Our learners — Vermont middle and high school educators — are in the midst of a monumental transition that, done well, will ensure that Vermont\u2019s public schools deliver on their mission of excellence and equity for all our learners. (No pressure.)<\/span><\/p>\n The change is complex; the climb steep. The realization a few years ago that we might be stumbling at our jobs — making sure educators have the support they need to meet the challenges they face — made us wonder. What kind of professional learning experience <\/span>could<\/span><\/i> prepare educators to meet the expectations of Vermont\u2019s Act 77 and\u00a0 the Education Quality Standards? What would it look like, and how would it work?<\/span><\/p>\n Right away we knew the experience would have to model the very principles and practices Vermont educators are being expected to apply with their learners. With that in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n A few years later (and a few hairs grayer), <\/span>Learning Lab VT is<\/span> our very best attempt to design and implement the opportunity we imagined. The results? Have exceeded our wildest dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n Learning Lab VT is a year-long experience that provides a cohort of educators support to partner with their students and each other. Together, they conduct and share action research answering the questions: <\/span>What is personalization? <\/span><\/i>What, exactly, are teachers and students doing in settings that are becoming increasingly personalized? What are the best ways to develop systemic capacity to get personalization right? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, it’s about YOU. We want you to become part of Learning Lab VT. And here’s how.<\/p>\n Right now, we have 19 educators at 12 schools around Vermont<\/a> who’ve spent the year working on personalization with their students.<\/p>\n And those educators want to show you what they’re up to. Face-to-face, and in person. We invite you to spend some time getting to know these remarkable Vermont educators, through their inquiry questions. Through their reflection videos and blogposts. Look at the places their work overlaps with — or inspires — yours. Then book a visit to their classroom.<\/a><\/p>\n For real. We want you to get up, leave your classroom and your school, and treat yourself to a glimpse beyond your school walls. GO. Go see how other educators are tackling personalization.<\/a> 12 different schools, 19 educators to choose from.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re super excited for the work ahead. We\u2019re finding our stride — though we\u2019ve been reminded just how hard it is to teach well. We’re inspired by the courageous educators with whom we work. Educators who graciously open their classrooms to the world and, along with their students, who continue to share their stories in ways that remind us that all of us do better in places that where we belong and contribute. <\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to learn more about Learning Lab VT, the hands-down best way forward is to go visit some Learning Lab sites<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to Learning Lab VT Ever wonder whether you\u2019re really up to the task of meeting your learners\u2019 needs? We have. Our learners — Vermont middle and high school educators — are in the midst of a monumental transition that, done well, will ensure that Vermont\u2019s public schools deliver on their mission of excellence and … <\/p>\nThe Dream<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Design<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>The Now<\/h2>\n
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So. Where do you want to visit first?<\/h2>\n