A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students Michael B. Horn A policy playbook for school innovation, given continued struggles for students By understanding the different types of education policy, policymakers can braid them together to maximize educator support for innovation. Aug 24, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes Michael B. Horn Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes Higher education is in need of innovation; specifically policies that reform accreditation and focus on student outcomes. July 30, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Higher ed spending problem demands attention no matter court’s opinion Michael B. Horn Higher ed spending problem demands attention no matter court’s opinion Rather than rely on the government or taxpayers to bail them out, colleges and universities must consider which tradeoffs they should make to control costs. July 13, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Post-COVID, cramming edtech in schools goes wild Michael B. Horn Post-COVID, cramming edtech in schools goes wild Can COVID-spurred edtech implementation in K-12 schools usher in the lasting change and transformation students and families need? June 12, 2023 Michael B. Horn
How college presidents can last in the job to create lasting change Michael B. Horn How college presidents can last in the job to create lasting change If college presidents want to last in their roles and make meaningful, lasting changes at their institutions, then using the right tools of leadership and management in the right circumstance is the make-or-break differe... June 6, 2023 Michael B. Horn
The dual-credit risk in high schools Michael B. Horn The dual-credit risk in high schools High school dual-credit programs risk selling students a bill of credits that likely lack value, and end up costing a lot of money. June 1, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Why ‘system transformation’ is likely a pipe dream Michael B. Horn Why ‘system transformation’ is likely a pipe dream System transformation almost never happens by changing the fundamental tenets of the system itself. Instead, it comes from replacing the system with a brand-new system. May 11, 2023 Michael B. Horn
The learning leapfrog in Liberia, Sierra Leone Michael B. Horn The learning leapfrog in Liberia, Sierra Leone An affordable solution like tablet-based learning that personalizes to the ability of each and every child carries promise. Mar 14, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Biden’s latest regulatory overreach hits colleges Michael B. Horn Biden’s latest regulatory overreach hits colleges Biden's college regulatory red tape will increase costs at a time when most agree that the price of higher education has risen too high. Mar 9, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Policy by waivers won’t boost school innovation Michael B. Horn Policy by waivers won’t boost school innovation Until regulators create frameworks where innovation in pursuit of student outcomes is the default and doesn’t require permission, don’t expect a sea change. Feb 23, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Biden’s back door to free college Michael B. Horn Biden’s back door to free college With free college, many programs that shouldn’t be eligible for federal student loans can now escape one of the government’s only accountability mechanisms. Feb 7, 2023 Michael B. Horn
The third party opportunity Michael B. Horn The third party opportunity If a third political party is to emerge, it must start at the local level, and Massachusetts, where the GOP has all but collapsed, presents an enticing first target. Jan 23, 2023 Michael B. Horn
