The Scaling Mystery: Cracking the Code to Spread Good Ideas

Why does it take so long for good ideas to spread in education? Many scaling approaches boil down to "let’s put it out in the world" or "if we build it, they will come." Expecting adoption and impact is magical thinking—rarely does it work. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies for scale and stories of what works. Through interactive games (and maybe even an escape room!), we’ll uncover what might work in your context and how to scale up without reinforcing existing inequalities. Join us to crack the code to spread good ideas and add a little magic—the good kind—to your scaling efforts.

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photo of Deirdre Cerminaro
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Format: Workshop
Type: Session
Focus Area: K-12 Education