The emergence of generative AI has ignited both excitement and concern in K-12 education. Some educators see AI as a powerful tool to tackle longstanding challenges, while others are wary, mindful of past edtech initiatives that delivered uneven outcomes. However, this dichotomy isn’t just playing out at the level of individual educators. The entire sector […]
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As the school year begins, edtech leaders have a vital opportunity to reflect on their practices, identify areas for improvement, and set goals aligned with broader school and district priorities. Through intentional approaches, these efforts can transform edtech systems into powerful tools that promote equity, center student success, and adapt to evolving technological demands —
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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
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The countdown to SXSW EDU starts now with PanelPicker Voting, open until August 18th! The Learning Accelerator and our partners are featured in seven submissions detailed below. Please vote for these proposals to bring our voices to Austin next year. Reimagining Research Together: New Measures for New Models As systems implement innovative learning models, they
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At The Learning Accelerator (TLA), we believe that the future of learning should be student centered. From our work with hybrid and virtual learning programs, we’ve seen how combining virtual learning with in-person learning – what many refer to as “hybrid learning” – is a particularly powerful catalyst to unlock this potential. Leveraging both virtual
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Imagine someone asked you to measure the weight of a bowling ball using only a ruler. You could measure the diameter, calculate the volume, and then estimate the weight based on historical averages. Or, you could use a scale. Now consider another example. What if you had to evaluate the quality of a track and
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When students and educators primarily interact through screens and chat boxes in fully virtual settings, school and system leaders may feel removed from the broader physical and social-emotional needs of the people in their community. However, the students and educators on each side of the screen are whole people who deserve equitable access to the
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In January, the Office of Educational Technology released the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP). This latest iteration of the flagship federal edtech policy gave sweeping recommendations to do what we’ve always known is best for kids. In a moment when states, systems, and schools continue to grapple with the lingering effects of the pandemic,
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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!
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