For more than a century, schools have been shaped by an industrial-era model built for efficiency, standardization, and compliance. While that design achieved many of its original aims, it has not met the needs of all learners, and it no longer prepares young people for a rapidly changing world. In addition to content knowledge, learners... The post School Redesign Playbook appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.| Learner-Centered Collaborative
Every successful school redesign starts with the right team. This tool, Forming a Strong School (Re)Design Team, helps leaders intentionally build a group that represents the full school community, from leaders, educators, and learners, to families, and staff, who will guide the redesign process together. Note: We recommend using this tool as a supplementary resource... The post Forming a Strong School (Re)Design Team appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.| Learner-Centered Collaborative
Colorado Springs is changing fast. Like many communities across the country, it is being shaped by new demographics, emerging opportunities, and the need for creativity and critical thinking like never before. District 11 knew that West PK–8 Campus, one of its oldest schools, couldn’t simply layer new programs on top of old structures to meet... The post Big Moves at West Pk-8: The Power of Distributed Leadership in the School Redesign Process appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborat...| Learner-Centered Collaborative