Downward enrollment trend in school districts calls for innovation—or else Michael B. Horn Downward enrollment trend in school districts calls for innovation—or else A recent report lays bare the growing desire among parents for student-centered learning experiences. Districts must meet the demand. Dec 2, 2022 Michael B. Horn
K–12 value networks: The hidden forces that help or hinder learner-centered education Thomas Arnett K–12 value networks: The hidden forces that help or hinder learner-centered education In partnership with Education Reimagined, this paper offers a theory-based framework for understanding why established schools struggle to change their instructional models, and offers insights to help learner-centered m... Nov 14, 2022 Thomas Arnett
Only out-of-the-box solutions will tackle the root cause of what ails schools Michael B. Horn Only out-of-the-box solutions will tackle the root cause of what ails schools Meeting every student's unique learning needs requires new models of schooling, not just additional resources. Nov 8, 2022 Michael B. Horn
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
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
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
A revealing reality: Spring 2022 survey of teachers and administrators Thomas Arnett A revealing reality: Spring 2022 survey of teachers and administrators New survey data has uncovered fascinating insights into what’s actually happening in classrooms across the country today, how it compares to COVID-era schooling, and how teachers are currently faring. June 14, 2022 Thomas Arnett
In the face of yet another tragedy, we should rethink how to do schooling Thomas Arnett In the face of yet another tragedy, we should rethink how to do schooling At least one essential part of the solution to school shootings and mental health challenges may be a fundamental change in how we do schooling. June 9, 2022 Thomas Arnett
Behind Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School launch Michael B. Horn Behind Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School launch As the Khan Academy and ASU Prep Digital launch the Khan World School in the fall, there are three areas where the design should result in important advances for education. June 2, 2022 Michael B. Horn
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