Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated?
In the midst of strong predictions about looming college failures, what is the field to make of the data so far? Michael B. Horn has four reflections.
May 27, 2021
Author: Michael B. Horn
Behind the new face of education philanthropy
Why education philanthropy is trending toward social impact organizations that support a multi-dimensional approach to investment.
Apr 29, 2021
What’s the purpose of schooling?
As schools seek to build back better, individual school communities must be clear about their purpose and priorities.
Apr 15, 2021
Your definition of quality isn’t mine: Why school districts don’t always choose curriculum that ‘experts’ think is best
Whether districts determine to adopt evidence-based practices hinges on their circumstances—and their definitions of quality.
Apr 1, 2021
Too many schools have marshaled a “threat rigidity” response to COVID
How can schools move beyond focusing solely on logistics to, instead, rethinking the possibilities to an antiquated schooling model?
Mar 18, 2021
Community colleges don’t get great outcomes today; Here are 3 clarifying steps they can take to change that.
What should community colleges do to deliver reliably on academic transfer, career preparedness and training, and community enrichment?
Mar 4, 2021
Why do adults return to college? It’s more complex than higher ed leaders’ data suggest
Institutions must take a different approach to categorizing why students enroll in school—one that encompasses functional, social, and emotional reasons.
Feb 18, 2021
LinkedIn survey contains important insights, but digging beyond averages required
A new LinkedIn survey on adult interest in pursuing education has valuable data, but only if paired with an understanding of what causes people to enroll.
Feb 10, 2021
Colleges weighed down by failed program launches
A new report has higher ed questioning if struggling institutions ought to be launching new programs unlikely to bring in revenue.
Jan 21, 2021
For the Carolina Panthers, learning online translates to better play on the field
The Carolina Panthers reveal how an organization can leverage technology to create active learning experiences that personalize instruction.
Dec 17, 2020