Category Archives: 2015-2011

The Connected Classroom: Understanding the Landscape of Technology for Student-Centered Learning

The Connected Classroom: Understanding the Landscape of Technology for Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page December 09, 2015   THE NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND PARTHENON-EY Across the country, educators and leaders have adopted, adapted, created and implemented a broad range of technology supports to help deepen student-centered learning opportunities. To help…

Education Indicators for Maine 2015

Education Indicators for Maine 2015 Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 28, 2015   EDUCATE MAINE In this report, Educate Maine examines 10 indicators around education access, achievement, and participation for Maine students. Beyond promoting discussion, this paper serves as a call to action for increasing engagement, positive dialogue, and support for promising…

Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Teaching

Educator Competencies for Personalized, Learner-Centered Teaching Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 01, 2015   JOBS FOR THE FUTURE AND THE COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS Student-centered learning is a powerful framework teachers can be used to deeply engage students and prepare them for college and careers. As student-centered learning becomes more…

A State Policy Framework for Scaling Personalized Learning

Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 01, 2015   KNOWLEDGE WORKS This policy framework identifies strategies to guide states and districts when scaling personalized learning. The framework – developed with insights from school districts, state education agencies, policymakers and education organizations – focuses on innovations…

Implementing Competency Education in K–12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders

Implementing Competency Education in K–12 Systems: Insights from Local Leaders Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 01, 2015   CHRIS STURGIS After five years of interviews and site visits with field leaders, this paper distills best practices from a handful of those converting to competency-based systems. Key highlights include strategies to engage, motivate,…

Centered on Results: Assessing the Impact of Student-Centered Learning

Centered on Results: Assessing the Impact of Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 29, 2015   NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION While many of the concepts and approaches that comprise student-centered learning (SCL) have deep roots in learning theory, the cognitive sciences, and youth and child development, empirical research on SCL’s impact…

Blended Instruction

Blended Instruction Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 07, 2015   EDUCATION CONNECTION AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) Digital technology is here to stay, with new tools and media for learning finding their way into schools and young people’s lives each year. But even as interest in technology-enhanced instruction grows, many educators struggle…

Maximizing Competency Education and Blended Learning: Insights from Experts

Maximizing Competency Education and Blended Learning: Insights from Experts Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page March 23, 2015   SUSAN PATRICK AND CHRIS STURGIS Today’s modern economy and higher education space demands a diverse and specialized array of academic, technical and problem-solving skills. To ensure students are both college and career ready, K-12 schools…

An Up-Close Look at Student-Centered Math Teaching

An Up-Close Look at Student-Centered Math Teaching Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page November 04, 2015   KIRK WALTERS, TONI M. SMITH, STEVE LEINWAND, WENDY SURR, ABIGAIL STEIN & PAUL BAILEY Today, far too many students see mathematics as a subject to be endured, rather than a subject of real-world importance and personal value.…

Equity in Competency Education: Realizing the Potential, Overcoming the Obstacles

Equity in Competency Education: Realizing the Potential, Overcoming the Obstacles Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page November 04, 2014   RAND EDUCATION AND JOBS FOR THE FUTURE Competency-based education is designed to promote equity by preventing students from falling behind. In practice, however, poorly implemented competency-based programs could inadvertently increase inequity – in opportunities…