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Learner-centered leaders place learner passions at the center of learning in core academics and social-emotional learning [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 27 we spoke with Jon Hanover, Founder and Executive Director of Roots Elementary School in Colorado. We […]

Learner-centered leaders invest time in developing deep connected relationships [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 26 we are revisiting Springhouse Community School located in Floyd, VA. You may recall […]

Learner-centered leaders explicitly redefine the role of teacher [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In this episode, we focus on leadership and a conversation with Big Picture Learning Co-Executive Directors, […]

Learner-centered leaders develop the resources, the people and the conditions necessary for transformation [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. As we have become more proficient in the learner-centered paradigm through our work in the Salisbury […]

Learner-centered leaders create a learning culture that balances structure and freedom [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 23, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ezekiel Fugate and Jenny Finn from […]

Learner-centered leaders design flexible opportunities where learning is the focus [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 22, we learn about learner-centered education in the Fraser Public Schools. Superintendent, David Richards, […]

Learner-centered leaders listen to learners as they develop agency [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 21,  we return to Maine and a second visit with RSU 2 (Regional School […]

Leading a Learner-Centered School: It’s Not What You Think

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This post was co-authored with Lynn Fuini-Hetten, Assistant Superintendent, Salisbury Township School District, and first appeared on EdCircuit. In a previous article, we shared the beginning of our journey with shiftyourparadigm.org, reviewing Episodes 1-5. In Episodes 6-10, we continued to learn valuable lessons from learner-centered practitioners in the field.  Leaders and learners from across the country are […]

Learner-centered leaders create risk-friendly environments [#ShiftYourParadigm]

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This post is part of a series connected to the podcast Shift Your Paradigm: from school-centered to learner-centered. Lynn and I will be sharing our learning and thinking along the way and cross-posting to the Shift Your Paradigm site. In Episode 17, we had a conversation with Bethlehem Elementary School’s  principal, Dr. Jessalyn Askew and teacher, Tiffany […]