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From traditional to transformational Taken together, the three dimensions of strategies, structures and funding allow systems to move from traditional education models that are compliance-driven and siloed to truly transformational ones. Traditional • Driven by what’s always been • Top-down • Compliance • Reactive • Siloed Transformational

From traditional to transformational Taken together, the three dimensions of strategies, structures and funding allow systems to move from traditional education models that are compliance-driven and siloed to truly transformational ones. Transformational • Driven by a vision for the future • Distributed • Support to ensure equity • Adaptive • Aligned

Real transformation doesn’t survive on momentum alone. It requires intentional planning, clear roles and resources aligned to long term goals – not short term fixes. knowledgeworks.org/resources/le... #EducationTransformation

Civic Education for Democratic Health and Thriving Futures Recentering civic education – supported by educators, families and emerging tools like AI – can strengthen democratic health, rebuild trust and prepare young people to shape a more resilient future.

Preparing students for uncertainty means embedding civic learning across schools, communities and digital spaces – so young people can see themselves as contributors, not bystanders. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fo... #ThrivingFutures #YouthVoice #CivicEngagement

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March 17: Join us to explore how district and state leaders can sustain personalized, competency-based learning by aligning priorities, reallocating resources toward high-impact practices and advancing innovation even as budgets tighten. knowledgeworks.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Leading Toward Transformation: Building Systems That Last Sustainability is the foundation of transforming education systems – not an afterthought. But what does it take?

Transforming education isn’t about quick wins; it’s about building systems that last. Sustainable change happens when strategies, structures and funding work together toward a shared vision. knowledgeworks.org/resources/le... #EducationTransformation

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Grounded in KnowledgeWorks’ future forecast, this webinar examines how AI is already influencing teaching and learning and draws on the latest AI research report from the Brookings Institution, which concludes that current risks are outpacing benefits. knowledgeworks.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

As Extreme Weather Disrupts Education, Schools Must Plan for the Next Disaster Prince & McCauley: Stronger buildings, adaptive school calendars, clean energy infrastructure and climate education for kids are good places to start.

NEW at @the74.bsky.social: Katherine Prince and Lauren McCauley explain how extreme weather is impacting education and how states are taking steps that align with our most recent forecast. www.the74million.org/article/as-e...

Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Personalized Learning Why should educators adopt AI, and what personalized learning practices are required for implementing AI in the classroom?

Educators across grade levels, subjects and specialties surfaced a shared set of six themes for how AI-enabled classrooms support personalization knowledgeworks.org/resources/ar...

Signals of Change: What Today’s Innovations Can Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Schools Emerging trends and innovative practices in schools signal what’s ahead for education. See examples of partnerships, technology use and adaptive strategies that prepare learning communities for tomorrow.

How can schools prepare for uncertainty? Start by noticing the signals of change. knowledgeworks.org/resources/si... #FutureReady #FutureEd #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation

The future doesn’t arrive unannounced. It sends signals. Learn how schools and organizations are leveraging partnerships, technology and creative solutions to prepare for what’s next. knowledgeworks.org/resources/si... #FutureReady #FutureEd #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation

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Join us for February’s Lead for Learners Network Meetup, where our focus will center on instructional frameworks and their role in supporting learner-centered practice. leadforlearners.org/events/ #LeadForLearners

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Feb. 10: Hosted by KnowledgeWorks, Advance CTE and Education Commission of the States, this session will feature education leaders from Arizona, Delaware and Montana sharing their state’s unique approaches to career-connected learning. knowledgeworks.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Imagining the Future of Educator Licensure: Minnesota’s Bold Step Forward Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is leading a forward-thinking initiative to modernize educator licensure.

Education decisionmakers can’t keep putting short-term fixes across a system. Here’s how Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is focusing on the future with long-term strategies. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ed...

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Authentic leadership is foundational to sustainable transformational change in education. When leaders align values, actions and learning, trust and learner centered systems follow. knowledgeworks.org/resources/4-... #AuthenticLeadership #EdLeadership #TransformationalChange

Article image of a student and teacher with a quote from the article, "States are increasingly encouraging high schools to find ways to make learning more meaningful and relevant to students by offering learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom."

As states explore new ways to capture student mastery, key considerations loom. Read more in a new article by NASBE and KnowledgeWorks authors in the #NASBEStandard www.nasbe.org/remaking-tra...

Publication cover image with quote from story "As state policymakers grapple with the disconnect between what transcripts say students have learned and what they actually need to be successful, the traditional transcript has come under scrutiny."

Some states are piloting innovative tools to capture student mastery, from North Dakota’s digital credential to diploma seals in Ohio and Indiana. Read about key state considerations for these innovations in the newest #NASBEStandard www.nasbe.org/remaking-tra...

What is student agency, and why is it important? Student agency is more than offering occasional choices; it’s about cultivating a growth mindset, ownership and accountability.

Voice. Choice. Ownership. Student agency helps learners grow into confident, capable problem-solvers.
Learn more: knowledgeworks.org/resources/st... #K12Education #AgencyInLearning

Ready to rally parents around personalized learning? Here’s how. Ready to rally parents and guardians around personalized learning? Here’s how.

10 ideas to build public will among parents and guardians around personalized, competency-based learning knowledgeworks.org/resources/ra...

The Child IS Chief: Honoring Student Identity and Agency A common misconception is that we "give" students agency, but really, we must avoid putting artificial caps on their agency.

Students are not blank slates. They carry knowledge, culture and capability into every classroom. Let’s honor that. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ho... #StudentCenteredLearning @kamehamehahawaii.bsky.social‬

Opening New Pathways: Evidence of Learning Acceleration in Public… "Opening New Pathways: Evidence of Learning Acceleration in Public Virtual and Hybrid Models" explores how public schools, when given the space to…

Districts across 5 states are successfully using virtual and hybrid learning to expand access, personalize instruction and re-engage students who were underserved by traditional models. Learn more practices.learningaccelerator.org/artifacts/op...

The Child IS Chief: Honoring Student Identity and Agency A common misconception is that we "give" students agency, but really, we must avoid putting artificial caps on their agency.

Real learning happens when students feel seen. Let’s build classrooms that reflect who they are. knowledgeworks.org/resources/ho...
#EducationMatters @kamehamehahawaii.bsky

EngageMN: A New Kind of Movement for Education in Minnesota A new bill in Minnesota supports real-world learning for credits. Read a young person's testimony in support of it.

A bill in Minnesota supports real-world learning for credits. Here’s how an education advocacy group and a former student in particular supported it. knowledgeworks.org/resources/en... #EngageMN

The Child IS Chief: Honoring Student Identity and Agency A common misconception is that we "give" students agency, but really, we must avoid putting artificial caps on their agency.

Are we supporting student agency, or just removing the barriers to it? This article explores how traditional education can suppress students' identities. Let’s create spaces where students can bring their full selves to learning. bit.ly/45FmOxt #StudentAgency @kamehamehahawaii.bsky.social‬

Student agency is about more than voice and choice. It’s the foundation of meaningful learning.
Explore why it matters and how educators can build it:

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#Education #StudentVoice #FutureOfLearning

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Learn more about five essential qualities to look for in a curriculum: knowledgeworks.org/resources/cu... #Curriculum

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From “nice” interactions to systemic change: the journey to collective efficacy starts here. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fr...

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Moving from collegiality to collective efficacy isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the shift that transforms schools. Learn how educators can build shared responsibility and impact student learning. knowledgeworks.org/resources/fr...

From Collaboration to Collective Efficacy: Lessons from Emerging Leaders Moving from collaboration to collective efficacy is essential for personalized, competency-based learning. How emerging leaders make it happen.

Building learner-centered systems starts with collective efficacy. See how leaders are doing it: knowledgeworks.org/resources/co... #EducationLeadership #EducationalLeadership #LeadForLearners

AI in the classroom: Preparing for a new era of teaching and learning AI is not going away in teaching or learning--whether we’re ready or not, it’s going to shape how our students live and work.

AI is no longer just a buzzword in education, it's reshaping how we teach and learn. In this piece, Lead for Learners community facilitator @imcdougall.bsky.social shares how he teaches his students to use #AI as a thinking partner, not an answer machine. www.eschoolnews.com/digital-lear...

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Did you know Google has a new search feature in which your preferred sources will feature more prominently. You can add KnowledgeWorks as a preferred source here: www.google.com/preferences/...

From Collaboration to Collective Efficacy: Lessons from Emerging Leaders Moving from collaboration to collective efficacy is essential for personalized, competency-based learning. How emerging leaders make it happen.

Collaboration feels good. Collective efficacy gets results. Explore the difference: knowledgeworks.org/resources/co... #EducationLeadership #EducationalLeadership #LeadForLearners