This primer takes a closer look at student attitudes about learning and failure to explain how and why these underlying beliefs can dramatically shape success. Growth mindset is the belief that thoughtful effort and dedication, not innate ability or talent, is the key to learning. In education, students with a […]
Case Study: Advancing Student-Centered Learning Models
State education leaders are newly empowered to drive change and advance innovative learning models that support all students. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives states greater flexibility—and responsibility—to shape student-centered policies and help schools create great learning environments. As ESSA begins to roll out in 2018-19, we’re excited […]
New Classrooms Welcomes Two New Senior Staff Members, Michael Watson and Jason Williams
New York, NY – Today, New Classrooms, a nonprofit on a mission to personalize education by redesigning how a classroom works, announced two new senior staff members: Michael Watson, vice president of policy and advocacy, and Jason Williams, vice president of district and school partnerships. “We are thrilled to welcome […]
New Classrooms Welcomes Two New Members, Shavar Jeffries and Paul Massey, To Its Board of Directors; Philip Uri Treisman joins the nonprofit’s Board of Advisors
New York, NY – Today New Classrooms, a nonprofit on a mission to personalize education by redesigning how a classroom works, announced Shavar Jeffries, national president of Democrats for Education Reform, and Paul Massey, founding partner of B6 Real Estate Advisors, have joined its Board of Directors. The nonprofit is also welcoming […]
Summer Book List: 8 Recommended Reads From the New Classrooms Team
With the school year winding down, educators have some time to unwind, refresh, and disconnect. For a lot of us, that means a good book with new ideas and inspiring takeaways. We asked for recommendations from folks around New Classrooms and compiled a list that covers everything from change management and […]
Ryan Brusco: Four Key Insights for Ensuring Successful Personalized Learning
Ryan Brusco’s first foray into personalized learning came way back in 2003 as a second-year middle school English teacher. With big plans to develop a robust program that differentiated instruction, Brusco writes in Edutopia that he spent much of the school year “running around like a mad man during classes […]
Year in Review: Partner School Highlights from 2017-2018
From parent engagement and best practices to collaboration and culture-building, here’s a look back at a few highlights from the 2017-2018 school year.
New Classrooms Selected as a Semifinalist for the 2018 Drucker Prize
The Drucker Institute announced today that New Classrooms is one of 50 semifinalists for the 2018 Drucker Prize. The semifinalists were culled from over 500 first-round applicants “based on their excellence in demonstrating Peter Drucker’s definition of innovation—change that creates a new dimension of performance,” according to a Drucker Institute […]
Mendota Junior High School School Will Expand Personalized Learning Math Program to Close Learning Gaps
May 23, 2018 – Mendota Junior High School (Mendota) will expand its partnership with New Classrooms this fall to ensure each student gets the math support he or she needs. This year, 92 of Mendota’s seventh grade students are receiving customized daily schedules, curriculum and learning experiences through Teach to […]
A Story of Perseverance
Last week, New Classrooms held its third annual Geek Out, a gathering of supporters and advocates for personalized learning. The evening event included a dynamic lineup of speakers, and we’re excited to share some of the highlights. Today’s post features remarks from a fifth-grade student in New Jersey who is […]