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???? According to Gallup, nearly 44% of K-12 educators feel always or very often burned out, and asking them to adopt a transformational model like personalized, competency based education (PCBE) can intensify those pressures. ?? Come to our final session at #Aurora24 on Monday from 1:30 -2:30 in Bolden 6?for some real talk with educators Heather Harlen, M.A., M.Ed., Patty Homuth, and Holly O'Leary about sustaining teachers in PCBE models. Be ready for an interactive session where you'll leave with a list of practical ideas and a goal for supporting teachers at your school, district, or program. #Presenter #EducationConference #EducationLeader #CompetencyEducation #MasteryEducation

??Join us for our third session at #Aurora24 on Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 in Bolden 3 for an inspiring and grounded discussion on bringing personalized, competency-based education (PCBE) to life in innovative programs within traditional school districts. ?? In "How Leaders Are Creating PCBE Alternatives within Traditional Districts to Focus on Student-Centered Learning, Personalized Pathways, and Place-Based Learning Opportunities", you’ll hear insights from Sandra Moumoutjis, Crystal Danzy, Dannyelle Austin, Susan Poppe and Jose Rosado, Jr. about: ?? Equitably structuring learning in competency-based schools/programs to create personalized pathways to graduation/program completion. ??? Bringing the community in and taking learners out into the community to offer students opportunities for “credit” outside the regular classroom. ?? Managing? the realities of implementing an innovative model in a traditional district, including how to build buy-in and engage stakeholders. #Presenter #EducationConference #EducationLeader #CompetencyEducation #MasteryEducation

?? In our second session at #Aurora2024, find out how school and teacher leaders from across the country are cultivating changes in culture, mindsets, instruction, and systems in personalized, competency-based education (PCBE). ?? Join Sandra Moumoutjis, Crystal Danzy, Patty Homuth, Holly O'Leary, and Susan Poppe on Sunday in Empire D from 3:30 - 5 pm for their interactive Pre-Conference Workshop: A Deep Dive into the PCBE Transformation Process: The Why, What, and How for Navigating Essential Shifts and Defining Next Steps on Your Journey . #Presenter #EducationConference #EducationLeader #CompetencyEducation #MasteryEducation

?? We’re excited to kick off #Aurora 2024 at our pre-Conference Workshop on Sunday from 9-12 in Strand 11AB ?? If you're ready to reimagine education and foster meaningful, student-centered change, An Introduction to Competency Frameworks for Students, Educators, and Leaders is the perfect launch point?? Join Sandra Moumoutjis and Laurie Gagnon for a hands-on, deep-dive workshop that will explore innovative competency frameworks for students, educators, and leaders. They'll guide participants through the journey of planning, designing, and implementing learner-centered and competency-based systems.?? #presenter #educationconference #educationleader #competencyeducation #masteryeducation

Thank you, Katy Knight, for highlighting our work at Building 21 in your The 74 Media interview. We appreciate the Siegel Family Endowment’s ongoing support as we continue to innovate in education and empower students through our learner-centered approach and our "unsexy tech" - the competency based learning management system, Beacon Learning. #building21 #beaconlearning #competencybased

In the quest to transform public education, what kind of leadership is truly needed? In a new Getting Smart Blog, Kathleen Osta, LCSW, LaShawn Routé Chatmon, and Tom Malarkey from the National Equity Project propose that Horizon 3 (H3) leaders are crucial for creating personalized, equitable, and innovative learning environments. These leaders focus on co-designing educational experiences that prioritize belonging and collective agency. By adopting Liberatory Design mindsets and practices, these leaders work to dismantle systemic inequities and foster a culture of innovation. Their insights reveal the importance of understanding the complex challenges within education and responding with strategies that consider every student's unique needs and potential. Explore how these leadership approaches are paving the way for a future where all young people can thrive in dynamic learning ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/gCTFNrgP LearnerStudio | Incubate Learning | Sujata Bhatt | Antonia Rudenstine | reDesign | Mike Duncan, Ed.D. | Battelle for Kids | Katie Martin | Devin Vodicka | Learner-Centered Collaborative | Building 21 | Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) | Inkwire | Playlab AI #GettingSmart #HorizonThree #H3 #H3Learning #NationalEquityProject #EquityLeadership #H3Leadership #EducationInnovation

In the quest to transform public education, what kind of leadership is truly needed? In a new Getting Smart Blog, Kathleen Osta, LCSW, LaShawn Routé Chatmon, and Tom Malarkey from the National Equity Project propose that Horizon 3 (H3) leaders are crucial for creating personalized, equitable, and innovative learning environments. These leaders focus on co-designing educational experiences that prioritize belonging and collective agency. By adopting Liberatory Design mindsets and practices, these leaders work to dismantle systemic inequities and foster a culture of innovation. Their insights reveal the importance of understanding the complex challenges within education and responding with strategies that consider every student's unique needs and potential. Explore how these leadership approaches are paving the way for a future where all young people can thrive in dynamic learning ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/gCTFNrgP LearnerStudio | Incubate Learning | Sujata Bhatt | Antonia Rudenstine | reDesign | Mike Duncan, Ed.D. | Battelle for Kids | Katie Martin | Devin Vodicka | Learner-Centered Collaborative | Building 21 | Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) | Inkwire | Playlab AI #GettingSmart #HorizonThree #H3 #H3Learning #NationalEquityProject #EquityLeadership #H3Leadership #EducationInnovation

?? AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, creating both challenges and opportunities. At Launchpad, we’re ensuring underrepresented high school students are ready for the high-paying tech jobs of tomorrow by focusing on both technical and durable skills like critical thinking and collaboration. Our recent tour with 40+ tech leaders confirmed the need for an agile, evolving curriculum and a commitment to lifelong learning to keep up with rapid advancements in AI. Check out this blog from Rob Thomas, our VP of Tech Instruction, to find out more about how we’re preparing the next generation for the future of work.

Thank you to our partner United Neighbors of West Oak Lane Association for hosting an engaging and exciting Voter Education and Registration Workshop at Building 21 Philadelphia High School.? Great to see our young people?preparing to engage in this important Civic Responsibility! #building21 #vote

Congratulations to the Launchpad Philly students that participated in the OwlHacks hackathon at Temple University and a special shout out to the winners! #launchpadphilly