“Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better Alana Dunagan “Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better “Free college” may score votes, but it doesn’t solve problems. Closing the gap between higher ed and employment opportunities does. May 21, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Innovators Creating Prosperity: EarthEnable Efosa Ojomo Innovators Creating Prosperity: EarthEnable More than 75% of homes in Rwanda have dirt floors. For this Innovators Creating Prosperity post, EarthEnable co-founder Gayatri Datar spoke with us about an innovation that is changing the ground under Rwandans’ feet. May 16, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
The start-up using tech to foster students’ connections across the globe Julia Freeland Fisher The start-up using tech to foster students’ connections across the globe How Outschool's small-group online courses drive down the price of enrichment and networks. May 16, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
The disruptive playbook for bootcamps to upend higher education Michael B. Horn The disruptive playbook for bootcamps to upend higher education A recent report provides a compelling roadmap of what has to occur if bootcamps are to disrupt traditional colleges and universities. May 14, 2019 Michael B. Horn
Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola Chandrasekar Iyer Low-end, yes, but India’s shared two-wheelers are unlikely to disrupt Uber & Ola In India, car-based ride hailing is expensive for many, while two-wheelers are commonplace. But don't dismiss Uber and Ola—Uber’s archrival in India—just yet. May 14, 2019 Chandrasekar Iyer
Pulling care out of hospitals—by phone, ambulance, and good ol’ house calls. Rebecca Fogg Pulling care out of hospitals—by phone, ambulance, and good ol’ house calls. In-hospital care is driving up the cost of health care nationwide. A potential key to lowering that cost? Taking care out of hospitals. May 9, 2019 Rebecca Fogg
Teacher of the Future What distinguishes today’s best teachers? Thomas Arnett What distinguishes today’s best teachers? What makes great teachers great are their student-centered practices. Unfortunately, in conventional school settings, being a student-centered teacher often means working tirelessly against barriers and constraints. May 9, 2019 Thomas Arnett Teacher of the Future
The underestimated resource for personalized learning (and how to get more of it) Julia Freeland Fisher The underestimated resource for personalized learning (and how to get more of it) Personalizing learning at scale will require a massive rethinking of how schools use time, alongside pursuing new strategies that can save time. May 7, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
A case study on the power of market-creating innovations: MicroEnsure Christensen Institute A case study on the power of market-creating innovations: MicroEnsure People living in poverty—who often need insurance the most—are usually those least likely to have it. In this video, Karen Dillon explains how one company spotted an opportunity to change that. May 2, 2019 Christensen Institute
Social Capital The danger of claiming that relationships can’t scale Julia Freeland Fisher The danger of claiming that relationships can’t scale 5 ways to scale students' access to positive, trusting relationships. May 2, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
What is population health management, and why is everyone talking about it? Jessica Plante What is population health management, and why is everyone talking about it? What can a broader, population-wide view of health do to tackle the most pressing problems in healthcare today? Apr 30, 2019 Jessica Plante
What the debate over homework is getting wrong Chelsea Waite What the debate over homework is getting wrong In the hubbub of mixed opinions about the effect of homework, the debate gets muddled on two fronts. Apr 30, 2019 Chelsea Waite
