Early childhood education experts often deal with the misperception that younger learners face barriers to deeper learning or high-skilled activities. According to Wendy Ruiz, director of iLEAD’s Early Childhood Education… Read More
Educators who are motivated to improve their instructional skills embark on a lifelong journey of hard work and reflection. At Empower Generations, facilitator Susan Miller is modeling this journey as… Read More
Around the world, a dynamic discussion is taking place. Many people are working to identify and nurture the skills students will need to be successful in a globalized, gig-oriented economy.… Read More
The worlds of advanced placement and project-based learning have not always aligned well. Indeed, many have argued that they are often the antithetical to one another. But iLEAD Online science… Read More
Engaging learners in math problem-solving can be difficult. Many educators have turned to challenges and games to increase participation. At SCVi Charter School, 7th grade math facilitator Carolyn Kreiger has… Read More
iLEAD Antelope Valley 3rd grade facilitators Trish Bogna and Trista Baham launched the HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Project this year to educate their learners on nutrition and healthy habits… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce 8th grade facilitators Ally Benedetti and Deja Munn challenged their learners to change or propose a new local, state or federal law. After choosing a focus, learners… Read More
Collaboration drives productivity and fosters healthy relationships, motivation and engagement. For the 3rd Grade Team at iLEAD Lancaster — Zenaida Morales, Lara Lim and Francesca Bolivar — successful collaboration has… Read More
There are two things that are well documented when it comes to second-language acquisition. First, we learn languages better the younger we start. Second, we become proficient in a language… Read More
Successful project-based learning has many foundational elements. It (1) addresses real-world problems or challenges, (2) takes the learners’ work public, (3) creates options for voice and choice, (4) implements critique… Read More
All professions emphasize ongoing learning, training and growth. For years, many occupations have had certifications, credentials or licenses to formally signify levels of mastery, competency or professional skill. In the… Read More
By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools Now in its third year, Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Charter School — which translates to iLEAD Kauai — is still experiencing lots of… Read More