Nevada Future of Learning Network

🙋🏽♂️ Frequently Asked Questions 🙋🏽♂️  👉 How do academic standards and a Portrait of a Learner complement each other in defining educational goals? Academic rigor will always be an integral part of a thriving and equitable education system, setting the standards for content and skills across disciplines. While academic standards address "What should students know?", a Portrait of a Learner focuses on "Who are students becoming?"—defining the skills needed to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. #NVFutureofLearning @nvstateed @NVSupt

There is a rapid change taking place in the world, but not in our education system. As we confront complex challenges in a globally connected world, it is important for young people to: ✨Know themselves ✨ Connect with others ✨ Contribute their skills to the community ✨ Thrive through life’s inevitable challenges #NVFutureofLearning

Claire Romzek highlights the transformative power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in engaging students and fostering motivation. By incorporating student voice, choice, and sustained inquiry, PBL moves beyond traditional methods, encouraging deeper learning and creativity. Romzek emphasizes how PBL aligns with the Portrait of a Nevada Learner by focusing on empowering and impacting students. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students become more invested in their education, showcasing the benefits of Project Based Learning in developing essential skills and mindsets. https://lnkd.in/dUj-WDzm #NVFutureofLearning

The core purpose of the Portrait of a Nevada Learner is to bring academic knowledge to life. We cannot do this without community involvement. That's why 21 different organizations partnered with the Future of Learning Network to create various Community Learning Projects aligned to the portrait. The goal is to connect students with off-campus learning opportunities. Students have been connected with mentors, civic programs, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions to engage in projects across various areas of learning. Read more and see one Community Learning Project (Nevada Women’s Film Festival) in action: https://lnkd.in/dWuu6K7D #NVFutureofLearning

Exciting developments are underway in education with a re-assessment of traditional A-F grading systems and a focus on mastering essential life skills like those reflected in the Portrait of a Nevada Leaner. The “Skills for the Future” initiative, of which Nevada is a part of, is redefining how we assess and report student progress. How might we reimagine learning experiences in a way that emphasizes not just academic achievements but also crucial, transferable skills? By moving beyond outdated grading systems, we can better prepare students for success in college and careers while fostering a more comprehensive and meaningful approach to education. https://lnkd.in/dvQ72MQe #NVFutureofLearning

Join KnowledgeWorks Teaching and Learning Director Deion A. Jordan and our friends from Center for the Future of Arizona, Nevada Future of Learning Network and Ohio for an engaging webinar on the transformative impact of personalized learning in STEM classrooms. Get innovative strategies, tools and practices for effectively personalizing learning for students in a STEM learning environment.Sponsored by Project Lead The Way: https://lnkd.in/gBqvFT9B

❓What is the Nevada Future of Learning Network? The Network is a unifying force connecting students, educators, parents, and community partners in the collective effort to shape competencies, systems, and structures that promote learner-centered practices into classrooms. ❓What is the Portrait of a Nevada Learner? The work of the Network is rooted in the Portrait, a shared community vision collaboratively crafted by Nevadans, defining the purpose of education and guiding decision making. ❓What are Competencies? Competencies are the bridge between standards and the Portrait. They represent that application and transfer of knowledge, skills, or dispositions across subjects. Competencies help us solve problems, think critically, collaborate for change, and engage in civic discourse. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gR3Wg4fg #NVFutureofLearning @nvstateed @NVSupt

Love this opportunity by the Nevada Department of Education to engage young people in feedback loops about education across Nevada. This is aligned to the values of youth agency, voice, and influence alive in the Portrait of a Nevada Learner. 💪

The world is more connected than ever. Technological advancements continue to reveal uniquely human skills that are highly correlated with lasting success. View Nevada's Portrait of a Learner: https://lnkd.in/g5aNUEuq Learn more about durable skills: https://lnkd.in/g33CHzC #NVFutureofLearning @nvstateed @NVSupt

The Portrait of a Nevada Learner isn't just a concept—it's a living, dynamic representation of the ideals we hold for Nevada's students. Educators are actively translating the portrait into reality in the context of their unique school communities. Through a variety of innovative teaching methods, the Network is fostering environments where students can feel connected to their learning. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9kHT7DS #NVFutureofLearning @nvstateed @NVSupt