Common Ground Collaborative

Industrial model = past its sell-by date. AI + factory learning = toxic. AI and an organic learning ecosystem? Symbiotic. Becoming Human: A Global Learning System for Our Times Free webinar · April 24 · 16:00 CEST 👉Register here bit.ly/47TNTNU

Students often don't know how to learn. We're all guilty of passing the 'learning buck.' It stops here. Every CGC module embeds "Learning to Learn" goals. Powerful read from Kevin Bartlett. #LearningToLearn #EdChat bit.ly/4phGdeE

Tackling tough school challenges! From assessment to teacher growth, now we've cracked the code for a complete, connected, conceptual Pre-K -12 curriculum with our Learning Maps! Built by practitioners, for you. Learn more in our free webinar! Sign up now: bit.ly/3FBOl80

Wow! 🤩 What an incredible first #CGS webinar! So inspiring to see educators embracing collective growth & student-centered learning. 🌱 Huge thanks to all who joined! 👏 Stay tuned for Webinar #2!

THE COLLECTIVE GROWTH SYSTEM - Transforming Teacher Evaluation through Culture Building CGS) offers a complete, coherent alternative to observation/supervision/evaluation-based approaches to professional growth. Join us for this transformative journey. bit.ly/3ZPfagK

CULTIVATING CHARACTER: A CGC Focus "Character isn't about being perfect; it's about consistent effort." - Jack Snell Our new Character Learning Map helps students develop character & practice kindness. Integrates seamlessly with our existing Learning Maps. bit.ly/3E8PsLV

Kevin Bartlett recently sat down with Bob Wise to discuss the power of knowledge brokering in education. We explored the challenges of implementation, the importance of simplicity and collaboration, and the need to prioritize student learning. youtu.be/IWdrrmAOzbY?fe…

In Nairobi this week, Kevin joined the incredible team at Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) to launch an exciting new project: Sankoré International School. This groundbreaking school will offer an exceptional education to Kenyan children. #SHOFCO #Sankoré #Education #Kenya

Tired of ineffective teacher supervision? 🧐 The Collective Growth System is here! 🔄 This webinar series shifts the focus to collective teacher growth & student learning. 💡 Learn more & join the CGS: bit.ly/3EcNLgt Registration- bit.ly/3ZPfagK

Happy New Year from the Common Ground Collaborative! Let's carry forward the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose that defines our community.  Meaningful connections Collective impact Growth and learning Wishing you all a year of joy, success, and fulfillment.

Our second webinar in the "What We Do When Nobody's Watching" series is in the books! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined! Don't miss our next webinar: "Teaching on Principle" with guest guide Carolina Ulloa. When: October 2nd 16:00 -18:00 ET Register now: bit.ly/3XIRgBq

It's happening TODAY! ⏰ The second webinar in our "What We Do When Nobody's Watching" series: "From Intent to Intentionality" with guest guide Gerry De Fazio. When: Wednesday, October 9th, 4:00-6:00 PM ET Re-imagining Teacher Evaluation

Don't miss our next webinar on October 9th 16:00 EDT where together, we’ll begin to co-construct our learning culture, using online versions of the processes you can use to build culture in person with your colleagues. Register now to secure your spot! bit.ly/3XIRgBq

Assessment drives learning. We can either restrict ourselves to narrow perspectives on assessment and, as Grant Wiggins famously said, ‘Teach, test and hope for the best’, or we can reframe assessment as a key force for improving learning.

IMPOSSIBLE Why we ask the impossible of teachers and what we can do about it. I spend a great deal of my life teaching... When working with teachers and leaders, trying to help build capacity for great practice, I sometimes ... Read More bit.ly/49egCKR

UNLIMITED ASSOCIATIVE LEARNING The Origins of Human Consciousness and What it Means for Learning Professionals Over the past 2 decades, Ginsburg and Jablonka have developed a novel approach to studying the evolutionary origins of consciousness... Read more bit.ly/4a5VIyO

BECOMING HUMAN - The mission IS the model There are moments when years of puzzling about tough design dilemmas bear fruit. A new paradigm, a new model, a new clarity emerges. We capture that, and it becomes a platform for all future evolutions. Read more bit.ly/4ar7a81

IN / AN Divergent perspectives on 'authority' Earlier, I mentioned an initial degree in philosophy. I then went on to a one-year post-graduate certificate in education (not counting the hippie years, overland to India, that kind of early 70s stuff). ow.ly/Roei50Q1soa

IF / THEN My first degree was in philosophy. It taught me two things... Everybody Learns ow.ly/OzFx50Q1smg

WHY GOVERN? Building a connected school learning culture A few years back, with a friend, Tim Carr, we opened an AAIE Conversation with an interactive 'non-keynote' on the subject of Board-Leader relationships in schools.  ow.ly/357150Q1sib