Wonderschool raises $25 million to tackle childcare challenges Michael B. Horn Wonderschool raises $25 million to tackle childcare challenges Wonderschool's funding will grow its childcare centers and microschools around the country. Jan 11, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Don’t apply to safety schools for their own sake Michael B. Horn Don’t apply to safety schools for their own sake There’s a significant downside to enrolling in safety schools that a student isn’t excited about attending. Dec 22, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Lego models and innovating in K–12 schools Michael B. Horn Lego models and innovating in K–12 schools R&D into modular K-12 models could rethink the schooling experience—and help educators’ customize learning. Dec 15, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Momentum behind learning pods drives $1.5M fundraising round for startup KaiPod Michael B. Horn Momentum behind learning pods drives $1.5M fundraising round for startup KaiPod Learning pods that have an institutional structure behind them, rather than being fully parent-run, seem to not only be surviving but thriving. Nov 17, 2021 Michael B. Horn
The flaw behind today’s outcomes-based data in higher education Michael B. Horn The flaw behind today’s outcomes-based data in higher education If institutions can match their supply-side metrics to what learners are actually trying to accomplish, then they will optimize their operations around the learner’s progress. Oct 20, 2021 Michael B. Horn
It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Michael B. Horn It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Policymakers should design an accountability model that recognizes the unique missions of nontraditional schools and allows parents to compare schools in the alternative education sector. Sept 1, 2021 Michael B. Horn
For high schools, let’s preserve variant of hybrid learning after COVID Michael B. Horn For high schools, let’s preserve variant of hybrid learning after COVID The hybrid approach, flipped learning, can help high schools create a more compelling, engaging, and beneficial experience for students. Aug 4, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Employers have a simple tool in the war for talent: Stop requiring degrees Michael B. Horn Employers have a simple tool in the war for talent: Stop requiring degrees Forward-thinking companies aren't just waiving degree requirements, they're leaning into providing education and training themselves to recruit and upskill promising talent. July 28, 2021 Michael B. Horn
By fall, every child should have an individualized learning plan Michael B. Horn By fall, every child should have an individualized learning plan Instead of facilitating whole-class lessons this upcoming year, teachers should spend time in small-group lessons with students or tutoring and mentoring them. July 14, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated? Michael B. Horn Has the demise of colleges been greatly exaggerated? In the midst of strong predictions about looming college failures, what is the field to make of the data so far? Michael B. Horn has four reflections. May 27, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Behind the new face of education philanthropy Michael B. Horn Behind the new face of education philanthropy Why education philanthropy is trending toward social impact organizations that support a multi-dimensional approach to investment. Apr 29, 2021 Michael B. Horn
What’s the purpose of schooling? Michael B. Horn What’s the purpose of schooling? As schools seek to build back better, individual school communities must be clear about their purpose and priorities. Apr 15, 2021 Michael B. Horn
