Don’t stop with broadband—build an infrastructure for supporting students Julia Freeland Fisher Don’t stop with broadband—build an infrastructure for supporting students Wi-Fi is but one of many out-of-school factors that shape academic success. May 28, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
The blended learning models that can help schools reopen Thomas Arnett The blended learning models that can help schools reopen If bringing students to school part-time is an option in the fall, schools don’t have to invent new approaches from scratch. Blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances. May 27, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Incomplete college price tags pose risk to students when choosing college during the pandemic Michael B. Horn Incomplete college price tags pose risk to students when choosing college during the pandemic Calculating the real price of college has never been more important for students and families. One organization, TuitionFit, is helping them do just that. May 21, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Envisioning the 7 habits of highly resilient schools Chelsea Waite Envisioning the 7 habits of highly resilient schools What can school districts do to increase their abilities to adapt their operations and advance student learning in times of discontinuity? May 14, 2020 Chelsea Waite
During COVID-19, making the case for a controversial alternative to student loans Richard Price During COVID-19, making the case for a controversial alternative to student loans As Congress rushes to provide student debt relief and stabilize the economy, it may be time to regulate ISAs so that they can scale and support America's recovery from COVID-19. May 13, 2020 Richard Price
Connecting seniors and students during COVID-19 can yield benefits for all Julia Freeland Fisher Connecting seniors and students during COVID-19 can yield benefits for all Innovations emerging in the shadow of COVID-19 are demonstrating the latent connections that could arise among younger and older generations. May 12, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
What students can do on a gap year during the pandemic Michael B. Horn What students can do on a gap year during the pandemic From being part of a "Corona Corps" to a "tutor corps," the options for students considering a gap year can be conducive to productivity and transformation. May 7, 2020 Michael B. Horn
The online edtech that helps educators make distance learning less distant Thomas Arnett The online edtech that helps educators make distance learning less distant Students can and should continue their learning during stay-at-home mandates. But getting remote learning to work well requires feedback loops between schools and families. May 6, 2020 Thomas Arnett
A year of purpose Michael B. Horn A year of purpose Students taking a gap year with a sense of purpose and shared experience behind them will be poised to contribute, lead, and improve society. Apr 30, 2020 Michael B. Horn
How competency-based education can help the nation recover from COVID-19 Richard Price How competency-based education can help the nation recover from COVID-19 With COVID-19 dictating everyone's timeline, could competency-based education, a model in which learning is fixed and time is variable, help the nation recover more quickly and robustly? Apr 29, 2020 Richard Price
As cities axe summer youth work programs, here are alternatives to consider Julia Freeland Fisher As cities axe summer youth work programs, here are alternatives to consider Even in an era of social distancing and dwindling coffers, young people can—and should—still get the chance to participate in the world of work. Apr 28, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap Jessica Plante The untapped workforce that can tackle COVID-19—and America’s healthcare gap With COVID-19 straining the healthcare system and 22 million Americans filing for unemployment, now is the time to train an army of community health workers. Apr 23, 2020 Jessica Plante
