By Helen Mary McFeely | Doctoral Candidate, University of New Mexico | January 23, 2019
This conference gave me exciting new tools to work with. As a professor working with education majors, I wondered…can I use an emotional check-in with college students? What would that look like?
[Book Release] Together We Rise: What Innovative Education Looks Like
Download the “Together We Rise” blog compilation, a collection of the best Future Focused articles featuring local and national leaders in education.
How NM’s Education Department Is Transforming Assessment: Start with Teachers
By Gwen Warniment, Deputy Secretary for Teaching, Learning and Assessment | New Mexico Public Education Department | December 19, 2019
Assessment should not just be a system for sorting and labeling. It should be a measurement of real student learning; it belongs with teachers.
What Does it Take to Increase Ed Equity in America? A Basketball Mindset.
By Tim Ware | Co-founder and CEO, The Higher Learning Project | December 4, 2019
My biggest takeaway from playing basketball? The team will always beat the individual. Applying that lesson to education equity has made all the difference.
Education Outlook in America: Aurora Conference 2019 Top Takeaways
November 14, 2019
This year the Aurora Institute Conference showcased the innovative thinking happening around the country. Here’s a round-up of the workshops and speakers that most excited us.
My Mentor ‘Ah-Ha!’ Moment
By Kelly Roepke | Chief Operations Officer, Associated General Contractors New Mexico | November 6, 2019
I didn’t expect to personally learn so much from the experience. Tori taught me that a younger perspective keeps us more relevant to the changing world and workforce.
X3 Inspired My Passion
By Kelly Contreras | X3 Intern from Health Leadership High School | October 10, 2019
I started my X3 internship in the City of Albuquerque Public Art Department with my mentor Federico Vigil, the artist behind the Mundos de Mestizaje mural.
Teaching Interns What “Professional” Really Looks Like
By Diana Delgado | Community Outreach Coordinator, City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department | September 19, 2019
As a first-time X3 mentor, I wanted to show the X3 interns that a “professional” can look like anyone. You can come from any neighborhood, any background, and every talent you have is valuable.
8 Ideas That Are Transforming America’s Education System
By Susan Patrick | President and CEO of iNACOL, Co-founder of CompetencyWorks | August 2, 2019
Learn about the new designs that are based on caring, inclusive and culturally-relevant learning. These eight trends are radically changing the nation’s education system.
This Is Not a Test: The Real Root of “Assessment” Will Surprise You
By Sarah Collins Lench | Director of the Assessment for Learning Project | July 10, 2019
It’s time for assessment practices to be intentionally designed to foster student agency rather than hinder it. Here are the questions we should be asking.