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A New Day for Learning

May 2, 2007 5:58 AM

I'll admit it--it has been a long time since I last contributed to this blog. A million post-Summit administrative details have diverted my energies. Still, the appearance in Edweek of two separate commentaries written by Summit speakers caught my attention. The first of these--"A New Day for Learning," written in part by George Lucas Education Foundation Executive Director Milton Chen--argues that outmoded classroom forms and schedules are hampering school improvement. You may remember that the Foundation's new COO, Cindy Johansen, presented at the Summit a brief video highlighting schools and programs that follow a more expansive model of learning

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The Summit's Opening Plenary Panel Takes Shape

December 1, 2006 8:38 AM

The Summit's opening plenary panel is taking shape. The panel discussion, which will focus on preparing students for new challenges of the 21st century, will feature leading thinkers and practitioners.

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