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
Topics: Personalized & Blended Learning
The parent trap: Mom and Dad are withdrawing their children from public schools
Schools shouldn't fall back into the one-size-fits-all trap that holds them back from helping parents and students reach their unique goals.
Aug 18, 2022
Innovation in action: Taking lessons, programs, and assessments online
King's InterHigh reveals how they're able to offer the first-of-its-kind, full-time, fully online IB program.
Aug 2, 2022
Schools can do more than “return to normal.” Here’s how.
Saying that the COVID-caused disruption is an opportunity to reinvent schooling is not only tone deaf, it’s also unlikely to gain traction. Here's a better mental model.
July 27, 2022
3 models for making sure minority preferences don’t get marginalized
Three blended learning models seem best suited to meeting the needs of teachers and students who prefer remote or hybrid instruction.
July 26, 2022
A revealing reality: Spring 2022 survey of teachers and administrators
New survey data has uncovered fascinating insights into what’s actually happening in classrooms across the country today, how it compares to COVID-era schooling, and how teachers are currently faring.
June 14, 2022
In the face of yet another tragedy, we should rethink how to do schooling
At least one essential part of the solution to school shootings and mental health challenges may be a fundamental change in how we do schooling.
June 9, 2022
Behind Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School launch
As the Khan Academy and ASU Prep Digital launch the Khan World School in the fall, there are three areas where the design should result in important advances for education.
June 2, 2022
An interview with The Disruptive Voice: An out-of-the-box model for education
In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, Amar Kumar of KaiPod Learning makes a distinction between “Zoom School”, which many students around the world experienced in one form or another over the past two years, and ...
Dec 23, 2021
Is blended learning in decline? Reconciling survey and anecdotal data.
Survey data says blended learning will decline post-pandemic. But anecdotes from the field suggest growing interest. What’s really happening?
Dec 20, 2021