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
Are microschools the future of education? Thomas Arnett Are microschools the future of education? Explore the potential of microschools in education disruption, akin to the disruption of the steel industry by minimills. Dec 14, 2023 Thomas Arnett
Building students’ networks is imperative. Here’s how to make it a routine part of education. Robert Markle Building students’ networks is imperative. Here’s how to make it a routine part of education. Uncover strategies for integrating social capital-building into educational systems, ensuring lasting impact on student career readiness. Dec 7, 2023 Robert Markle
Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory Michael B. Horn Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory More nuanced statements of what works for whom under what circumstance will allow researchers to offer actionable insights that educators can reliably and predictably use. Dec 6, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Will the rise of AI spell the demise of social capital? Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
What makes reinventing school so hard? Thomas Arnett What makes reinventing school so hard? Discover why innovation in K–12 education is more complex than just funding or leadership, and how 'value networks' shape school priorities. Nov 28, 2023 Thomas Arnett
5 opportunities & challenges when measuring students’ networks Julia Freeland Fisher 5 opportunities & challenges when measuring students’ networks Common challenges and missteps when schools try to measure something as complex and dynamic as students’ networks. Nov 21, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital Robert Markle To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital Learn how employers can contribute to students' social capital and economic mobility by engaging not just as mentors but as network-builders. Nov 15, 2023 Robert Markle
Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ Michael B. Horn Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ In the face of teacher shortages, districts should be getting more creative and strategic with online learning, not less. Here's how. Nov 9, 2023 Michael B. Horn
When it comes to building networks, students need more low-stakes practice Robert Markle When it comes to building networks, students need more low-stakes practice Many students feel intimidated talking with working professionals. Learn how low-stakes practice can prepare students for professional interactions. Nov 8, 2023 Robert Markle
Social capital, not just skills, paves the way into tech careers Julia Freeland Fisher Social capital, not just skills, paves the way into tech careers Madda’s research is a first-of-its kind effort to codify and measure a component of tech sector talent development that too often goes ignored. Nov 7, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
Breaking free from the gravitational pull of conventional schooling Thomas Arnett Breaking free from the gravitational pull of conventional schooling What are the challenges in overhauling traditional education and what does it take to create innovative school models? Nov 2, 2023 Thomas Arnett
