What makes college ‘social capital machines’ for some, but not all, students? Julia Freeland Fisher What makes college ‘social capital machines’ for some, but not all, students? Joe Ferrare discusses why social connections may not just be a nice byproduct of attending college, but actually core to the product of college itself. Oct 10, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
The flaw behind coding bootcamps’ attempt to disrupt higher ed Michael B. Horn The flaw behind coding bootcamps’ attempt to disrupt higher ed Why didn't bootcamps disrupt higher education? And what can other models learn from their mistake? Oct 5, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Khan Academy—a new route to college admissions Thomas Arnett Khan Academy—a new route to college admissions Caltech now allows applicants to take Khan Academy courses to master Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus. If this trend catches on, it could have huge implications for redesigning high school. Oct 3, 2023 Thomas Arnett
Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes Michael B. Horn Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes Higher education is in need of innovation; specifically policies that reform accreditation and focus on student outcomes. July 30, 2023 Michael B. Horn
People-powered pathways: Lessons in how to build students’ social capital through career-connected learning Robert Markle People-powered pathways: Lessons in how to build students’ social capital through career-connected learning This report offers field-tested considerations for piloting social capital building within existing career pathways initiatives. July 19, 2023 Robert Markle
Higher ed spending problem demands attention no matter court’s opinion Michael B. Horn Higher ed spending problem demands attention no matter court’s opinion Rather than rely on the government or taxpayers to bail them out, colleges and universities must consider which tradeoffs they should make to control costs. July 13, 2023 Michael B. Horn
How college presidents can last in the job to create lasting change Michael B. Horn How college presidents can last in the job to create lasting change If college presidents want to last in their roles and make meaningful, lasting changes at their institutions, then using the right tools of leadership and management in the right circumstance is the make-or-break differe... June 6, 2023 Michael B. Horn
The dual-credit risk in high schools Michael B. Horn The dual-credit risk in high schools High school dual-credit programs risk selling students a bill of credits that likely lack value, and end up costing a lot of money. June 1, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Social Capital Relationships as outcomes: Updates from the field measuring students’ networks Julia Freeland Fisher Relationships as outcomes: Updates from the field measuring students’ networks Advances in measuring students' social capital can help education institutions drive learning, retention, and economic mobility. Apr 25, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
The far reach of near peers Julia Freeland Fisher The far reach of near peers With the will and these insights to help guide their way, schools could unlock the far-reaching impact of near peers. Mar 21, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
Biden’s latest regulatory overreach hits colleges Michael B. Horn Biden’s latest regulatory overreach hits colleges Biden's college regulatory red tape will increase costs at a time when most agree that the price of higher education has risen too high. Mar 9, 2023 Michael B. Horn
From idea to action: 5 strategies to build students’ relationships Julia Freeland Fisher From idea to action: 5 strategies to build students’ relationships Five different strategies, sourced from real-world examples, to help educators build and strengthen students’ relationships to boost their long-term economic prospects. Feb 21, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher