Will the rise of AI spell the demise of social capital?
As AI infiltrates our homes, schools, and workplaces, better measures can reveal whether young people’s networks are growing or contracting.
Dec 5, 2023
Topics: Policy
A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students
By understanding the different types of education policy, policymakers can braid them together to maximize educator support for innovation.
Aug 24, 2023
A whole child, whole life approach puts relationships at the center
What do kids need? A conversation with author Stephanie Malia Krauss.
May 10, 2023
Policy by waivers won’t boost school innovation
Until regulators create frameworks where innovation in pursuit of student outcomes is the default and doesn’t require permission, don’t expect a sea change.
Feb 23, 2023
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023
Innovations to watch in 2023: those that at once expand schools’ ability to innovate and also up the relationships and resources available directly to students.
Jan 3, 2023
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
It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools
Policymakers should design an accountability model that recognizes the unique missions of nontraditional schools and allows parents to compare schools in the alternative education sector.
Sept 1, 2021
A three-tiered strategy for re-engaging students this fall
Policy, school, and classroom ideas to ensure student engagement becomes a strategic mission this fall.
July 1, 2021
Will this year nurture transformation, or a return to normal?
There is a seed of opportunity for positive change in schools this year, and it can grow—if carefully tended.
Mar 3, 2021
For schools, COVID changes the playing field, not the goal of the game
COVID-19 has forced schools to adapt. But it hasn’t changed much about what schools are expected to accomplish.
Nov 3, 2020