April 2021
History has shown that market creation is vital for building strong organizations and economies, but it’s often deemed too risky. This groundbreaking research reveals the innovative strategies successful organizations ...
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The theory of Jobs to Be Done uncovers three different “jobs,” or circumstances in education leaders’ lives, that lead them to choose improvement approaches.
CONTINUE READINGFebruary 2021
A range of technology tools and alumni engagement models are emerging that could help postsecondary institutions drive improvements in students’ experiences while on campus, and bolster graduates’ long-term ROI in a ...
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For innovators creating new markets, it isn’t just about what your organization is good at doing; it’s about what needs to be done.
Apr 8, 2021
For an industry under pressure to prove its value, postsecondary institutions stand to benefit from innovations that not only unlock alumni's net worth, but also their networks.
Apr 8, 2021
The value that lies in infrastructure isn’t in the infrastructure itself, but in what it distributes or stores.
Apr 6, 2021
The disruptive potential of new virtual schools and district-sponsored pods hinge on an important decision: who are they innovating to serve?
Apr 6, 2021
The way Nintendo navigated through its early years offers powerful lessons for innovators today.
Apr 2, 2021
Whether districts determine to adopt evidence-based practices hinges on their circumstances—and their definitions of quality.
Apr 1, 2021
March 2021
Learn why the predominant development strategy falls short of making meaningful progress towards solving poverty, and discover why a counterintuitive approach is our best shot at creating lasting prosperity.
CONTINUE READINGDecember 2020
Join Julia Freeland Fisher and panelists as they discuss how K-12 and higher ed can facilitate human interaction and connection during COVID.
CONTINUE READINGNovember 2020
Join Julia Freeland Fisher and an esteemed panel as they discuss best practices and tools to connect students with networks during COVID-19.
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What are "strong ties" and "weak ties" in students' networks, and can each provide the resources needed to open doors to opportunities?
Mar 17, 2021
In this Next Education Workforce podcast, learn how educators can nurture students’ networks to support their social and academic success.
Jan 28, 2021
Chatting with Getting Smart's Tom Vander Ark, Julia Freeland Fisher and Mahnaz Charania discuss why measuring for diversity and social capital can open new doors and perspectives for students at various junctures in thei...
Sept 17, 2020
Choosing College helps you understand why you’re going to school. What's driving you? What are you trying to accomplish? Once you know why, the book will help you make better choices.
June 28, 2019
What if the key to creating lasting prosperity in poor countries is a fresh perspective on how economies develop? Citing examples from history, our latest book outlines a way forward—with innovation taking center stage...
Nov 29, 2018
Relationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms.
Aug 14, 2018
