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Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Woonsocket High School and the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
The only high school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Woonsocket High School is led by principal Carnell Henderson with a school mission to “do what is in the best interests of this community’s students s
The Learning Sciences and Personalized, Competency-Based Learning: Thoughts from the Frontier of Research-Practice Partnerships in Virtual Learning
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
This past January, iNACOL released the report Current to Future State: Issues and Action Steps for State Policy to Support Personalized, Competency-Based Learning. Among its key recommendations for ac
Virtual Viewpoints Podcast: Paula Dillon, Barrington Public Schools
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-3-paula-dillon-barrington-public-schoolsThis episode is the third in our series documenting the Integrated Learning Systems project, a collaboration between the Ne
How Does Online Learning Really Work?: A Conversation with Mitch Albom
Michigan Virtual
In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we hosted four panel discussions on Mitch Albom's radio show on WJR 760. In this segment, Mitch Albom explores the day-to-day realities of virtual education in depth with a panel of our online teachers and students.
The Students of Today & Tomorrow: A Conversation with Mitch Albom
Michigan Virtual
What does the future of learning look like? In this segment of his radio show on WJR 760, Mitch Albom explores this issue in depth with a panel of the leaders of several current and former superintendents of Michigan schools.
What's Getting in the Way of Progress in Michigan's Education System?: A Conversation with Mitch Albom
Michigan Virtual
In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we hosted four panel discussions on Mitch Albom's radio show on WJR 760. In this segment, Mitch Albom explores barriers to progress in Michigan's educational system with a panel of the leaders of several of Michigan's educational organizations.
Why Are Michigan's Literacy Rates So Low?: A Conversation with Mitch Albom
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In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we hosted four panel discussions on Mitch Albom's radio show on WJR 760. In this segment, Mitch Albom explores Michigan's literacy crisis in depth with a panel of the educational leaders in Michigan's early literacy movement.
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Newport Area Career and Technical Center
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Led by Director Rob Young, the Newport Area Career and Technical Center’s (NACTC) program has pockets of student centered learning embedded throughout the school; however, the Fuse Architect design te
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Central Falls High School
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Led by assistant principal Amy Burns and principal Troy Silvia, Central Falls High School (CFHS) is dedicated to helping students meet their graduation requirements and preparing them to make informed
Design Thinking in Schools: “You can’t make school better without student voice.”
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Have you thought about bringing design thinking to your school or district? One of the major foundations for the Fuse Architect project is design thinking. Through a partnership with IDEO, the Fuse Ar
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Narragansett High School
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Narragansett High School, led by Principal Daniel Warner, is a high performing school located in Narragansett, RI. Principal Warner believes that personalized learning is a key element of growth for N
Virtual Viewpoints Podcast: Stephen Osborn, RIDE and Daniela Fairchild, Office of Innovation
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https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/nm-podcast2Stephen Osborn of the Rhode Island Department of Education and Daniela Fairchild of Rhode Island’s Office of Innovation provide some background on each of their
Online Learning in the Wake of School Violence: False Solutions & Room for Growth
Jamey Fitzpatrick
There are many good reasons to promote the value of online learning, but gun violence should not be one of them.
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – 360 High School
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
A Providence Public School, 360 High School (360) opened its doors in 2015 with 80 students entering 9th grade. It is one of two schools in Providence that have been chosen to participate in the Fuse
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Central High School
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Central High School (Central) is the second school from the Providence Public School District selected for the Fuse Architect program. Central High School is actively working to become a more student-
Introducing the Fuse Architect Schools – Barrington High School
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
The only high school within the district of Barrington Public Schools, the school population information for the 2016-17 school year is shared in the table below.# of students% of Free and Reduced Lun
How to avoid the "summer slide" without giving up your hard-earned break
Michigan Virtual
In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of the summer slide — what and who are at risk and why — as well some tips and tricks for mitigating the effects of summer learning loss.
Virtual Viewpoints Podcast: Interview with Lucas Orwig, Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
https://soundcloud.com/mvlri/episode-1-lucas-orwig-nellie-mae-education-foundationThis is the first episode in a series documenting the Integrated Learning Systems project, a collaboration between the
Fuse Architects Take Off in 2017
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
What if the best way to make decisions about education technology starts off with not thinking about technology at all? This is the approach the Fuse Architect project took as they began their work th
Partner Collaboration Key to Highlander Institute’s Vision for Fuse Architect Success
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
As the Highlander Institute embarks on its Fuse Architect initiative with NMEF, six LEAs and seven high schools, collaborations with external partners are in the forefront. In this blog, we highlight
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