Coherence Archives - Learner-Centered Collaborative https://learnercentered.org/tag/coherence/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:21:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://learnercentered.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon-180-66x66.png Coherence Archives - Learner-Centered Collaborative https://learnercentered.org/tag/coherence/ 32 32 Big Moves: How to Create a Strategic Plan That Leads to Real Change in Your District https://learnercentered.org/blog/big-moves-how-to-create-a-strategic-plan-that-leads-to-real-change-in-your-district/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:46:49 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=11015 One of the most inspiring aspects of working with school systems across the country is seeing how deeply educators care about their learners. In every community I visit, I encounter dedicated, well-intentioned people doing everything they can to help students succeed. Yet, too often, these efforts occur in isolation—teachers working within their classrooms, principals within...

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]]> Operationalizing the Vision in Escondido Union School District https://learnercentered.org/impact-stories/escondido-impact-story-framework-for-the-future/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:50 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=6281 See how Escondido USD is turning ideas into actions with student forums, a guiding coalition, and a Framework for the Future.

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]]> Building Relational Trust: Our Journey with Lamont Elementary School District https://learnercentered.org/blog/building-relational-trust-our-journey-with-lamont-elementary-school-district/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:59 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=9066 Contributions from Catina Hancock, Learner-Centered Collaborative and Dr. Lori González, Lamont Elementary School District In California’s Central Valley, Lamont Elementary School District is redefining what’s possible in education. Serving over 3,000 students, many from low-income backgrounds and a high percentage of English Language Learners, Lamont faced unique challenges. But under Superintendent Dr. Lori Gonzalez’s leadership...

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]]> How Hawaiian Charter Schools Are Honoring Identity https://learnercentered.org/blog/partner-story-with-hawaii-public-charter-schools/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:22 +0000 https://learnercc.wpengine.com/?p=2228 Brought together by a shared vision to create a more expansive student transcript reflecting whole child learning, charter schools in Hawaii offer a glimpse into their process—from vision to implementation.

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]]> How a Small School System Created Big Impacts in Learner-Centered Education https://learnercentered.org/blog/how-a-small-school-system-created-big-impacts-in-learner-centered-education/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:46 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=9015 Co-authored by Stacy Penson, Director of Elementary Level at The Innovative School, and Catina Hancock, Partner at Learner-Centered Collaborative The Innovative School’s journey from a Reggio-inspired preschool to a thriving two months-5th grade program exemplifies the power of small systems to drive big changes in education. Our story is one of growth, challenges, and triumphs as...

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]]> Webinar Recording: Creating Coherence and Aligning Systems Toward a Learner-Centered Vision https://learnercentered.org/blog/webinar-recording-creating-coherence-and-aligning-systems-towards-a-learner-centered-vision/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:53:40 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=9130 In this webinar, Dr. Andrée Grey from Encinitas Union School District and Dr. Cory Steiner from Northern Cass School District discuss how they are transforming their school systems to center learners in meaningful and personalized ways. Hosted by Catina Hancock of Learner-Centered Collaborative, they explore the importance of creating enabling conditions for change and fostering...

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]]> Learner-Centered Scorecard Guide https://learnercentered.org/publications/learner-centered-scorecard-guide/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:46 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=9088   Our Learner-Centered Collaborative Scorecard Guide introduces a powerful framework for measuring and communicating educational progress beyond traditional metrics. This comprehensive guide provides a 4-step process for creating, implementing, and leveraging Scorecards to drive improvement, engage stakeholders, and showcase your school or district’s unique success story in a learner-centered paradigm. Explore this tool to re-envision...

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]]> Measuring What Matters: Our Journey with Logan County Schools https://learnercentered.org/blog/measuring-what-matters-our-journey-with-logan-county-schools/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:08 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=9004 The post Measuring What Matters: Our Journey with Logan County Schools appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> Episode 31: Aligning Your District’s Initiatives: How to Achieve Coherence and Impact with Dr. Rebekah Kim https://learnercentered.org/podcast-episodes/episode-31-aligning-your-districts-initiatives-how-to-achieve-coherence-and-impact-with-dr-rebekah-kim/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:35:22 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=8956 The post Episode 31: Aligning Your District’s Initiatives: How to Achieve Coherence and Impact with Dr. Rebekah Kim appeared first on Learner-Centered Collaborative.

]]> Unraveling Mixed Messages: The Impact of Misaligned Systems in Education https://learnercentered.org/blog/unraveling-mixed-messages-the-impact-of-misaligned-systems-in-education/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:52 +0000 https://learnercentered.org/?p=8945 Coherence across state, district, school, and classroom levels is critical for delivering clear and consistent messages to our learners. However, systemic misalignments often lead to mixed messages that can undermine our educational objectives and the experiences of our students. The Complexity of Educational Systems In simple terms, a system consists of two or more interacting...

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