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Review ------ “Making a remarkably timely contribution to the modernization of learning organizations, McTighe and Curtis provide clear and creative guidance on how to move from “old school” to new. The transition is a challenging one, requiring specifics on operationalizing fresh visions coupled with practical realistic steps. Administrators, teachers, curriculum designers, and community members will find solutions here and imaginative possibilities. Learning Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision Driven Schools is a must-read for the right-now educator.” —Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Author, Director of Curriculum 21 Project “A bridge to a more compelling educational future, this book is both aspirational and practical. It sketches out a “modern” view of teaching and learning then creates a blueprint for building to the vision. It is a primer for forward-looking educators.” —Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia “School staffs and educational leaders wishing to modernize their curriculum will profit from following the logical and detailed processes offered in this practical guide to curriculum design. Built around three essential curriculum decisions: What’s worth leaning? (Outcomes). How to determine if the outcomes have been achieved? (Assessment). And what instructional strategies best facilitate students acquiring those outcomes? (Instruction). It all starts, however, with creating and committing to a vision—a vision not only for learners and schools, but also a vision of a more thought-full world.” —Art Costa, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Sacramento “This book offers a practical and much needed set of strategies that accompanies a thoughtful framework for considering the change process. Regardless of the programs you may be considering, the process is spelled out from vision and mission straight through to curriculum, instruction and assessment. Regardless of where you are in the process, the ideas serve as a way of centering the work. Thanks, Jay and Greg, for systemic thinking by design!” —Bena Kallick, Cofounder and Codirector of Institute for Habits of Mind, Program Director for Eduplanet21.com “The one certainty for which we must prepare students now and in the future is change. This book offers a powerful, systemic framework for guiding educators in the move from vision to action in school revitalization. Practical strategies, tools and examples guide the evolution of a modern learning institution toward greater relevance; authenticity and personalization to best prepare today’s learners for the challenges and rtunities of the future.” —Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed, Neurologist, Former Teacher, Neuroeducation Speaker “An amazing tool for schools … clear, practical and intentional. Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision-Driven Schools will empower schools to move towards excellence through a deliberate process, providing a complete blueprint designed to impact student learning from every element of the school experience. From vision to mission, learning targets, authentic assessment, and instruction … a complete system.” —Gail Seay, Director of Teaching and Learning, American School of Doha, Qatar “This book provides a refreshing look at contemporary schooling focusing on the impacts for learners and not the typical inputs from the curriculum/programs and/or teachers. This book provides a blueprint to help educators frame learning for our contemporary learners/context. The authors masterfully weave theory, practice and the use of models making this both a provocative and practical book. This book asks leaders to look at schooling through the needs of the modern learner. The authors skillfully weave together theory, process and exemplars of what it looks like in practice. This is a must read for educational leaders around the world. This book is highly recommended to educational leaders who are striving to ensure their schools are impactful as they prepare learners for an often uncertain and globally connected future. This book provides a fresh way of looking at how we define and prioritize the kind of schooling we want for our contemporary learners. The combination of theory, practical tools and exemplars makes this an engaging and effective book for educational leaders around the globe.” —Elizabeth Rossini, Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, International School Bangkok “Education leaders understand that today’s challenges require fundamental changes to teaching and learning. But what is the best path? Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis have provided a much-needed road in Leading Modern Learning. This book is destined to become the North Star for those seeking transformed classrooms.” —Ken Kay, CEO, and Valerie Greenhill, CLO, EdLeader21 Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Jay McTighe is an accomplished author, having coauthored thirteen books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design series with Grant Wiggins. His books have been translated into fourteen languages. Jay has also written more than thirty-five articles and book chapters and has been published in leading journals, including Educational Leadership and Education Week. Jay has an extensive background in professional development and is a regular speaker at national, state, and district conferences and workshops. He has presented in forty-seven states within the United States, in seven Canadian provinces, and internationally in thirty-three countries on six continents. Greg Curtis is an author and independent educational consultant. He is currently based in Beijing and has spent much of his career working with schools around the world in systemwide capacities. Greg has been a technology director, a curriculum and professional learning director, and a strategic planner for international schools in Europe and Asia. He also works with organizations such as EdLeader21, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Jay McTighe & Associates Educational Consulting; EduTect, Inc.; and several schools and districts around the world. His work focuses on long-term, systems-based change and strategic improvement in schools and districts around impacts and modern learning. He is also a coauthor of Learning Personalized: The Evolution of the Contemporary Classroom with Allison Zmuda and Diane Ullman. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )