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At 1EdTech’s 2025 Digital Credentials Summit in Phoenix, Arizona it was data, flow chart and taxonomy galore. For me, a few numbers from the opening keynote set the stage for the week: 65% of a person’s job will change every 5-7 years. If you follow Getting Smart regularly, this isn’t surprising, but the framing of […]
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School and system redesign is not new. Throughout the history of formalized education, educators and leaders have challenged the “one-size-fits-all” factory model, striving for more effective learning approaches. While this model increased access to education, it often failed to unlock every student’s full potential and demonstrate proficiency on critical outcomes. Today, we see a surge
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The future of education is deeper learning, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence. The branding is possibility. The vision (in Anaheim UHSD) is to “create a better world through Unlimited You.” That was the resounding message at the AI K-12 Deeper Learning Summit, held at the end of February in Anaheim. Educators, researchers, and students
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America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and
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By: Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth School choice has become increasingly competitive. With so many schools to choose from, traditional factors such as location, course offerings, and extracurricular activities no longer set a school apart. Parents now look for standout qualities—schools with a strong reputation built on glowing word-of-mouth reviews, exceptional educators, prestigious awards and recognitions, and
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The Southland College Preparatory Charter High School (SCPHS; also known as Southland College Prep, Southland College Prep High School, or simply Southland) is a College Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois. The school serves the communities of Richton Park, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Olympia Fields, and Park Forest. Southland College Preparatory Charter High School was formed in 2010 by Dr. Blondean Y. Davis as
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America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and
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America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and
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The journey of transformation in educational settings often remains invisible as it unfolds. Originating stories are typically revisited only years later, refined and polished, sometimes devoid of the rich, albeit chaotic, development moments. I am in constant search of surfacing the varied stages of implementation, and Pinnacles Prep is a valuable model for other institutions
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By: Rae Lymer and Beth Holland Diving into the Evidence: Virtual and Hybrid Models as High-Quality School Choice Options The White House recently issued an executive order making “school choice” a top education priority for the current administration. Although the order cites declining test scores and parent rights as the rationale driving this decision, it
