Connection over content: A new era for education technology Julia Freeland Fisher Connection over content: A new era for education technology Edtech that connects offers a mix of more interactive learning experiences and various forms of virtual mentorship, career exploration, and support. Sept 21, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Awash in federal dollars, schools have a chance to reinvent themselves Michael B. Horn Awash in federal dollars, schools have a chance to reinvent themselves Creating new models that leapfrog the traditional ways of doing schooling takes temporary, up-front investment. Sept 13, 2022 Michael B. Horn
What better school tests would look like Michael B. Horn What better school tests would look like An assessment system should serve to enrich and improve learning on the most important skills that will prepare today’s children for thriving in an ever-more complex world. Sept 6, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Still skeptical about mastery-based learning? Here’s a better way of looking at what it is and does. Michael B. Horn Still skeptical about mastery-based learning? Here’s a better way of looking at what it is and does. There are many ways to overcome the obstacles around mastery-based learning and face the objections raised by critics. Aug 31, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Why better data on students’ networks can start the school year off right Julia Freeland Fisher Why better data on students’ networks can start the school year off right Identifying students' networks can lend critical data to schools grappling with how best to support their students in the year ahead. Aug 25, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
The parent trap: Mom and Dad are withdrawing their children from public schools Michael B. Horn The parent trap: Mom and Dad are withdrawing their children from public schools Schools shouldn't fall back into the one-size-fits-all trap that holds them back from helping parents and students reach their unique goals. Aug 18, 2022 Michael B. Horn
More schools should offer a year-round schooling option Michael B. Horn More schools should offer a year-round schooling option As society slides back into taking for granted that schools are open, it’s time to revisit one of our core assumptions: that school closes during the summer. Aug 11, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Julia Freeland Fisher Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Discover the profound potential of approaches to mapping and mobilizing students’ existing social networks, as well as the emerging strategies and tools that schools should consider. Aug 9, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Some students succeed at the expense of others. It doesn’t have to be that way. Michael B. Horn Some students succeed at the expense of others. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this excerpt from his new book, Michael Horn argues that moving to a mastery-based education offers a path to escaping the traditional zero-sum system. Aug 4, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Innovation in action: Taking lessons, programs, and assessments online Meris Stansbury Innovation in action: Taking lessons, programs, and assessments online King's InterHigh reveals how they're able to offer the first-of-its-kind, full-time, fully online IB program. Aug 2, 2022 Meris Stansbury
Schools can do more than “return to normal.” Here’s how. Michael B. Horn Schools can do more than “return to normal.” Here’s how. Saying that the COVID-caused disruption is an opportunity to reinvent schooling is not only tone deaf, it’s also unlikely to gain traction. Here's a better mental model. July 27, 2022 Michael B. Horn
3 models for making sure minority preferences don’t get marginalized Thomas Arnett 3 models for making sure minority preferences don’t get marginalized Three blended learning models seem best suited to meeting the needs of teachers and students who prefer remote or hybrid instruction. July 26, 2022 Thomas Arnett
