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Technology has shifted from luxury to necessity, requiring educators to design learning environments that enable students to learn with technology.

Or: Striving for a Mickey Mouse Operation by  Amanda Stephens Long before I had ever heard of organizational culture or began to consider its importance in developing an innovative workplace, I saw a sign on my college campus: the distinctive shape of... Read More

We need reminders of why we do what we are doing, especially in public education where the trajectory of students’ lives is at stake.

When building a house, one of the key components is the framework. It starts with a vision, a solid blueprint plus a plan for implementation. Once construction begins, the team works together to bring the vision/call to action of the... Read More

Abstract What if the reason decades of reform, including billions of taxpayer dollars spent on professional learning, technology, resources, and programs have not created a sustainable solution...

In the modern era of public education, often referred to as Education 3.0, it is imperative that young learners embody the Life Ready Skills necessary for success in the world outside of their school walls. A Learner Profile is the precise tool that emboldens communities and educational stakeholders to identify those necessary traits and develop the ideal learning opportunities for their students to be successful. Once created, districts can put a learner profile into action through a learning framework.

Building life ready skills in today’s learners ensures the 16,000 or so hours learners invest in school is well-spent and career readiness is guaranteed.

The research base for e2L Strategic Vision methodology includes organizational culture gurus, leaders on strategic planning, and our own experience.

Building systems where students can use these skills daily changes the way education is viewed and experienced by students. It begins with the teachers.