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As districts find creative ways for communities and schools to draw closer, everyone benefits
“Parents who feel genuinely welcome will partner with teachers in meaningful ways,” Marino says.
Innovative school districts are balancing the best of digital learning with powerful face-to-face experiences
Post-pandemic, school districts are building on their experience to create powerful, tech-infused learning opportunities.
From expansive gathering spaces to small-scale huddle rooms, school districts are redesigning for all kinds of future-driven learning
Today’s educators and learners face new challenges and have a slew of new tools and opportunities since many of our nation’s schools were built.
Through innovative high school classes and hands-on internships, plans for the future are blooming in western PA
“At graduation, when it’s a happy time and we’re celebrating the students, the conversation naturally comes up: ‘What’s next?'”
At these innovative schools, the pursuit of student happiness is improving student engagement and academics
There isn’t one clear roadmap for school districts to follow as they look to support the well-being of young learners.
School in the sunshine: Innovative districts are turning to the outdoors for powerful learning experiences
At these Future-Driven schools, learning happens everywhere.
Innovative school districts look to the skies, helping students climb higher
“Our program is helping young learners reach new heights and shaping the tech innovators of tomorrow.”
In the region Mister Rogers called home, being the kind kid takes center stage at schools
The sense that a student is part of something larger than themselves can help all learners thrive.
What might truly impactful personalized learning look like? At these innovative districts, it comes in many shapes and sizes
At these Future-Driven Schools, personalized learning is changing lives.
Setting the stage for learning and growth: How three school districts are making mental well-being a priority
“If a student is not in an emotionally regulated state, they’re not learning. Period.”
Do you read me? The vital skill of literacy is getting powerful attention at these innovative school districts.
Districts in the Future-Driven Schools Alliance are making literacy a priority.
Innovative approaches to mental health are benefiting students and staff at these western PA school districts
These creative approaches to student wellbeing are having a powerful impact at schools in the Future-Driven Schools alliance.
Getting better all the time: These school districts are offering innovative professional development opportunities that benefit teachers and kids
How can school leaders ensure that teachers keep growing in ways that enrich their careers and elevate their skills?
When the student can become the teacher: Educator shortages are producing home-grown solutions
As the nationwide teacher shortage continues, innovative educators are increasingly seeing students in a new light: as their potential replacements.
In the Hollidaysburg Area School District, Golden Tigers give back
Hollidaysburg is among the AASA Learning 2025 districts doing groundbreaking work for students in southwestern PA.
Making learning matter in the Greater Latrobe School District
Greater Latrobe is among the AASA Learning 2025 districts doing groundbreaking work for students in southwestern PA.
In the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, students find the flame that lights them up
Baldwin-Whitehall is among the AASA Learning 2025 districts doing groundbreaking work for students in southwestern PA.
In the New Castle Area School District, extending invitations to everyone
New Castle Area is among the AASA Learning 2025 districts doing groundbreaking work for students in southwestern PA.
Learning 2025: This local alliance brings families, community orgs and innovative school districts together
These Learning 2025 Alliance members are “working to explore new, life-changing learning experiences for children.”
Personalized learning and personal connections are thriving at Elizabeth Forward
The district’s focus on staff training was one key to online learning success.