The third party opportunity
If a third political party is to emerge, it must start at the local level, and Massachusetts, where the GOP has all but collapsed, presents an enticing first target.
Jan 23, 2023
Author: Michael B. Horn
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s head of education on supporting student, educator wellbeing
CZI's leadership reveals where the role of education philanthropy can make the biggest positive impact right now.
Dec 8, 2022
Downward enrollment trend in school districts calls for innovation—or else
A recent report lays bare the growing desire among parents for student-centered learning experiences. Districts must meet the demand.
Dec 2, 2022
With ESAs soaring, tech platform Odyssey emerges to help families access state funding
Tech platform Odyssey is helping families and state education providers make use of education savings accounts (ESAs).
Nov 10, 2022
Only out-of-the-box solutions will tackle the root cause of what ails schools
Meeting every student's unique learning needs requires new models of schooling, not just additional resources.
Nov 8, 2022
Schools should focus on progress, not on finding problems
Preparing students to help people make progress, rather than seeking problems, honors the importance of framing and finding areas to improve.
Oct 27, 2022
How leaders can successfully manage change in colleges and universities
To successfully chart a course forward, leaders need to understand the level of agreement inside their college or university and then use the right tools to forge ahead.
Oct 18, 2022
Fund schools based on learning, not attendance
Funding schools based on attendance on a single day or on their average daily attendance incentivizes “seat time,” but not learning.
Oct 13, 2022
Awash in federal dollars, schools have a chance to reinvent themselves
Creating new models that leapfrog the traditional ways of doing schooling takes temporary, up-front investment.
Sept 13, 2022
What better school tests would look like
An assessment system should serve to enrich and improve learning on the most important skills that will prepare today’s children for thriving in an ever-more complex world.
Sept 6, 2022