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Big Picture in the United Kingdom 

Innovation Unit has joined forces with Big Picture International and are looking to bring this model to the UK. BPL's Elliot Washor and Big Picture Education Australia's Viv White were in London presenting -Read more  


New report highlights value of Deeper Learning in high schools  

BPL is excited to announce the release of the first comprehensive study by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) evaluating Deeper Learning opportunities and outcomes in high school. The researchers analyzed data from 13 matched pairs of Deeper Learning Network (DLN) schools, in which BPL has played a leading role. This study is particularly noteworthy for its focus on schools attended by high percentages of students of color, English Language Learners and students from low-income families. The results from the study are statistically significant and very encouraging.

In particular, students from DLN high schools were found to:

1) be more likely to graduate on time and attend four-year colleges and universities.

2) have higher scores on assessments that measure core content knowledge and complex problem solving skills

3) have higher levels of academic engagement and motivation to learn

The researchers conclude that DLN schools provide more equitable opportunities to learn and improved outcomes for students, regardless of background or incoming achievement level.

For more information on the report click here


Co-Corner: D to the E

Big Picture Learning Co-Directors and Co-Founders DENNIS LITTKY and ELLIOT WASHOR share what's happening in their world of innovating and transforming education. -Read more

 


BPL alumni featured in Teaching Channel blog on exemplary models of Student Engagement 

   Brandon Brizuela and Stephanie Garibay, graduates from the San Diego Met share ideas about how their experiences in high school could help other students succeed. Read what they had to say 


Thirteen New Big Picture Learning Guides now available as iBooks on iTunes! 

         

 

To purchase the interactive iBooks in the iTunes Store, go to:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/big-picture-learning/id903113064?mt=11

To purchase the PDF versions of the guides, go to:
http://www.bigpicture.org/category/publications/  


Check out the newest BPL video on Student Expectations

This video is focused on how parents can use the 10 Student Expectations as a frame to talk with teachers and administrators. 

We are also in the process of developing an interactive "App" for the 10 Expectations that will enable students, educators, parents, and mentors to track and develop deep learning experiences - stay tuned! 


LTI Tool Kit 

Big Picture Learning partnered with the Pearson Foundation to develop key resources and materials to introduce our unique approach to Learning Through Interests & Internships. Check out the newly launched "LTI Toolkit" that is now available for free on the Project MASH website.

 

 

 

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