A nonprofit helping schools design the conditions to enable #LearnerCentered innovation - not by chasing edu fads, but from leveraging local assets & talent.
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17 Feb 2023
Fantastic day at @MaconEarly as students led a #HumanCenteredDesign process to redefine how to improve student & parent communication across the school. #StudentAgency at its best! #StudentVoice @adamhaigler @engineerteacher @coachmofat
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How might we create schools where educators can thrive, not just persist? Teacher well-being is about building the conditions, relationships, and systems that support educators and students alike. We appreciated this podcast from @edutopia: edutopia.org/podcast/11-ways… #K12 #EdChat
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How might we carry forward the best of this school year? Reflect on a bright spot for students, an area of growth, and a moment when collaboration improved outcomes. Those insights become the foundation for stronger, more student-centered schools. #K12 #EdChat #studentcentered
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Teaching can be rewarding yet demanding. As summer approaches, prioritize self-care! Discover how the #vagusnerve influences stress, emotional balance, and #resilience: youtube.com/shorts/4clX0VA5G…
#TeacherSelfCare #EducatorWellness
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Reflecting on OWL's work with @ABQschools, one of the most exciting outcomes was seeing educators move beyond viewing #PBL as a set of strategies & instead embrace it as an iterative design process grounded in #studentvoice, authentic learning & #continuousimprovement.
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This article from @Getting_Smart by David Ross challenges schools to think beyond simply adding #AI tools into traditional systems: gettingsmart.com/2026/05/11/…
#StudentCenteredLearning #FutureOfLearning #LearnerCentered #ProjectBasedLearning #EducationInnovation #AIinEducation
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Honoring student & teacher voices is central to Open Way Learning's approach. But what's next? We must turn feedback into action and tackle system-level barriers. Dive into Ben Daley's insights on improving education via @hthgse: hthgse.edu/two-tips-for-impr… #Education #StudentVoice
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If you could fix one thing about the world or your community, what would it be? Students shared their thoughts on sticky notes, from climate change to more outdoor time. Join Open Way Learning’s Student-Centered Classrooms Cohort to boost engagement: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Supported by a #WNCResilienceProject microgrant, MECHS students brought energy to downtown Marshall with a thrifted fashion show benefiting Beacon of Hope. As one student said earlier this year: “It helps to be able to help others.” msn.com/en-us/education-and-…
#studentleadership
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Exam review doesn't have to mean worksheets and cramming. In this video, Michelle explores four research-backed practices that help students retain learning, stay engaged, and build deeper understanding leading up to #assessments! bit.ly/4diBLJi
#StudentCentered
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#Schoolimprovement scales through systems that make great teaching visible, collaborative, and repeatable. Learn how #radicalcollaboration can ignite a culture of innovation in your school: bit.ly/4u5ZguZ
#SchoolLeadership #ExperientialLearning #PBL
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When students feel known by the adults around them, they engage more fully in the work. These are some of the ideas educators will explore through our Student Centered Learning Cohort: bit.ly/480Fecz
#StudentCenteredLearning #RelationshipsMatter #StudentVoice #K12
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Is extended test prep hindering student learning? Instead of passive review, what if students engaged with new ideas & tasks until the very end?bit.ly/4nimbAN
#StudentCenteredLearning #DeeperLearning #EdInnovation #LearningThatSticks #Edchat
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Student voices are helping shape post-Helene recovery efforts by sharing experiences through the #WNCResilienceProject. When schools listen, amazing things happen! Read more in this article from @EducationNC by Sophia Luna: bit.ly/4d8Cj2Z
#WNC #StudentVoice
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At the Spring Convening, students shared how Hurricane Helene changed their schools. They spoke of strength, connection, and gratitude for their teachers. Discover more: bit.ly/4n0V50N #Resilience #K12Education #DeeperLearning #DesignThinking #PBL
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. The same goes for classrooms! Real learning happens when students are engaged and see relevance. Ready to shift to #studentcenteredlearning?
bit.ly/4dk18dI
Join our info session: bit.ly/480Fecz
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Last week, Open Way Learning hosted the #WNCResilienceProject Spring Convening, gathering educators, students, & partners in #WNC. Students shared insights that are shaping real projects! Read more: bit.ly/4n0V50N
#Resilience #K12Education #DeeperLearning
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Here's an upcoming opportunity for NC educators! Join @EducationNC for a vital event on professional resilience after Hurricane Helene with Cheryl Fuller.
🗓️ April 21, 2026 @ 4 PM
📍 Zoom
👉 Register here: bit.ly/4tj2Ph9
#NCeducation #Resilience #HurricaneHelene
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Michelle from #OpenWayLearning shares the “My Favorite No” protocol to boost #criticalthinking and #collaboration in the #classroom.
🔗Watch the video: bit.ly/4tmF73x
🔗 Explore the protocol: bit.ly/4tMVENU
🔗 Join our cohort: bit.ly/480Fecz
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What if learning was more connected, relevant, and driven by students? Join our Zoom info session to explore our yearlong cohort and how schools are making that shift together!🔗 Spots are limited. Register here: bit.ly/480Fecz
#StudentCentered #K12 #Eductation #OWL
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Exciting news! Brian Randall from NC Center for Resilience & Learning has shared some free resilience workshops (virtual & in-person) this spring! Perfect for those supporting students or teams in #WNC. Check it out: bit.ly/3Q44Y1i #Resilience @NCresiliencectr
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