arthur Municipal Schools is creating innovative opportunities for their students to grow.
The Portrait of a Nevada Learner Persists Through Pivots
In Nevada, learners and educators are collaborating to create a personalized, competency-based Portrait of a Nevada Learner. Authors Laura Jeanne Penord and Dillon Booker share key elements for implementation in Nevada: partnerships, patience, and persistence.