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Article: Building the Car While We’re Driving It
Data from across four districts shows that no design team feels like they’ve got everything “right” in their district when it comes to equity and resiliency in teaching and learning. Major disruptive events – like the move to remote schooling as a...
Real-Time Redesign Case Study: Cedar Rapids Community School District
This case study provides an overview of Cedar Rapids Community School District's experience progressing through Real-Time Redesign.
Real-Time Redesign Case Study: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
This case study provides an overview of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's experience progressing through Real-Time Redesign.
Gather Data Through Gamification
Teachers can collect quick data about student understanding creatively through individual and collaborative games. These online and offline tools boost engagement as students “play” the game and interact with content in an innovative way.
Video Pairing
When students are watching a video, adding activities like interactive handouts, reflection questions, and checks for understanding makes the learning more active.
Virtual Manipulatives
Students can show mastery of mathematical concepts by using virtual manipulatives to visually solve a problem.
Quarterly, Cross-Subject "Big Idea" Inquiry Projects
Colorado Springs School District 11 developed a teacher-led planning process for quarterly, cross-subject "big idea" arcs where students worked through six phases of learning with built-in reflection, culminating in a performance assessment.
Personalized, Teacher-Led Professional Development Days
To support teachers in the shift to remote and hybrid teaching, Colorado Springs School District 11 launched a series of teacher-led professional development sessions to support the internalization of remote and hybrid teaching practices.
"Listening Sessions" for Building Trust and Open Communication
Every month, the Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent hosts a Facebook Live session called “Beyond the Mask” to communicate district needs and changes and engage in conversation with students, teachers, families, and community members.
Daily Student Success Coaching
As a part of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School’s Success Coaching, students receive daily, one-on-one check-ins from staff members who inquire about physical, mental, and emotional health. Every student receives a success coach who connects with...
Graduate Profile as a Planning Tool to Support Teaching and Learning Pilots
Created based on community and staff feedback, Colorado Springs School District 11’s graduate profile outlines the eight core competencies the district believes all graduates need to embark upon graduation. The profile is frequently referred to as...