This blog was originally published on Next Generation Learning Challenges. A recent ASCD article confronted an uncomfortable reality: the COVID-19 pandemic is likely not the only major interruption to K–12 schooling in our lifetimes. Contemplating an uncertain future, the article explores several key shifts—from investment in universal broadband to the adoption of competency-based pedagogy—that if […]
At The Learning Accelerator (TLA), we focus every day on programmatic activities that help us achieve our mission and get a step closer to the world we have envisioned since our early days – a world in which every child in America receives an equitable education that is engaging and personalized. Over the last several […]
Self-Assessment Tool Enables Teams to Track and Manage Progress Cupertino, CA – October 14, 2014 – The Learning Accelerator (TLA), a nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of high-quality blended learning in school districts and states across America, in partnership with 2Revolutions (2Rev), a national education design lab that designs, launches and supports Future of Learning […]
As co-director and co-founder of Map Academy, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of student-centered learning. Our journey began with a simple yet profound question: How can we create a high school that truly works for students who haven’t succeeded in traditional settings? Map Academy was born out of a desire to […]
At ASU Preparatory Academy, the K-12 division of Arizona State University, we are committed to designing new models for educational success and raising academic achievement for all learners. Our creative model includes seven brick and mortar campuses throughout Maricopa County and Casa Grande, hybrid microschools, as well as fully-online schools, ASU Prep Digital and Khan […]
I recently sat down with The Learning Accelerator’s (TLA) Chief Operating Officer, Brittany McCullough, to learn more about her background, perspective, and vision as she joins our organization. You just joined us this May, welcome to TLA! Tell us a little bit more about your professional background and experiences. Thank you for the warm welcome! […]
It’s that time of year again! The public voting period for SXSW EDU’s PanelPicker has arrived, and we would appreciate your help in bringing The Learning Accelerator (TLA) back to Austin, TX. As you consider sessions to support this year, please look into TLA’s sessions below and vote for your favorites. If you are not […]
Before COVID-19, remote work was the exception, not the rule. Working in person was the standard, and guidance on developing organizational culture was limited to in-person environments, including work focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But, as a distributed organization, The Learning Accelerator (TLA) was determined to continue growing our organizational culture and advancing […]
