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
How are programs building students’ social capital? 10 key trends Julia Freeland Fisher How are programs building students’ social capital? 10 key trends What are program patterns, challenges, and opportunities when putting relationships within reach for young people? July 17, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
Tackling graduation gaps by combining tech with human supports Julia Freeland Fisher Tackling graduation gaps by combining tech with human supports One high-tech, high-touch model scaling access to student supports. July 8, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
How one employer surrounds young, first-time employees with a web of support Julia Freeland Fisher How one employer surrounds young, first-time employees with a web of support This Way Ahead combines job coaches and employer mentors to support Gap Inc. first-time employees. June 27, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
The relationship infrastructure scaling summer employment in Boston Julia Freeland Fisher The relationship infrastructure scaling summer employment in Boston One program's approach to developing and sustaining relationships among programs, schools, and employers. June 21, 2019 Julia Freeland Fisher
