Deeper Learning

September 19, 2019

California needs time to get ethnic studies curriculum right

The debate over whether ethnic studies is an appropriate and valuable course for high school students was settled long ago.

March 21, 2018

'Deeper learning' aimed to expand as Stanford researchers join California charter group

The joining of forces will give Envision Learning Partners greater research heft behind its consulting work, which already includes nearly 500 charter and district-run schools across the country.

September 29, 2015

Teachers say critical thinking key to college and career readiness

A new survey asks California teachers about college and career readiness.

February 9, 2015

Khan Academy launches ambitious math 'challenge'

Over the past decade, the free instructional website Khan Academy has transformed how tens of millions of students across the globe perceive and approach math. Now, it’s pursuing a bigger aim: transforming how students perceive themselves.

John Fensterwald

The Common Core Challenge

December 4, 2014

After-school science begins with a bounce

An after-school program at Garfield Elementary School in Oakland provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere to help students grasp the Next Generation Science Standards, which are starting to be implemented statewide. The standards include integrating engineering design into science education.

Susan Frey

The Common Core Challenge

December 1, 2014

CTA launches large-scale teacher training

The California Teachers Association is teaming up with two Stanford University-affiliated organizations to provide training in the state's new learning standards that aims to reach tens of thousands of teachers.

John Fensterwald

The Common Core Challenge

November 17, 2014

Common Core stays after school

As California school districts implement the Common Core State Standards in English and math, more of them are looking to after-school and summer programs to help acquaint both teachers and students with the new approach to learning.

Susan Frey

The Common Core Challenge

August 7, 2014

Task force urges remake of civics education

In a report released this week, a state task force called for a revival of civics education, transforming it from “an afterthought” – an undervalued social studies class – to a core element of community engagement and learning in all grades. The California Task Force on K-12 Civic Learning issued its final report this week.

John Fensterwald

The Common Core Challenge

July 17, 2014

Charter school integrates 'deeper learning'

At City Arts and Tech, one of three high schools in the Bay Area-based Envision Schools charter network, deeper learning – an approach that goes beyond rote memorization and the superficial mastery of facts – has been integrated into all aspects of the school curriculum.