Traditionally, teachers all over the country gather before school starts for pre-service professional development. For some, this can be one or two days. For others, it can be a week… Read More
With increasing globalization, artificial intelligence, new technologies and a growing gig economy, our kids are entering an ever-changing world that will require adaptability, creativity, flexibility, growth-mindedness and a focus on… Read More
Both learners and facilitators want their ‘why’ to be an integral part of the learning process. Authentic learning can make learning real and optimal for all learners. Project-based learning practitioners,… Read More
In the middle of a school lesson, a student asks, “When am I ever going to use this?” Since the advent of formal education, it’s been the question heard around… Read More
One of the greatest forms of higher-order thinking and learning is metacognition — or thinking about thinking. This includes planning, monitoring and assessing one’s understanding and performance. These reflective processes… Read More
In project-based learning at iLEAD Schools, learners regularly showcase and present their work publicly. iLEAD staff members also model the importance of taking their work public through social media, writing… Read More
Educators have long talked about the concept of students owning their learning. Students who do so are motivated, engaged and self-directed. They can monitor their own progress and are able… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce facilitators and Director Lisa Latimer have been leading the way in play-based learning, an educational approach that embraces the process of discovery and joy that children experience… Read More
In the world of education, charter schools have had their share of critics. Although the data doesn’t support the claim, some say charter schools fail to adequately serve all students,… Read More
History teachers strive to make the past come alive for their learners. At SCVi, 8th grade facilitators Dustin Lengning and Keith Faulkner do just that. Annually, they embark on the… Read More
Inspired learning at iLEAD Schools continues online using digital tools, resources, and environments. iLEAD learners at all sites and programs are producing and publicly sharing high-quality projects. Here are several… Read More
Recently, dozens of learners from various iLEAD schools (iLEAD Lancaster, iLEAD Agua Dulce and iLEAD-SCVi) experienced an out-of-this-world opportunity. Selected from over 200 teams, the young scientists realized their dream… Read More