Learner-Centered
Student-authored pieces, learner storytelling, student voice.
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Learner-Centered
The School as a Whole Community Resource
Schools can serve as dynamic centers of community engagement by sharing resources, involving guest professionals, and fostering mentorship, benefiting both students and the community.
Learner-Centered
Avoiding Accidental Harm: Fostering Positive Impact on Students’ Lives
Author Jennifer D. Klein believes it is possible for educators not just to avoid accidental harm, but to teach intentionally toward the needs and identities of every child.
Learner-Centered
Using Schoolwide Design Sprints to Seed Student-Centered Culture
With a solid process and supportive staff, students can develop the confidence needed to take these skills to be critical thinkers and help solve real-world problems. Read more about how Macon Early College began using the design process as a way to plant the seeds for a more student-centered culture.
Learner-Centered
Bridging the Gap Between School and the Real World Starts With Agency
Red Bridge School is a novel educational institution nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco renowned for its innovative and student-centered approach to learning.