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Active Processing in Education: Moving Beyond Participation Toward Deeper Cognitive Engagement
Dr. James Pelech’s Active Processing framework helps educators move learners beyond participation and toward deeper cognitive engagement. Through reflection, questioning, collaboration, self-explanation, and authentic tasks, learners actively make meaning instead of simply receiving information.
Dr. James Pelech
Jul 214 min read


Leadership at the Gap: Actionable Assessment for School Improvement
Actionable assessment is the bridge between collecting data and improving practice. In this post, learn how school leaders can move beyond a “data-driven” mindset and use a clear protocol to turn observations, interpretations, and data into meaningful action. From identifying the right data to facilitating team conversations and implementing next steps, this guide offers a practical approach to using data for real school improvement.
Dr. Jacqueline Arce
May 118 min read


Starting Strong: Advice for Schools New to Project Based Learning (PBL)
Project Based Learning (PBL) can feel overwhelming when schools first begin, but sustainable implementation starts with clarity, culture, and small intentional shifts. This blog explores practical ways schools can begin building a learner-centered environment where inquiry, authentic learning, collaboration, and meaningful student experiences can grow over time through high-quality PBL.
Dr. Amber Graeber, Ph.D
May 62 min read
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