Toolkit
Videos
 Tony Wagner videos for multiple audiences and a discussion guide for all audiences
Max Phillips challenges administrators to create Iowa’s future for their students
Mark Grey, noted UNI demographer, reveals population forces at work that will change Iowa’s future
Sir Ken Robinson talks about “Changing Education Paradigms”
The Principal Story
No Textbook Answer: Communities Confront the Achievement Gap
Lessons from the Past and accompanying discussion guide (pdf)
Creating the Schools We Need—Characteristics of one 21st Century school
Decade of Educational Transformation—”21st Century Education”
Engaging today’s students: Digital Media: New Learners of the 21st Century
 Iowa College Student Aid Commission video clips related to post-secondary education and training
Lynn Erickson Pt. 1, “Broader skills required in 21st century.” PDF: “Lynn Erickson Discussion Guide”
Lynn Erickson Pt. 2, “Critical thinking essential.” PDF: “Lynn Erickson Discussion Guide”
Lynn Erickson Pt. 3, “Asking the right questions is key.” PDF: “Lynn Erickson Discussion Guide”
Arne Duncan Outlines Needed Iowa Reforms (Iowa Education Summit, July 2011)
Iowa, Did You Know?
Troyce Fisher on the changing role of the principal in the 21st century (Iowa Education Summit, July 2011)
The Role of Leaders in 21st Century Education
Audio Files
Troyce Fisher on the changing role of the principal in the 21st century (Iowa Education Summit, July 2011)
Iowa Education Summit Keynotes and General Sessions
Iowa Education Summit Short Takes on Education Transformation
Guides and Presentations
21st Century Workforce presentation with accompanying Presentation Guide
Home-to-School Connections Guide—10 tips for involving parents (Edutopia guide)
Building Family and Community Demand for Dramatic Change
A Parent’s Guide to 21st-Century Learning (Edutopia guide)
Op-ed and other Articles
Op-ed: Education recommendations from a business perspective: Elliott Smith op-ed
Op-ed: The world is changing faster than Iowa schools: Troyce Fisher op-ed
Article: Jobs of the future will require more education
Article: Time to ‘Stop Hoping and Start Acting’—Dave Wilkerson article from Waukee CSD newsletter
Reports
Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century
Seven Strategies for District Transformation (ERS)
No Time to Wait: NASB School Structures Study
What the U.S. Can Learn from the World’s Most Successful Education Reform Efforts—white paper from the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation
“Rising to Greatness: An Imperative for Improving Iowa’s Schools,” Iowa Department of Education report, July 2011
“One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa” – state blueprint for Iowa education reform, Oct. 3, 2011
Tools
Host a conversation and gather data from one of your most convenient sources—your graduates
All Our Ideas—web-based tool to gather community ideas
Advisory Committee Protocols
Ottumwa CSD
Books
A Guide to Becoming a School of the Future (60-page guide by National Association of Independent Schools)
Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn (Cathy Davidson)
Delivering on the Promise: The Education Revolution (Rich DeLorenzo, Wendy Battino, Rick Schreiber and Barbara Gaddy Carrio)
Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World (Tony Wagner)
Techniques
Getting started with project-based learning—links to videos and tips
Business Leader Interviews
Discussion Guide for all interviews: ”Business Leader Discussion Guide” pdf
Charles Sukup, president of Sukup Manufacturing, Sheffield, Iowa.
Shannon Latham, vice president of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, Alexander, Iowa.
David Underwood, owner of CFO on Demand, Mason City, Iowa.
Laurie Sluser, general manager, Donatech Corporation, Fairfield, Iowa.
Craig Lang, president, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Tom Hobson, public affairs, Rockwell Collins.
Mark Hanawalt, president/CEO, United Equipment Accessories Inc.
Larry Haugen, human resources and training manager, Graham Manufacturing
Lin Chapé, senior director of human resources and organizational development, Vermeer Corporation, Pella
Mark Evers, director of human resources, Curries, Mason City
Al Tubbs, chairman and CEO, Ohnward Bancshares Inc., Maquoketa, Iowa
Tom Penaluna, president and CEO, CBE Group, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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by Flying Hippo