Different Schools for a Different World

This resource details six key arguments for why educators must approach school improvement differently in the 21st century: (1) information literacy, (2) the economy, (3) learning, (4) boredom, (5) innovation, and (6) equity. Learn how schools are tackling these six arguments head-on in order to help students grow into global citizens, critical thinkers, innovators, and literate content consumers.

How this book will help you modernize your school culture and increase student success:

• Consider the factors that are preventing students from being successful in the global 21st-century world.
• Examine what makes traditional school improvement plans counterproductive.
• Learn about the common building blocks of deeper learning schools.
• Review the research that proves deeper learning environments enhance school results, such as student engagement and cultural competence.
• Study profiles of several deeper learning schools that epitomize the kinds of diverse organizational and instructional models em

  Part of the Solutions for Creating the Learning Spaces Students Deserve series.

  This short, actionable resource concisely explains the six key factors of school improvement in the 21st century: (1) information literacy, (2) the economy, (3) learning, (4) boredom, (5) innovation, and (6) equity. Quickly learn how schools are tackling these six areas head-on in order to help students grow into global citizens, critical thinkers, innovators, and literate content consumers.

  How this quick guide will help you modernize your school culture and increase student success: •

  • Consider the factors that are preventing students from being successful in the global 21st-century world.
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  • Examine what makes traditional school improvement plans counterproductive.
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  • Learn about the common building blocks of deeper learning schools.
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  • Review the research that proves deeper learning environments enhance school results, such as student engagement and cultural competence.
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  • Study profiles of several deeper learning schools that epitomize the kinds of diverse organizational and instructional models emerging around the world.

  Contents:
  Introduction
  Chapter 1: The Information Literacy Argument
  Chapter 2: The Economic Argument
  Chapter 3: The Learning Argument
  Chapter 4: The Boredom Argument
  Chapter 5: The Innovation Argument
  Chapter 6: The Equity Argument
  Chapter 7: The Alternative
  Epilogue
  References and Resources

  Books in the Solutions for Creating the Learning Spaces Students Deserve series:

  • Creating a Culture of Feedback
  • Different Schools for a Different World
  • Making Learning Flow
  • Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration
  • Embracing a Culture of Joy
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Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Information Literacy Argument
Chapter 2: The Economic Argument
Chapter 3: The Learning Argument
Chapter 4: The Boredom Argument
Chapter 5: The Innovation Argument
Chapter 6: The Equity Argument
Chapter 7: The Alternative
Epilogue
References and Resources