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Each quarter, School of Thought takes a closer look at an idea impacting education through research, conversation and diverse perspectives.

This quarter we're examining the idea of Educational Transformation & our own unifying question: How might schools, school systems, and the broader educational ecosystem be transformed to ensure optimal outcomes for all students?

Public education has always evolved in response to new challenges, new ideas and the changing needs of students. NCEED Director Meria Carstarphen reflects on decades of innovation and reform, and the ongoing pursuit of meaningful, sustainable transformation. 

Why do some promising changes take hold while others become the next “flavor of the month”? Staff writer Bill Caritj explores what implementation science can teach us about turning good ideas into meaningful, sustainable change.

What can trees teach us about transforming education? New NCEED Assistant Director, Dr. Jomo Mutegi, explores how challenge, support and opportunity can help young people develop not just the resilience to navigate the world, but the capacity to transform it.

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