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Can kids get passionate about learning — and develop the persistence to follow where it leads? One school has a plan

The Hechinger Report

“We believe in the idea of trying on different identities: ‘I’m going to be a photographer, robotics engineer, or actor in a Shakespeare play.’ ”. The Greenfield model uses some rather commonplace strategies, such as integrating online learning, small-group instruction and greater parental and community involvement.

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Adapting to the New Classroom

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Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom.

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The messy reality of personalized learning

The Hechinger Report

In another room, children rotate through learning stations, sometimes at screens, sometimes putting pencils to paper. Kids work alone and in small groups; they sit at tiny desks and on beanbags and sofas scattered around the classroom. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. It looks unlike any school I ever attended.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Bless this headline ( from The 74 ) ’s heart: “Educators & Experts Say Personalized Learning Is Not About Technology or Money but Leadership and Relationships.” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. “ Robots in the classroom ? It’s almost as if someone is paying for the marketing.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via The Intercept : “Conservative Provocateur James O’Keefe ’s Group Hit With Restraining Order, Blocking Latest Sting.” Via ProPublica : “ For-Profit Schools Get State Dollars For Dropouts Who Rarely Drop In.” “ Is Homework Compatible With Personalized Learning?

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via The New York Times , a profile on the Indiana charter chain Excel Schools : “A Chance for Dropouts, Young and Old, to Go Back to School.” ” Via Edsurge : “Leif, a fintech investment group, is giving $10 million to support future students at the online coding bootcamp Thinkful.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Daily Times : “Blount County Schools building new options to personalize learning.” ” Boy, it seems as though “personalized learning” is really just code for “virtual charter schools.” “ Can personalized learning prevail? ” asks the Pioneer Press.