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From problem solvers to problem finders

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From Ewan McIntosh: My students explore the themes upon which our planet really depends, immerse themselves in the ideas, find the problems they feel are worth solving, and then try them out in a prototype. | Read more.

In: Creativity, England/Scotland/Wales, Noted, Self-directed learning, Whole education

Edutopia: Portland principal promotes collaborative culture

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This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Favorite learning resources

The genius of this school is not in a program, it’s not in the laptops, it’s in the learning. It’s in teachers designing learning that they know will work for kids … and they have the space and the time and the autonomy to do it. | Read more.

In: Collaboration, Innovation, Maine, Noted, Transformation, Video/audio

The Koh Panyee Football Club: a true story

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“In a floating village in the middle of the sea that has not an inch of soil, the kids loved to watch football but had nowhere to play or practice. But they didn’t let that stop them.” | Read more.

In: Collaboration, Collective knowledge, Communications, Creativity, Innovation, Noted, Society, Thailand, Video/audio
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