Learner-Centered Collaborative https://learnercentered.org/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:10:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://learnercentered.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon-180-66x66.png Learner-Centered Collaborative https://learnercentered.org/ 32 32 Bright Spots: Learning Models That Can Meet This Moment https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/bright-spots-learning-models-that-can-meet-this-moment/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11300 The post Bright Spots: Learning Models That Can Meet This Moment appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> What Learners Really Experience: Reflections from the LiftOff Design Sprint https://learnercentered.org/blog/what-learners-really-experience-reflections-from-the-liftoff-design-sprint/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:10 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11289 I recently had the opportunity to participate in the LiftOff Design Sprint, where 75 leaders from education, technology, research, philanthropy, and civic sectors came together in Silicon Valley. Over three days, we worked in teams to rapidly prototype 10 innovative learning models designed to help young people build the habits, skills, and mindsets they need...

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]]> Learner-Centered Collaborative Launches Southern California Microschool Network with Support from Silicon Schools Fund https://learnercentered.org/press-releases/learner-centered-collaborative-launches-southern-california-microschool-network-with-support-from-silicon-schools-fund/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11285 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2026 Contact: Devin Vodicka & Katie Martin, Co-CEOs Learner-Centered Collaborative press@learnercentered.org Learner-Centered Collaborative Launches Southern California Microschool Network with Support from Silicon Schools Fund SAN DIEGO, CA — Learner-Centered Collaborative, a national nonprofit organization, is leading the launch of the Southern California Microschool Network, a groundbreaking regional initiative supporting public...

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]]> Bright Spots: Celebrating Incredible Work in Pennsylvania https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/bright-spots-celebrating-incredible-work-in-pennsylvania/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11305 The post Bright Spots: Celebrating Incredible Work in Pennsylvania appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> Catalyst: Why Microschools Have So Much Potential https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/catalyst-why-microschools-have-so-much-potential/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11310 The post Catalyst: Why Microschools Have So Much Potential appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> Public Microschools as an On-Ramp to Systemic School Redesign https://learnercentered.org/blog/public-microschools-as-an-on-ramp-to-systemic-school-redesign/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:49:39 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11276 The idea of microschools is generating growing interest across the education landscape. They’re showing up more frequently in philanthropic conversations, conference sessions, and learner-centered education spaces as leaders look for new ways to respond to longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities. For school and district leaders, this rising interest can feel irrelevant to their local contexts....

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]]> Bright Spots: The Joy of Working With a Great Team https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/bright-spots-the-joy-of-working-with-a-great-team/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11306 The post Bright Spots: The Joy of Working With a Great Team appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> The Download: Is this the busiest time of year? https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/the-download-is-this-the-busiest-time-of-year/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11307 The post The Download: Is this the busiest time of year? appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> Rethinking SAMR in the Age of AI: Why the Model Needs a Second Axis https://learnercentered.org/blog/rethinking-samr-in-the-age-of-ai-why-the-model-needs-a-second-axis/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:02:27 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11250 This article originally appeared on Getting Smart and has been republished with their permission. Written by Vriti Saraf, Nate McClennen, & Katie Martin Key Points The SAMR model needs a second axis (positive vs. negative impact) to better evaluate AI’s effect on teaching and learning. AI’s role in education is nuanced—its success depends on whether...

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]]> Bright Spots: Committing to Mission-Aligned Accountability https://learnercentered.org/newsletters/bright-spots-committing-to-mission-aligned-accountability/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:36:52 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11262 The post Bright Spots: Committing to Mission-Aligned Accountability appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

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