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Real Learning, Real Accomplishment (part three)
New book demonstrates how schools transform by measuring what matters (here are a few excerpts)
from Opening a Mastery Learning High School: A Baton Pass to Life by Ryan Cordia.
First, I believe that current blended learning technology allows for teacher flexibility in the classroom. Second, because students learn at different paces, the professional educator can leverage relationships, pedagogy, and content knowledge to support each student at the right time and then get out of their way. With professional educators and blended learning tools, it is time for schools to break the Carnegie Unit. Finally, I believe high school should be a baton pass to life.
Part One: Ira Socol
Part Two: Michael Lubelfeld
Part Four: David Glover
School should be relevant for all students and, through hard work, provide them with access to the life they envision for themselves. The senior year should especially support student career passions and abilities by providing work experience, industry credentials, or college credits based on the individual student’s choice. I wanted to build a school that allowed students to succeed professionally after high school. I wanted each student who attended…
