With support and feedback from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), we recently launched a three-part “Problem of Practice” series focused on supporting diverse learners utilizing specific strategies from the Blended and Personalized Learning At Work site as well as research and insights obtained from the team at NCLD. Being strategic about how we […]
High-quality virtual and hybrid learning (VHL) has tremendous capacity to expand access and opportunity to rigorous, relevant, and engaging education opportunities for students who need an alternative or supplement to traditional brick-and-mortar schooling. We know these models exist across the United States, many of which have considerable evidence that they can facilitate learning acceleration for […]
Dr. John Garcia III is the President of the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLA), and Kristina Romero is the organization’s Manager of Special Projects. The Greater LA Education Foundation is the philanthropic, knowledge, and action arm of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and the organization seeks to advance a deeper collaboration between […]
We are looking forward to seeing many of you next week in Nashville at the 2018 iNACOL Symposium: Driving the Transformation of Learning! The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is thrilled to be presenting alongside many of our partner organizations and education leaders on numerous important topics in the blended and personalized learning space. Sessions are detailed […]
As a classroom teacher for almost 10 years, I remember January and February being a time when I was inspired to revisit different aspects of my classroom. During the break, I would reflect on what needed fine tuning, how to implement shifts to better support student needs, and explored new ways to engage students in […]
One year ago, The Learning Accelerator launched our Blended & Personalized Learning Practices at Work platform to help capture and share what high-quality blended and instructional practices look like. The site featured six school models and a multitude of instructional strategies they use to create personalized, mastery-based learning experiences for their students. After launching the […]
As educators, we’re used to hitting the ground running and doing what’s necessary to ensure our students fully benefit from our plans. In our rush to meet deadlines, reach objectives, and deliver instruction, it’s easy to overlook something important: celebrating the wins that shape our work and help us make progress toward larger goals. Celebrating […]
Assessment’s role in K-12 teaching and learning cannot be overstated. At the individual level, assessment is how educators understand, personalize, and accelerate students’ progress. Collectively, assessment drives the sector forward, supporting policymakers and state and local education agency leaders in identifying and scaling effective practices and high-quality models. Yet, as education evolves, so too must […]
For too long, K-12 technology leadership has been defined by siloed approaches — prioritizing tools over the systems they operate within. This fragmented focus has hindered innovation and equity, leaving many leaders struggling to make meaningful, lasting changes. It’s a challenge reflected in CoSN’s 2024 State of EdTech District Leadership Report, where 77% of edtech […]
As educators work to meet an evolving set of student needs and hopes, AI offers schools a unique opportunity to improve upon traditional teaching and learning models. However, for educators to harness new classroom practices they need access to tangible, actionable examples of how AI can support their work, improve student experiences, and promote equitable […]
