by reDesign | Jun 4, 2017 | Blog, Learner-Centered School Design
Asynchronous Learning in High-Poverty, Competency-based Urban High Schools At the U School we are big believers in the notion that skillful, independent learning is central to leading a meaningful and productive life…But what happens if students enter high...
by reDesign | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Education, Society and Culture
I grew up in a “flyover” state that is most notable for its spotlight in a 1930’s film where a young lady tries to escape the ennui of her farm life by running away to something bigger and brighter, just “over the rainbow.” The community I grew up in was composed of...
by reDesign | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, Learner-Centered School Design
Reflections on pedagogy that works for marginalized students I have a confession: I hate class discussions. I hate them because they remind me of baseball–which, however, I do enjoy. So please, let me explain. In baseball, most of the time three players are...