Education Video Library
Replicating Another School's Success: One Teacher's Story
Once a traditional lecture-style teacher, Michelle Underwood's science classroom now hums with the energy of students absorbed in collaborative learning projects.
Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Comprehensive Assessment: A New York City Success Story
Through constant investment in the assessment process, both students and teachers strive for true learning at School of the Future, a 6-12 school in Manhattan.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Strategic Goals: Formative + Summative = Rigor
Rigorous expectations yield impressive results at New York's School of the Future, where regular assessments help keep students on track, and teachers strive to tap into students' true interests to bring out their best work.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
What is "Authentic" Assessment?
Educators at New York's School of the Future have enjoyed great success at teaching and assessing their students. Both efforts are squarely focused on student understanding of fundamental concepts and real-life learning. Making these efforts relevant and authentic has been the cornerstone of their success.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Thinking Big About Engagement
Even the smallest concepts become big enough to grasp in this middle school science class, where teacher Rob Olazagasti gives students opportunities to learn by creating, remember by experiencing, and show what they know by teaching.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8)
Keeping It Relevant and "Authentic"
Mistakes become learning opportunities in Ben Mook's 7th grade Algebra class. To assess his students, Mook challenges them to solve real life problems, and emphasizes their thought processes over getting the right answers.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8)
Making Sure They Are Learning
Sticky notes coalesce into high-level analytical thinking in Sarah Kaufman's 6th grade humanities class, where complex concepts are broken down into manageable pieces that help students master challenging assignments.
Comprehensive Assessment, Middle (6-8)
After-School Social and Emotional Learning Gives Kids Wings
This program in South Carolina teaches elementary school children skills for success in school and life.
Primary (K-2), Social & Emotional Learning, Upper Elementary (3-5)
Connecting High School to College and Career
A new approach to career and technical education is engaging high school students by combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning in specific fields of professional study and training.
Integrated Studies, Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, High (9-12)
Academies Raise the Bar at a Comprehensive High School
Focusing on careers in green energy and manufacturing technology improves attendance and test scores at Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove, California.
Integrated Studies, Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, High (9-12)
