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profdavidwalker.bsky.social
I know I’m late to the scene - but this book is truly transformative! Loving every page of it! #whatschoolcouldbe #edreform #kidsdeserveit
November 26, 2024 at 3:40 AM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Posting this again…

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Teens need third spaces away from adults
November 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
This is one of the best things I've read in a long time...

Staying Close to the Source | @ktenkely.bsky.social
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April 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
#edtech #edchat #edreform #edpolicy #edcolo #suptchat #edadmin #k12 #deeperlearning #futureready #studentagency #stuvoice #4shifts #whatschoolcouldbe #edleaders #edleadership #principals
Students are more than just graduate percentages
December 11, 2024 at 5:33 AM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Some key elements of deeper learning
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May 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
NONE of these are 'make school less boring' 😢

30 Ideas for Fixing U.S. Schools, Ranked by Experts
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30 Ideas for Fixing U.S. Schools, Ranked by Experts (Gift Article)
Math and reading scores are in a decade-long slump. We asked three dozen experts: What could turn things around?
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September 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Why School? (now free!)

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Why School? (now free!) | @mcleod
Visit the post for more.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Excited to be returning to ISTE + ASCD again. Ready to 1) talk about implementing district Graduate / Learner profiles, and 2) roll up our sleeves and redesign lessons and units for #deeperlearning together!

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December 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Our interview with Education Week is now available!

Why ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ Initiatives Struggle to Transform Instruction
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Why 'Portrait of a Graduate' Initiatives Struggle to Transform Instruction
Researchers examined how 15 districts are working to build "portrait of a graduate" expectations.
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September 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
melching5.bsky.social
A4 I am looking forward to sharing more learner stories and elevating their voices. It seems like BlueSky is the place to be to get connected with educators and find the many, many hidden gems in our schools. #storytelling #WhatSchoolCouldBe #rethink_learning
bbray27.bsky.social Barbara Bray @bbray27.bsky.social · Dec 10
Q4. #rethink_learning

What are your goals for 2025?

How can being part of Bluesky help you meet your goals for 2025? If you can't think of how yet, what help would you like from connecting with others in a new platform like this?
December 10, 2024 at 1:17 AM
melching5.bsky.social
Really? I’d love to know more about what you’re doing! Let me know if #WhatSchoolCouldBe can spotlight anything you and @irasocol.bsky.social doing. #EduSky
December 9, 2024 at 1:06 AM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
I thought this article was fantastic!

Pay Attention to How You Pay Attention
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December 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
This. 100% this.
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The High Cost of Silent Classrooms
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June 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
We're 5 days away from our FREE online Colorado Innovates conference. Hope you'll join us! 🙂

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April 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
drtonywagner.bsky.social
Here is a link to my latest article which previews some themes from my forthcoming book on mastery-based learning in schools and the workplace. whatschoolcouldbe.org/blog/a-mandate… @WhatSchoolCouldBe
https://whatschoolcouldbe.org/blog/a-mandate…
November 23, 2024 at 2:27 PM
melching5.bsky.social
A3 At #WhatSchoolCouldBe we share resources and inspiration around the 5 themes of our Innovation Playlist: Mobilizing Your Community, Real-World Challenges, Student-Driven Learning, Evidence of Deeper Learning, and Caring and Connected Communities. Happy to dig deeper! #rethink_learning
bbray27.bsky.social Barbara Bray @bbray27.bsky.social · Dec 10
Q3. #Rethink_Learning

Bluesky provides multiple opportunities for sharing resources and ideas.

What resources or ideas have you shared or plan to share?
What resources or ideas would you like to get or find?
December 10, 2024 at 1:30 AM
openwaylearning.bsky.social
When we empower students with autonomy, they show us their resilience and creativity. Dive into this blog by Bryan Hyosaka on embracing mistakes as learning opportunities: bit.ly/4pSVdjT #WhatSchoolCouldBe #StuAgency
Trust Along the Trail: Reimagining Middle School — What School Could Be
By: Brian Hyosaka
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December 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
melching5.bsky.social
Hi #rethink_learning! I'm Mel, the #WhatSchoolCouldBe Global Knowledge Curator, based out of Honolulu. I am SO excited to be taking part in my first #BlueSky chat!
December 10, 2024 at 12:02 AM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Good stuff here...

Design principles for flourishing schools
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Design Principles for Flourishing Schools
This is the fourth in a six-part series on what education would look like if it were designed for human flourishing.
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July 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
bbray27.bsky.social
You are a great storyteller and interviewer, @melching5.bsky.social I was fortunate and grateful to be on several podcasts for #WhatSchoolCouldBe with you.

I'm like you looking for more learner & educators' stories to amplify their voices. Let's help each other make it happen. #Rethink_Learning
December 10, 2024 at 1:21 AM
melching5.bsky.social
Hello #EduSkyChat, friends!
My name is Mel, & I'm the Global Knowledge Curator at @WhatSchoolCouldBe. Although I'm not in an elementary school setting anymore, my ❤️ is still with the littles, where I worked for over 20 years. Play was a HUGE part of learning there (as it should be in all spaces!).
April 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
openwaylearning.bsky.social
Teens are turning their love for music into #realworldskills at the All City Orchestra Summer Academy, exploring paths in performance, teaching, and more: bit.ly/4mBWycW

@Chalkbeat #MusicEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeArts #WhatSchoolCouldBe #RethinkHighschool
Backstage or first chair: Music programs aim to give students flexible career options
To keep up with a growing emphasis on workforce development, music education programs are helping students explore the industry and improve their broader career skills. But federal funding cuts make t...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
openwaylearning.bsky.social
Jo Napolitano shares why we need to normalize accommodations and tutoring instead of labeling learners "bad at math" in this article from @the74.bsky.social : bit.ly/3DUwCbe

#WhatSchoolCouldBe #MathEquity #InclusionInEducation #STEM #EmpowerStudents
Being ‘Bad at Math’ is a Pervasive Concept. Can it Be Banished From Schools?
Math education experts say schools should no longer classify kids as bad at the subject, but instead normalize accommodations and tutoring.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
openwaylearning.bsky.social
Check out this spotlight on Orchard View Middle School in #Michigan where students are engaged in incredible learning experiences like designing their own classrooms & running student-operated stores: bit.ly/4mslTXm

#WhatSchoolCouldBe #Stuvoice #LearnerCentered @humanrestorationproject.org
#michigan #futureleaders #designthinking #projectbasedlearning | What School Could Be
What were you doing in 6th grade—memorizing state capitals? 🪩 SPOTLIGHT on #Michigan — where 6th graders at Orchard View Middle School are: 1️⃣ Designing their own classroom and learning empathy wh...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
scottmcleod.bsky.social
Want to know who has true agency in a school? See who has the ability to say no. bit.ly/3SyOdH4

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The ability to say no | @mcleod
Mike Crowley had a wonderful blog post the other day about the need for self-care and giving educators permission to say ‘no’ instead of jeopardizing their professional efficacy or mental hea…
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April 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM