3 lessons from parent surveys over 3 years that should guide family engagement in 2022 Mahnaz Charania 3 lessons from parent surveys over 3 years that should guide family engagement in 2022 Parent surveys reveal notable shifts and lessons to guide family engagement in schools Jan 20, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
The pandemic has dashed and deferred too many college dreams Julia Freeland Fisher The pandemic has dashed and deferred too many college dreams Amid the pandemic, an unprecedented number of high school grads are putting their college dreams on hold—a troubling trend that could have long-term consequences. Jan 18, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Wonderschool raises $25 million to tackle childcare challenges Michael B. Horn Wonderschool raises $25 million to tackle childcare challenges Wonderschool's funding will grow its childcare centers and microschools around the country. Jan 11, 2022 Michael B. Horn
How will 2022 reshape K–12 education? Thomas Arnett How will 2022 reshape K–12 education? To really make progress against the challenges of the pandemic, districts must act upon current opportunities by building the schools of tomorrow. Jan 11, 2022 Thomas Arnett
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2022 Even amidst the exhausting toll the pandemic has taken on the education system, a host of innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and launching students into good careers could blossom as 2022 trends. Jan 6, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why schools can’t talk about family engagement without talking about race Mahnaz Charania Why schools can’t talk about family engagement without talking about race For inclusive family engagement, schools need to create structures that deliberately leverage and involve all families. Jan 4, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
An interview with The Disruptive Voice: An out-of-the-box model for education Christensen Institute An interview with The Disruptive Voice: An out-of-the-box model for education In this episode of The Disruptive Voice, Amar Kumar of KaiPod Learning makes a distinction between “Zoom School”, which many students around the world experienced in one form or another over the past two years, and ... Dec 23, 2021 Christensen Institute
Don’t apply to safety schools for their own sake Michael B. Horn Don’t apply to safety schools for their own sake There’s a significant downside to enrolling in safety schools that a student isn’t excited about attending. Dec 22, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Is blended learning in decline? Reconciling survey and anecdotal data. Thomas Arnett Is blended learning in decline? Reconciling survey and anecdotal data. Survey data says blended learning will decline post-pandemic. But anecdotes from the field suggest growing interest. What’s really happening? Dec 20, 2021 Thomas Arnett
Lego models and innovating in K–12 schools Michael B. Horn Lego models and innovating in K–12 schools R&D into modular K-12 models could rethink the schooling experience—and help educators’ customize learning. Dec 15, 2021 Michael B. Horn
How an asset-based approach to building students’ networks can expand their opportunities Julia Freeland Fisher How an asset-based approach to building students’ networks can expand their opportunities As schools build students’ support and professional networks, paying closer attention to whom their students already know is a powerful practice. Dec 9, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Press release: New survey reveals specific challenges US K–12 teachers are still facing in their return to in-person teaching Christensen Institute Press release: New survey reveals specific challenges US K–12 teachers are still facing in their return to in-person teaching New data reveals the specific challenges educators face with in-person teaching, such as SEL, student absenteeism, and student accountability. Dec 7, 2021 Christensen Institute
