Beyond bans: Schools’ role in a hard reset on the ‘phone-based childhood’ Julia Freeland Fisher Beyond bans: Schools’ role in a hard reset on the ‘phone-based childhood’ By prioritizing 3 critical components, schools can lessen the likelihood that AI companions steal the next generation’s. Apr 16, 2024 Julia Freeland Fisher
When will transforming a school succeed, and when will it fail? Thomas Arnett When will transforming a school succeed, and when will it fail? Unveiling the truth behind school transformation: resources, processes, and priorities that shape the path to change. Discover the key to successful educational reform. Mar 19, 2024 Thomas Arnett
In exchange for right to strike in Mass., offer educational choices Michael B. Horn In exchange for right to strike in Mass., offer educational choices If public school teachers are to get the right to strike, families should get publicly funded educational choices in the form of education savings accounts (ESAs). Mar 7, 2024 Michael B. Horn
Catch us at SXSW EDU 2024 Christensen Institute Catch us at SXSW EDU 2024 Join Julia Freeland Fisher and panels of experts at SXSW EDU March 4-5 in Austin, Texas for innovative, timely discussions around the future of AI in education and new approaches to work-based learning. Feb 22, 2024 Christensen Institute
What should schools do about AI? Thomas Arnett What should schools do about AI? Discover how schools can effectively navigate the integration of AI into education, prioritizing real-world solutions and careful implementation. Feb 22, 2024 Thomas Arnett
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 Michael B. Horn 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 Parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education for every student are some of the trends rippling through K–12 education. Feb 15, 2024 Michael B. Horn
Transforming existing schools is an exercise in futility Thomas Arnett Transforming existing schools is an exercise in futility The value networks of K–12 schools hinder transformative changes. New models of schooling need new value networks where they can emerge and evolve. Feb 6, 2024 Thomas Arnett
Why some families choose microschools, and what that means for the future of education Thomas Arnett Why some families choose microschools, and what that means for the future of education Understand why families are opting for microschools and consider the potential impact of this trend on the future of education. Jan 25, 2024 Thomas Arnett
AI’s education impact in 2024 could be bigger than many predict Thomas Arnett AI’s education impact in 2024 could be bigger than many predict Learn how AI education tools could transform traditional teaching methods in 2024—even more than many imagine. Jan 11, 2024 Thomas Arnett
Families on the new frontier: Mapping and meeting the growing demand for unconventional schooling Thomas Arnett Families on the new frontier: Mapping and meeting the growing demand for unconventional schooling The growing popularity of microschools hinges on their ability to understand and address the Jobs to Be Done of the families they serve. This paper provides a strategic playbook for microschool founders to help them und... Jan 9, 2024 Thomas Arnett
3 education innovations to watch in 2024 (hint: it’s not just about skills and AI) Julia Freeland Fisher 3 education innovations to watch in 2024 (hint: it’s not just about skills and AI) Three trends that we should be watching this year: student-centric career-connected learning, brokers of student support, and AI-powered human conversations. Jan 4, 2024 Julia Freeland Fisher
Building community to expand social capital insights Julia Freeland Fisher Building community to expand social capital insights A roundup of what we learned and built with our community in 2023. Dec 21, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher