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
Talk is cheap: Why students need immersive experiences to build strong professional networks Robert Markle Talk is cheap: Why students need immersive experiences to build strong professional networks Explore why traditional educational approaches fall short in building social capital for students and how immersive experiences can fill the gap. Nov 2, 2023 Robert Markle
As education choice grows, expect more school unbundling, but no great unbundling Michael B. Horn As education choice grows, expect more school unbundling, but no great unbundling We shouldn’t expect an unbundling of school to happen en masse or right away. Instead, we should expect greater unbundling in schooling relative to what we’ve had. Oct 27, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Measuring what matters: The importance of assessing social capital in career-connected learning Robert Markle Measuring what matters: The importance of assessing social capital in career-connected learning Building students’ social capital can unlock opportunities in career-connected learning. Here’s how to measure these relationships. Oct 26, 2023 Robert Markle
How far can “navigation” tools really take students? Julia Freeland Fisher How far can “navigation” tools really take students? Oftentimes, navigation investments optimize for information transfer without trying to scale and improve to the higher tiers of the market. Oct 24, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
Will chatbot therapy, VR schooling, and AI-aided writing instruction become the new normal in K–12 education? Thomas Arnett Will chatbot therapy, VR schooling, and AI-aided writing instruction become the new normal in K–12 education? Can AI support student mental health? Will VR redefine schooling? Delve into these questions through the lens of Clayton Christensen's theories. Oct 17, 2023 Thomas Arnett
How AI could save—or sink—creative writing in schools Thomas Arnett How AI could save—or sink—creative writing in schools How AI like ChatGPT can revolutionize the writing process in education, not as a shortcut, but as a tool for real-time feedback and refinement. Sept 19, 2023 Thomas Arnett
Education reform is a cul-du-sac. It’s time to build new roads to new destinations. Thomas Arnett Education reform is a cul-du-sac. It’s time to build new roads to new destinations. Three K-12 education experts discuss what could actually transform schools, and why. Sept 5, 2023 Thomas Arnett
A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students Michael B. Horn A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students By understanding the different types of education policy, policymakers can braid them together to maximize educator support for innovation. Aug 24, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Q&A: Unveiling the power of value networks in K–12 education Thomas Arnett Q&A: Unveiling the power of value networks in K–12 education Unravel the transformative power of value networks in K–12 education. Dive deep into how these hidden forces shape educational innovation. Aug 8, 2023 Thomas Arnett
A standard play from the ed reform playbook could stunt the potential of a burgeoning field Thomas Arnett A standard play from the ed reform playbook could stunt the potential of a burgeoning field Traditional metrics can stifle the innovation of new education models. Stakeholders must rethink quality for new educational models. July 25, 2023 Thomas Arnett
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