The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Julia Freeland Fisher The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Relationships may be becoming the best-hidden asset in the modern opportunity equation. June 7, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Is standardization the enemy of personalization? Not necessarily Julia Freeland Fisher Is standardization the enemy of personalization? Not necessarily A key difference between a system that standardizes to personalize and one that doesn’t is whether it starts with robust diagnostics that put precision first. May 17, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Competency-Based Learning 5 trends for seeding CBE growth Julia Freeland Fisher 5 trends for seeding CBE growth Antiquated time-based metrics and incentives can thwart efforts to reinvent learning in a competency-based manner. Here are 5 ways that allow new models to take root. May 8, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher Competency-Based Learning
Using virtual mentors to expand offline networks and grow career aspirations Julia Freeland Fisher Using virtual mentors to expand offline networks and grow career aspirations Read how one online mentoring program helps students build self-efficacy and offline networks. May 2, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Social Capital How to take online mentoring to the bright side Julia Freeland Fisher How to take online mentoring to the bright side Online mentoring has a unique ability to fill gaps in students’ networks. Apr 5, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
5 levers that can unlock smarter demand for education technology Julia Freeland Fisher 5 levers that can unlock smarter demand for education technology Here are five emerging demand-driven efforts with the potential to tackle the disconnect between technology’s immense possibility and where it’s currently falling short. Mar 29, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Personalized learning won’t work without personalized supports Julia Freeland Fisher Personalized learning won’t work without personalized supports Personalized learning advocates in search of equity would be wise to embrace the science of integrated student supports. Mar 21, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why your school’s next hire should be an Opportunity Wrangler Julia Freeland Fisher Why your school’s next hire should be an Opportunity Wrangler New roles involve coordinating additional student services inside of school and connecting students to more opportunities beyond schools. Mar 1, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
3 ways to harness digital for personalized learning success Julia Freeland Fisher 3 ways to harness digital for personalized learning success This Digital Learning Day, Mary Ann Wolf, Nancy Mangum and Elizabeth Bobst share advice for school leaders looking to leverage the transition to digital learning to foster a more student-centered learning environment. Feb 22, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why true equity in learning depends on proactive, not reactive, design Julia Freeland Fisher Why true equity in learning depends on proactive, not reactive, design If personalized learning is really going to work to advance equity, innovators must anchor the design process - on the front end - in the needs of traditionally disadvantaged students. Jan 25, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
5 big ideas for education innovation in 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 big ideas for education innovation in 2018 Looking ahead to 2018, here are five key topics that stand to make--or break--education innovation. Jan 10, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Social Capital Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks Julia Freeland Fisher Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks Society is passing up entire reservoirs of latent innovation potential in the next generation. Luckily there are new tools that can help disrupt opportunity gaps. Dec 14, 2017 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
