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Learning Deeply

In this blog, organized by Harvard education professor Jal Mehta and Washington-based education writer Robert Rothman, students, teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers explored the practice and policy issues around expanding deeper learning. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: student learning.

School & District Management Opinion The Voice of Ted Sizer Lives On
The imperative for deeper learning has roots in the 30-year-old Coalition of Essential Schools, writes guest blogger Kathleen Cushman.
Contributing Blogger, September 17, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Opinion Does the Common Core Limit Teaching?
A poll showing opposition to the Common Core reflects a misunderstanding of how the standards encourage engaging instruction, as two school examples show.
Robert Rothman, September 12, 2014
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3 min read
Education Opinion Using Technology to Support Learning for At-Risk Students
A review of research finds three characteristics of effective technology use for students placed at-risk.
Robert Rothman, September 11, 2014
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3 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Student-Centered Practices for Underserved Youth
Examples from high-performing schools show that student-centerd practices are effective for all students, particularly those who have been underserved.
Contributing Blogger, September 8, 2014
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Teaching Profession Opinion Blended Learning Is for Teachers, Too
Innovative professional development initiatives infuse technology with in-person learning to enhance learning experiences for teachers.
Contributing Blogger, September 4, 2014
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Education Opinion Deeper and Blended Learning Go Hand in Hand
Integrating technology with in-person learning can make deeper engagement with content a reality for more young people.
Contributing Blogger, September 2, 2014
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Teaching Profession Opinion Which Kind of Teaching?
How teaching practices are observed and evaluated can determine whether teachers shift to deeper learning approaches.
Robert Rothman, August 29, 2014
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Education Opinion The Three Dimensions of Student Achievement
Young people will be judged by the quality of their work and their character. So why don't schools focus on those dimensions?
Contributing Blogger, August 27, 2014
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Education Opinion Designed for Learning?
Asking questions: A Wisconsin school district's networked approach to re-designing the system for learning.
Contributing Blogger, August 21, 2014
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States Opinion Taking the Risk
A district's transformation has been rewarding and inspiring, but it takes changes in state policy to make such transformations the norm.
Contributing Blogger, August 19, 2014
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School & District Management Opinion The Lesser Risk
A school district in Kentucky takes a bold step to transform the learning experience for all of its students.
Contributing Blogger, August 18, 2014
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Education Opinion Jobs Report: An Education Imperative
The lingering unemployment crisis points to need for young people to develop the skills needed for the workplace.
Contributing Blogger, August 14, 2014
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Assessment Opinion Defense: Where a Graduate Makes Her Case
Like Ph.D. candidates, some high school graduates must show what they know before moving to the next level.
Contributing Blogger, August 11, 2014
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Education Opinion Voice and Choice in the Classroom
Giving students a role in determining what they learn deepens their engagement and learning.
Contributing Blogger, August 8, 2014
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