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How The Principles of Experimentation Can Support Postsecondary Decision-Making
One can facilitate conversations about postsecondary pathways within the classroom, empowering young people to share findings, feelings and hopes about their future.
Igniting North Carolina’s Future: SparkNC’s Innovative Approach to Education
SparkNC gives North Carolina students a competitive edge in an uncertain future through real world experiences, emerging tech exposure and more.
Why Entrepreneurship Might Save Our Kids—and the Rest of Us.
To be human is to be entrepreneurial, and this innate entrepreneurialism should begin to be nurtured at the same time kids are learning to read and tie their shoes.
The Future of Teaching Apprenticeships: Empowering Educators and Transforming Education
Apprenticeships provide an innovative way for educators to experience real-life challenges. It’s time to rethink these pathways for educators.
Using the Insights of Project Unicorn’s 2023 State of The Sector Report
Project Unicorn has released its 2023 State of the Sector Report, featuring insights from the field into the status of data interoperability in K-12 schools nationwide.
4 Principles for Transforming Education Institutions and Systems From the Inside
It is long past time to redesign what, why, how, where and with whom students learn. But such transformation relies on systems making space for innovators to drive change from the inside, and on innovators having faith in the ability of big systems to change.
3 Ways to Reimagine Professional Development in Districts
As district leaders, we have the opportunity to reimagine how we support educators with professional development through mentorship, patience and setting realistic expectations, preparing them for what’s next in K-12 education and ultimately creating equitable learning environments for our students.
The Global Credentialing Landscape: Messy, Massive and Meaningful
The international credentialing landscape is more complicated than ever and is a huge opportunity for certified, transferable innovation.
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.
How to Win Over Your Futures Skeptics
Working in systems change and driving innovation often creates skeptics. These skeptics are essential to include in your design process.