Learner Centered Leadership

01/14/2024

The future for education is bright! Take a look back and peek ahead with Devin Vodicka Learner Centered Leadership in the first Catalyst newsletter of 2024. Plus, big and small ways to get involved in the future of education—which is . Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02fLXn60

10/05/2023

CREA Assessment Convening was a great learning experience! I am looking forward to what’s possible for learner-centered assessment.

08/19/2023

It was a privilege to moderate the "Values in Tension" seminar with Pahara Institute. I learned so much and it was inspiring to connect with amazing educators across the country who are committed to compassionate and sustainable leadership in service of a brighter future for all.

08/01/2023

Announcing a groundbreaking research partnership with LCC and UCSD's Department of Education Studies poised to advance education innovation, professional networks, and policies, paving the way for positive systemic changes and improved educational outcomes for learners. Read the announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q01ZsfvM0

04/16/2023

"By implementing a developmental sequence that builds on each level of education, K-12 school administrators can help students develop a sense of civic responsibility, self-awareness, and professional skills."

By Devin Vodicka As K-12 school administrators, we strive to provide the best educational experience for our students. One way to achieve this is by implementing a developmental sequence for career…

04/01/2023

"By leveraging AI and other emerging technologies, we can create a more inclusive and equitable educational system that supports the needs and goals of all learners."

By Devin Vodicka As John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” The more we learn, the better leaders we become, and the more we can inspire ou…

03/26/2023

"The truth is that if we want to scale new models to the masses that stand a chance to level the playing field, we need to find ways to incorporate the best features of our industrial model with the creative potential of new models. It can’t be either/or and it must be both/and if we are going to achieve our vision of a brighter future for ALL learners."

By Devin Vodicka Imagine a world of education ecosystems where all learners know themselves, thrive in community, and actively engage in the world as their best selves. In this vision for the futur…

12/07/2022

Our team at Learner-Centered Collaborative recently had a lively discussion about the results of recent research from the Stanford Educational Opportunity Project and the Harvard Center for Education Policy Research that I first saw on a

09/17/2022

What an inspiring visit to Deer Lakes School District! I loved how involved the students were in listening sessions and also with the guiding coalition.

08/20/2022

By Devin Vodicka Go to just about any school or district website and there will be a claim about preparing students to be “college and career ready.”  According to Inside Higher Education, the…

07/15/2022

Relationships and connectedness are foundational for learning and growth. A shining for the week was spending time with the amazing team from Learner-Centered Collaborative reflecting on our vision, mission, and values together.

07/02/2022

By Devin Vodicka When I was hired as Superintendent in Vista Unified School District in 2012 I began a series of transition meetings to help me develop a sense of current context and immediate need…