As adults, we have all kinds of notions about success and what it means for us and others. How...
Learning and Teaching
Want To See Change in Education? It's Not More, It's Different.
Think back to a time when you were learning something new that really stuck with you and made a...
Focus on Learning, Not Just the Project
How many times have you heard or even said something to the effect of, "We are transforming...
Learning Exhibitions: The Power of Showcasing the Process and Product
This week, both of my kids had the opportunity to share the projects that they have been engaged...
When you focus on the good, the good gets better.
November and December can be hard months, especially for educators. There is so much to do and...
Aligning Around a Common Vision for Learning
Educators today are cultivating a new vision for how to guide children into the future. This new...
Reflection: Why We Need to Create More Time to Process What We are Learning
Educators in our schools today have more on their plates than ever before. There are new(ish)...
The Power of Productive Struggle
There is an increasing trend of parents clearing the path for children and removing any barriers...

Dr. Katie Martin
Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and VP of Leadership and Learning at Altitude Learning. She teaches in the graduate school of Education at High Tech High and is on the board of Real World Scholars. Learn More.
LEARNER-CENTERED INNOVATION
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6 Ways That My Practice Has Evolved By Being Forced to Teach Remotely
For the 3rd year in a row, I am teaching a course, Leading Innovative Schools, at the High Tech...
Challenging the Status Quo to Rewrite New School Rules
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6 Questions to Consider When Planning for Learning in Summer School and Beyond
I was working with educators on their summer school plans recently. We were discussing what...
Success Versus Mastery
How we measure success is not always aligned with what we value or what we actually need to be...