A promotional graphic showing a smartphone screen with a chat conversation about student‑led conferencing. Text at the top reads, “Ready to make learning more student‑driven? Get strategies, resources and advice when you need it.” A button says “Download the app,” and the KnowledgeWorks Lead for Learners logo appears at the bottom.

Lead for Learners is a free online community connecting educators across the U.S. Get support and resources focused on learner-centered systems change. Join via our app!

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Your Favorite Learning Experience Charts the Way to a Learning… What if schools were designed to spark powerful, purposeful, super-engaging, life-enhancing learning all the time, every day?

What if #K12 #Education was designed for powerful, engaging learning every day? Check out #NextGenLearningChallenges latest article on schools achieving this, from #ProjectCentered classrooms in ND to #StudentDriven work in CA & ME: bit.ly/4ayHrMI #PBL #LearnerCentered

Youth Voice in Education: Sharing Student Experiences Learn what youth voice is, why it matters, and how real student stories and experiences support more equitable, learner-centered education in schools for…

With stories by students and their ed supporters, you can explore what #YouthVoice is, why it matters, and how real student stories and experiences support more equitable, #LearnerCentered education. Take a look!
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OWL Giving Campaign 2025 | Open Way Learning (Powered by Donorbox) Across the U.S., young people are bursting with ideas. When school connects to who they are and what they care about, they lean in, lead, and thrive.Open Way Learning partners with schools and distric...

A huge thank you to everyone who supported #OpenWayLearning in our end-of-year campaign! Your generosity fuels #learnercentered, community-connected education. Every contribution helps expand what’s possible for learners in the year ahead: bit.ly/4pgnh0b

Learning works when it feels safe, natural, and truly yours.
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One Year After Helene: WNC Schools Anchor Recovery in Resilience Explore the Western North Carolina Resilience Project, aimed at rebuilding stronger schools after Hurricane Helene.

One year post #HurricaneHelene, Western NC is redefining education! Check out how the #WNCResilienceProject is transforming schools into hubs of belonging & renewal in Wes Davis's article on community-driven recovery: bit.ly/4osJ7x6

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What K–12 Teachers Can Learn from National Parks: How Visitor Experience Principles Can Help Create an Empowered, Learner Centered Classroom National parks don’t just preserve landscapes, they design experiences that teach, inspire, and empower visitors. This blog explores how K–12 teachers can borrow visitor experience principles from…

What if classrooms worked like national parks? 🏞️ With intentional design, clear expectations, and student choice, learning becomes exploration — not instruction.

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Creating Engaging Classrooms Through Mini-grants: Syna Sharma

Learn how mini-grants foster collaboration & creativity in classrooms in this clip from NC State College of Education featuring Syna Sharma, a Middle Grades Educator & OWL Board Member. Her passion for #experientiallearning is truly inspiring! bit.ly/46okzNG

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👥 Every year, you meet dozens of new learners. Each one brings unique strengths, challenges, and dreams. "The Culturally Competent Educator" helps you see and nurture ALL of them. 25 days until we dive deep together! #LearnerCentered #UniqueStrengths #EduSky #AcademicSky

Bedford County Education Officials Debate Terminology for Future Learning Framework Officials discuss the relevance of 'learning' versus 'students' in educational messaging.

A heated debate in Bedford County is redefining the terms "student" and "learner," raising questions about the future of education and what it truly means to learn.

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Why Listening to Students Matters More Than "Good Intentions" Explore how involving students in decision-making fosters a culture of participation, trust, and shared responsibility, leading to better outcomes for all.

As educators, how can we cultivate a culture of trust, respect, and empowerment in the classroom? In this #NextGenLearningChallenges article, Nika Hollingsworth examines the significant impact of incorporating #studentvoice: bit.ly/469hqmx
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Focusing on the system and not the learner does not benefit the learner.

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Excited to have two documentarians at www.aeroconference.org

15-year-old Mason Ember Avery - homeschooled/unschooled teens. Ellen Reynolds - a documentary about AERO! . Contact us here or at - peter@educationrevolution.org.

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#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...

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

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Join us on 4/24/25, at 8 pm Eastern Time, for a chat with Kai Collins , Executive Director of the New Jersey Coalition for Learners, about the policy work needed for educational freedom. Register here. us02web.zoom.us/.../register...

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Design with Presence: Applying the Framework for Online Learning

[Blog post] Design with Presence: Applying the Framework for Online Learning ale-virtualcommunity-cotl.blogspot.com/2025/04/desi... #OnlineLearningFramework #LearningExperienceDesign #CreatingPresence #DesignFramework #VirtualLearningPresence #InstructorPresence #LearnerCentered #OnlineCourseDesign

Town Hall: Built for More Explore how Out-of-School Time (OST) programs prepare youth for a dynamic workforce through skill-building, creativity, and real-world experiences.

What if learning spaces weren’t just where students go, but where they grow? Our latest Town Hall recap dives into how communities are co-creating spaces that reflect purpose, belonging, and real-world relevance.
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For or With? A Reflection of Network Structures In reimagining learner-centered environments, equitable partnerships are critical components of progression. When a sense of “working with” rather than “working for” one another exists, a culture of “...

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Removing the barriers that obstruct progression can lead to meaningful growth for all invested in the journey of lifelong learning. #evolutionarylearning #learnercentered #leadership

First-Year Insights into Building a Truly Learner-Centered Approach with SparkNC SparkNC offers a learner-centered, competency-based education in high-tech fields across North Carolina, empowering students with flexible, industry-relevant learning experiences.

How might we empower students to take charge of their educational journey? Dana Brinson explores how #SparkNC is revolutionizing learning by enabling students to choose their own pathways in this article from #GettingSmart: bit.ly/41eBW26

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The Joy of Learning: A Core Principle for Success Explore the transformative power of joyful learning, emphasizing connection, curiosity, and real-world engagement in education.

What does fostering joy in the classroom look like? Check out Jordan Luster's insights on building relationships and enhancing engagement through real-world learning in this article from Getting Smart: bit.ly/40dScio

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The habits of 7 highly effective schools Nonprofit counts more than 1,300 U.S. schools where students beat the odds

What makes a school effective?
Check out this article by @jillbarshay.bsky.social highlighting 7 key habits that empower schools to help every student succeed!
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How can we redefine attendance as a skill rather than just a checklist? Let’s empower students to thrive, not just show up. Read more in this article by Matthew Riggan (via Next Generation Learning Challenges) bit.ly/49HTtSU #LearnerCentered #ReimagineLearning

buff.ly/3HjSXNw #FeministPedagogy is about recognizing & critically questioning/evaluating & addressing who has the power in an online course? Ultimately it is about #learnercentered online pedagogical practices. #edusky