We begin with this “thought” because it is the prerequisite for all of the discussion that follows. From an educator perspective, unless we think personalized learning (PL) works better for ...

This quarter, I am enrolled in Prof. Nitasha Sharma’s “Diversity and Inequality at Northwestern” course. Over the past several weeks, we’ve analyzed how issues of inclusion, student activism, ...

The end of the school year can feel like a mad dash for the finish line as we wrap up projects, PD strands and coaching cycles. I want to encourage you--strongly and enthusiastically--to carve out ...

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School senior Amelia Sanchez’s routine used to consist of getting coffee with her friends each morning before school started. The school bus dropped her off at around 7:15 a.m ...

In March 2020, the transformation was abrupt and sweeping. It was also imperfect. For most institutions of higher education – including the University at Buffalo and the Department of Architecture – ...

The following excerpt is from “Authentic Learning in the Digital Age: Engaging Students Through Inquiry,” by Larissa Pahomov. This excerpt is from the chapter entitled “Making Reflection Relevant.” ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Two weeks ago, my oldest son taught my youngest son how to perform a corner kick during half time of my middle son’s soccer game. He demonstrated the correct way to swing the leg, angle the foot, and ...

Want to know how your class is going? Just ask your students! Gathering feedback throughout the semester provides you with multiple checks on the student experience and allows you to make adjustments ...