Deeper Learning: What We Know So Far
What is deeper learning? How can it help students become engaged in their own learning and development? Getting Smart featured an overview, including research...
NH school once in crisis, now a national model for student-centered...
Pittsfield Middle High School has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years. Facing a 40% reduction in enrollment, reduced funding, and low...
How To Weave Growth Mindset Into School Culture
California High School student Adilene Rodriguez spoke with KQED MindShift about how her teachers gave her confidence in the classroom through changing her approach...
When the focus is on the student, not the class
At Pittsfield Middle High School, student-centered learning has transformed the entire school culture--from grading, to the classroom schedule, to how teachers interact with students....
What do the 1950’s Air Force and some school classrooms have...
In the 1950’s, the Air Force realized performance results for pilots were improved when they stopped designing for "average" but made jet cockpits adjustable....
Are NH students ready for life after high school?
How can we know what is working for students in our public schools? Each student is different, with unique strengths and areas of need....
The Bell Curve is Nonsense
The “Bell Curve” has dominated how we think about learning and assessment and significantly limits the potential of our children. We know all kids...
Building a “culture of thinking” to help students become lifelong learners
Educators can help students build a "culture of thinking" that challenges them to deepen their understanding of the world around them and become lifelong,...
Parental engagement & personalized learning can help bridge achievement gap between...
According to an analysis by the New Hampshire Department of Education, school districts that spend the most money per pupil typically get the best...
Navigating Our Way: Respecting and Supporting All Pathways to Success
As Seymour and Sylvie grow up, they learn about and opt for two different pathways through learning and life. Neither path is better –...
