Will half of all colleges really close in the next decade?
Why it’s not that hard to paint a picture of how many of existing institutions will close, merge, or declare bankruptcy in the years ahead.
Dec 13, 2018
Author: michael-b-horn
3 lessons from Curriculum Associates’ explosive growth
In a seemingly endless sea of edtech companies, learn how one has seen its revenues grow nearly 1,000 percent in the last 10 years to nearly $260 million.
Nov 28, 2018
WeWork helps online learning take its next step forward
One way to improve online learning as it continues its disruptive march may be to give it a physical component—a blended-learning option—which is exactly what WeWork and 2U are doing.
Oct 4, 2018
Why teachers aren’t buying what education reformers are selling
What really motivates teachers to make changes in their classrooms and schools? Too often, reformers get it wrong.
Sept 27, 2018
The teacher’s quest for progress: How school leaders can motivate instructional innovation
To increase the likelihood of an initiatives’ success, education leaders need to consider the true interests and motivations of their teachers. The Jobs to Be Done Theory offers a framework for understanding what cause...
Sept 12, 2018
Disrupting ‘Who You Know’ to bolster students’ life opportunities
The gap disadvantaged students face goes beyond academics. No longer can schools just focus on what you know; they also must focus on who you know.
Sept 7, 2018
Outcomes-based funding can help drive innovation
The current system for funding higher education incentivizes schools to enroll students. What could happen if we incentivized student outcomes instead?
Aug 23, 2018
Let’s retire the ‘gifted-and-talented’ label
In the traditional school system, students are often grouped and limited by time constraints. But what could happen if students were able to learn and progress based on mastery of content?
Aug 9, 2018
Should the ‘gig economy’ factor into a college education?
As the gig economy continues its rise in the workforce, should institutions focus more on real-world, project-based learning and competencies?
July 12, 2018
Accreditation’s insidious impact on higher education innovation
The accreditors responsible for holding colleges and universities accountable for student outcomes, may be doing more harm than good. Their input driven focus is stifling innovation.
July 11, 2018