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Fueling an Innovative Culture
In this report, EXPLO Elevate shares a framework for creating a culture of innovation within independent schools, along with one school’s experience applying this framework. The framework, known as Collective Genius, was developed after years of research by Harvard Business School Professor Linda Hill and her colleagues.
Tools for Navigating Change
Creating a Sustainable Student-Led Research Program
A case study about how to elevate a science research program to an entirely new level. Guided by one teacher, the result is deep learning, students taking on serious teaching roles, and broad and deep student engagement. This is a program model that could be used for subjects beyond science.