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Plan to Pilot Your Prototype
This template provides design teams with space to clearly define the parameters of a pilot plan (or small test) – including the format, who will interact with the pilot, what messaging and resources are required, and what measures will determine...
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Monterey Peninsula: Students and Teachers Co-Design Process Pilot
Monterey Peninsula wanted to solve a problem in their district: “How might we increase flexibility and personalization to build a sense of belonging and connection within the context of our labor and policy constraints?” After seeking stakeholder...
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Activity: Plan and Run a Pilot
When designing change, teams pilot their prototypes to assess strengths and weaknesses of a solution before implementing the solution across the district.
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Pilot Next Steps - Ditch: Discussion Questions
These discussion questions accompany the Activity: Pilot Next Steps strategy card.
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Pilot Next Steps - Iterate: Discussion Questions
These discussion questions accompany the Activity: Pilot Next Steps strategy card.
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Advice: Common Pitfalls & Tips for Success in Design Work
The design process is transformational and thrilling – but not without its challenges. Here, we surface six common pitfalls, along with potential ways to avoid these same pitfalls, captured from school systems that completed our Real-Time Redesign...
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IDEO Design Kit: Ways to Grow Framework
When brainstorming potential solutions to a problem of practice, it's important to understand what kind of impact your ideas may have. This guide from IDEO shares directions for “Ways to Grow Framework,” a visual activity for understanding potential...
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ParentSquare for Two-Way Communication
To support parent/guardian and school communication in a virtual setting, Meriden Public Schools adopted ParentSquare, a digital platform for two-way communication.
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Community Cares Notification
This notification email was sent to students eligible for Monterey Peninsula’s Community Cares program, which provided free distance learning support and enrichment to students experiencing higher physical and learning needs during the school day.
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Using an Asset-Based Language Approach
Highline Public Schools intentionally reflect and improve their use of strengths-based (often referred to as asset-based) language when supporting and referring to students.
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School-Based Budgeting with District Support at Hopkins Public Schools
Ann Ertl, Interim Director of Innovation, Design, and Learning at Hopkins Public Schools describes the district’s shift to providing school leaders with increased autonomy around school-based budgets.
