Education Reimagined

Are you an education innovator with a vision for equity??NewSchools?is now accepting applications across four areas: ???Innovative Schools:?New public schools that build strong academics and life skills ???Learning Solutions:?K-8 reading and math solutions ???Learning Differences:?Support for students with learning disabilities ???Teaching Reimagined:?Innovations that evolve how educators work Grants range from $150,000 to $250,000, with access to expert coaching and a peer community. Apply by January 8! #InnovatewithNewSchools ?? bit.ly/newschoolsfunding

Check out Getting Smart’s new landscape analysis, “Expanding Access, Value and Experiences Through Credentialing,” developed in partnership with American Student Assistance. This publication offers a forward-thinking vision for credentialing, exploring how Learning and Employment Records (LERs) enhance equity and transparency. Learn more about how to align education with workforce demands: https://lnkd.in/g5ZX5rQd?

Join Big Thought Institute, Education Reimagined, and FabNewport on Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. EST for the?"Built for More?webinar", the first of several discussions on key themes from the new book in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series. The conversation will include how learner-centered ecosystems, out-of-school-time #learning experiences, and caring and supportive relationships support the development of our young people. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3OldRj6 #Webinar #LearnerCentered #Education

Our partner, SparkNC, is leading the way in creating a learner-centered approach to #education. Through their innovative model, learners not only shape their own learning journeys but also gain real-world experience through partnerships with industry leaders, equipping them with essential skills for the future. Explore SparkNC’s first-year insights and discover how you can support their mission to empower learners and transform education. https://bit.ly/4eJ7GAa

This week, members of our team and our Board of Directors enjoyed “leaving to learn” with a visit to The Met High School in Providence. This flagship Big Picture Learning school makes space for its learners to build lasting relationships with peers, adults, and mentors in the community and beyond. The young people choose what to explore, and go deep in that discovery?to understand what lights them up—and importantly—what doesn’t. They develop skills and earn badges to take with them to their next steps. They build critical competencies, which they each share in their?exhibitions?of learning—which we were lucky to witness. The experience energized us in our commitment to make this #LearnerCenteredEducation available?to every young person in the United States. We have deep #gratitude to?Nancy Diaz,?Joseph Battaglia,?Suzanne Lynch,?and the whole team for choreographing?a powerful experience for us. Thank you to our board Marc Porter Magee, Carlos R. Moreno, Kimo Kippen, John Jacob, Carole Basile, Robert Sherman, Ph.D., Larry Leverett, Rob Lauber, Danielle Rowe, and Kalei Delovio, and staff Demi Edwards, Emily Liebtag, Emily Bader, Alin Bennett, and Sofia Teytelman in attendance.

As we step into this season of #gratitude, we’re reminded of the incredible power of #community. Together, we’re creating a future where #learners are at the center of their own ambition, equipped with the skills, confidence, and joy they need to lead and thrive. Today, we need your help to reach our goal of $30,000. Thanks to the generosity of one of our donors, every contribution will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000! Your gift today can go twice as far in empowering learners to lead the way. Help today so learners can lead the way! Together, we’re brightening the future for learners everywhere. Will you join us by making a financial gift today? https://bit.ly/49ideAF

Education leaders, activists, and social innovators turn to storytelling because it taps into our shared humanity, creating a deep emotional resonance that can inspire real change. Alin Bennett reflects on how the power of storytelling to connect and inspire can transform collective efforts, turning new beginnings into meaningful, community-driven change. Those pieces of your story are already there—read the full article to discover how you can harness them to drive #transformation in your #community. #Education #LearnerCentered #Storytelling https://bit.ly/3CNVtwA

Join Big Thought Institute, Education Reimagined, and FabNewport on Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 p.m. EST for the?"Built for More?webinar", the first of several discussions on key themes from the new book in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series. The conversation will include how learner-centered ecosystems, out-of-school-time #learning experiences, and caring and supportive relationships support the development of our young people. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3OldRj6 #Webinar #LearnerCentered #Education

As the world of work takes all kinds of new shapes and dimensions, it's never been more important to nurture our youth to thrive as they navigate ways to contribute to our changing economy and build fulfilling futures. Join Big Thought Institute, Education Reimagined, and FabNewport on Thursday, December 5 at 11 am CST for the ‘Built for More’ webinar, the first of several discussions on key themes from the new book in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series. RSVP to join us at https://bit.ly/4eiUwcJ