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
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
How workforce programs can fight isolation—even amidst social distancing and layoffs Julia Freeland Fisher How workforce programs can fight isolation—even amidst social distancing and layoffs If workforce programs start focusing on social capital today, young people can emerge from quarantine with opportunities in hand. Apr 16, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Social connections matter now more than ever. Here’s how schools can prioritize them. Julia Freeland Fisher Social connections matter now more than ever. Here’s how schools can prioritize them. Education systems need to triage a social crisis, not just an academic one. Apr 2, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Don’t discount the power of students’ acquaintances to expand supports and horizons Julia Freeland Fisher Don’t discount the power of students’ acquaintances to expand supports and horizons Research shows why the 'strength of weak ties' in students' lives should not go ignored. Feb 19, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
5 ways to ensure SEL is an instrument for equity of opportunity Julia Freeland Fisher 5 ways to ensure SEL is an instrument for equity of opportunity Though developing SEL skills are important, students also need access to a range of supportive connections who can help them get by and get ahead. Feb 12, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
2 books reveal a shocking lack of supports for high-needs students Julia Freeland Fisher 2 books reveal a shocking lack of supports for high-needs students High schools and colleges must start to ensure that students have a web of support that is responsive to their circumstances. Jan 15, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
The next decade of disruption in education? Unlocking networks Julia Freeland Fisher The next decade of disruption in education? Unlocking networks The last decade witnessed the meteoric rise of online learning. The next decade will be about edtech that expands connections. Jan 7, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why this former school principal is igniting new social networks across Boston neighborhoods Julia Freeland Fisher Why this former school principal is igniting new social networks across Boston neighborhoods How a new community-based model is leveraging tech and financial incentives to cultivate relationships among Boston residents. Dec 10, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
Indebted to your mentors? One company’s business model tests repaying connections that paid off Julia Freeland Fisher Indebted to your mentors? One company’s business model tests repaying connections that paid off Pelion is trying to source virtual career mentors and tying the outcome of those connections to a financing model called income share agreements (ISAs) Oct 23, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
Micro-internships: Just a gig or a promising gateway? Julia Freeland Fisher Micro-internships: Just a gig or a promising gateway? How a new model that scales access to micro-internships could tackle stubborn network gaps. Sept 17, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
Want to expand student access to opportunity? Design to expand their social capital Julia Freeland Fisher Want to expand student access to opportunity? Design to expand their social capital All institutions are already brokers of social capital. How can they design to optimize for students' access to relationships? Aug 21, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
