activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 5
- Direct Support to Schools and Districts School Network Support & DevelopmentProvides direct support to 520 school or district partners, reaching school communities in all 50 U.S. states.
- Direct partnership with schools and districts School Network Support & DevelopmentPartners directly with 520 schools or school district partners to support school design and innovation.
- Direct partnership with schools and districts School Network Support & DevelopmentProvides direct support to 520 school or district partners through ongoing collaboration to design innovative learning environments.
- Direct partnership with schools and districts School Network Support & DevelopmentPartners directly with 520 schools or school districts to provide support in designing innovative learning environments.
- National program reach School Network Support & DevelopmentHas extended program impact to school communities in all 50 U.S. states through partnerships and network engagement.
capacity building · 9
- Community Network for Innovative Education School Network Support & DevelopmentSupports a network of over 20,000 individuals interested in designing innovative schools and learning environments.
- Network building for school innovation School Network Support & DevelopmentSupports a national network of over 20,000 individuals engaged in designing innovative schools and learning environments, with reach across all 50 U.S. states.
- Network building for school innovation School Network Support & DevelopmentSupports a national network of over 20,000 individuals and reaches school communities in all 50 U.S. states through programs, partnerships, and shared resources.
- Network building for school innovation School Network Support & DevelopmentSupports a national community network of over 20,000 individuals engaged in designing innovative schools, with reach across all 50 U.S. states.
- Professional Development for Educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsDelivers professional development to educators, totaling over 500,000 hours, reaching over 250,000 students across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
- Professional development delivery for educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides professional development to educators, delivering over 500,000 hours of training and reaching over 250,000 students across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
- Professional development for educators Educator Professional Development ProgramsProvides professional development to educators, delivering over 500,000 hours of training and reaching over 250,000 students across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
- Program Transition to TranscendTransitioned the Gradient Learning program to Transcend.
- Program transition to TranscendTransitioned the Gradient Learning program to Transcend, indicating a strategic shift in organizational structure or focus.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- AI-Integrated Learning Design AI-integrated education designExplores and prototypes how artificial intelligence can be intentionally leveraged to transform and enhance student learning experiences.
- AI-Integrated Learning Design AI-integrated education designExplores and leverages artificial intelligence to transform and enhance student learning experiences through innovative, technology-enhanced pedagogical models.
- AI-Integrated Learning Design AI-integrated education designExplores how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to transform learning experiences by reimagining instructional design and student engagement through emerging technologies.
- AI-Integrated Learning Design AI-integrated education designExplores and leverages artificial intelligence to transform learning experiences by integrating AI thoughtfully into instructional design and educational innovation.
- AI-Integrated Learning Design AI-integrated education designExplores how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to transform learning experiences by reimagining pedagogy, personalization, and instructional design through emerging technologies.
- Community-Driven School Design community-driven school designSupports communities in designing and scaling innovative learning models by centering local vision and leadership, ensuring that new educational approaches are contextually relevant and sustainable.
- Community-Driven School Design community-driven school designEmpowers communities to design and scale innovative learning models by centering local needs, leadership, and context to create transformative educational experiences.
- Community-Driven School Design community-driven school designSupports communities in designing and scaling innovative learning models by centering local vision and leadership, ensuring that schools are shaped by the needs and aspirations of the people they serve.
- Community-Driven School Design community-driven school designSupports communities in designing and scaling innovative learning models by centering local needs and leadership, enabling context-specific solutions that increase ownership and sustainability.
- Context-Adaptive Implementation Model context-adaptive implementation modelSupports school leaders in implementing programs within their specific contexts by combining instructional tools, dashboards for student development tracking, and dedicated coaching to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Context-Adaptive Implementation Model context-adaptive implementation modelSupports school leaders in implementing programs within their specific contexts by combining instructional tools, progress dashboards, and dedicated coaching to enable adaptive, data-informed leadership.
- Context-Adaptive Implementation Model context-adaptive implementation modelSupports school leaders in adapting and implementing programs within their specific contexts using instructional tools, dashboards, and dedicated coaching to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Context-Adaptive Implementation Model context-adaptive implementation modelSupports school leaders in implementing programs within their specific contexts by combining instructional tools, progress dashboards, and dedicated coaching to enable responsive, data-informed adaptation.
- Context-Adaptive Implementation Model context-adaptive implementation modelSupports school leaders in embedding the Gradient Learning program within their unique contexts through a combination of instructional tools, progress dashboards, and dedicated coaching.
- Educator-Centered Support Model educator-centered support modelMeets educators where they are by aligning support with their vision through coaching, instructional materials, and professional development to foster sustainable implementation.
- Educator-Centered Support Model educator-centered support modelMeets educators where they are by aligning support with their vision through coaching, instructional materials, and professional development, increasing adoption and effectiveness of new practices.
- Educator-Centered Support Model educator-centered support modelMeets educators where they are by aligning support with their goals and context through coaching, instructional materials, and professional development, fostering ownership and effective implementation.
- Educator-Centered Support Model educator-centered support modelMeets educators where they are by aligning support with their goals and context, providing coaching, instructional materials, and professional development to foster effective implementation of innovative practices.
- Leaps Framework for Learning Transformation leaps frameworkUses the 'Leaps toward Extraordinary Learning for All' framework to guide systemic transformation of student experiences by setting ambitious, equity-centered goals and pathways to achieve them.
- Leaps Framework for Learning Transformation leaps frameworkUses the 'Leaps toward Extraordinary Learning for All' framework to guide systemic transformation of student experiences, providing a structured approach to achieving equitable and impactful learning outcomes.
- Leaps Framework for Systemic Transformation leaps frameworkUses the 'Leaps toward Extraordinary Learning for All' framework to guide the systemic transformation of student experiences by identifying bold, actionable shifts in education design.
- Leaps Framework for Systemic Transformation leaps frameworkUses the 'Leaps toward Extraordinary Learning for All' framework to guide the transformation of student experiences, providing a structured approach to achieving equitable and extraordinary learning outcomes.
- Leaps Framework for Systemic Transformation leaps frameworkUses the 'Leaps toward Extraordinary Learning for All' framework to guide the transformation of student experiences by setting a structured vision for systemic innovation in education.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Along
Research-aligned tool with prompts to engage students, previously part of the Gradient Learning suite of resources
Along product
A tool designed to engage students, which will no longer be available in the 2026-27 school year, though research-aligned prompts will be made available.
Gradient Learning Program
Comprehensive program providing coaching, high-quality instructional materials, professional development, and innovative tools to support whole-student education in schools
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Aylon Samouha Government — CEO of Transcend Education who delivered a TED Talk on school redesign.
- TED Partner — Collaborated on a TED Talk featuring CEO Aylon Samouha discussing the future of learning
- Transcend Partner — Partnered with Transcend to continue the Gradient Learning program.
- Transcend Partner — Transferring the Gradient Learning program to Transcend to continue and scale the work in a new organizational home.