03/17/2022
Transformation can look different for every community. Our friends at .org put together this set of bilingual resources for educators, district leaders, and parents to use as they work together to transform high schools.
Transforming High School
Traditional high schools aren’t working for many kids. Together, we can change that.
03/16/2022
Now more than ever, we need transformative school leaders to be a positive force for change. In partnership with Barr Foundation we're launching the Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts fellowship for educators who are passionate about reimagining high school. Join us!
www.springpointschools.org/fellowship
03/15/2022
What Made Them So Prepared? We are excited to be part of this effort to tell a new story about education during COVID. There are amazing stories in every district and school of persistence, care and community, creative problem-solving, flexibility, and innovation. They are worth building on! Explore what we learned and take action on the strategies this project offers to advance your own transformation.
What Made Them So Prepared? | NGLC
The What Made Them So Prepared? research project offers insights to help schools and districts become resilient, inclusive, and responsive to urgent challenges.
03/15/2022
We know principals are important, so why doesn’t anyone want to be one these days? Our ED Elina Alayeva lays out some ways we need to transform leadership preparation programs to ensure principals are prepared, supported, and ready to lead for equity.
OPINION: We know principals are important, so why doesn’t anyone want to be one these days?
The pandemic is driving principals out, and preparation programs don’t give them the support they need
03/14/2022
If you're interested in learning more about project based learning and how it is bolstered by a competency based approach, join Springpoint and Lucas Education Research for an Aurora Institute webinar. Register and tune in on Wednesday, March 30th at 1pm ET.
Better Together: Connecting Project-Based Learning & Competency-Based Education - Aurora Institute
As we seek to shift the U.S. system of education toward competency-based education (CBE), project-based learning (PBL)...
02/24/2022
We at Springpoint stand with q***r, trans and gender non conforming young people nationally.
02/14/2022
Interested in becoming a High School leader? Not sure where to start? This summer we are launching our Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts Fellowship for educators interested in . The program will feature hands on learning through apprenticeship, a generous stipend, dedicated mentorship and coaching, and opportunities to build a diverse professional network. www.springpointschools.org/fellowship
Fellowship — Springpoint Schools
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02/11/2022
We are so excited to announce the launch of the Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts fellowship! We created this fellowship opportunity for aspiring leaders to get the relevant and comprehensive training that it takes to do high school differently! To learn more about his incredible opportunity, visit our website. https://www.springpointschools.org/fellowship/
10/27/2021
supports ALL in building agency and ownership of their academic experiences, supporting educators to increase equity in educational outcomes. Read more and download our toolkit now!
Supporting Every Student: Academic Conferencing in High School — Springpoint Schools
Academic conferencing is a structured approach to student support that guides students in setting and achieving ambitious academic goals. Academic conferencing is an essential tool of a primary person…
10/26/2021
Our new resource provides practitioners with the tools to plan, build, and implement , supporting , student agency, and academic success. Read more and download our toolkit now!
https://bit.ly/SpringpointAC
10/25/2021
If we want to know what need, all we have to do is listen! Read our latest blog post using the link below to learn how three schools listened to students, to navigate change! https://bit.ly/ListentoStudents
As the culture war engulfs their schools, kids say adults aren't listening to them at all
From masks to critical race theory, Salon talks to kids and teens about the firestorm engulfing their education