Why we decided to homeschool our children this year Michael B. Horn Why we decided to homeschool our children this year In this honest piece, the author describes the choice to homeschool his children for the sake of social development and personalized-learning experiences. Oct 22, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Creating a positive-sum education system could stop students from running a rat race to nowhere Michael B. Horn Creating a positive-sum education system could stop students from running a rat race to nowhere In a positive-sum system, students might stop trying to get into school to be their best and instead enroll to help them be their most unique. Oct 8, 2020 Michael B. Horn
As KIPP changes its slogan, focus on the importance of connections Michael B. Horn As KIPP changes its slogan, focus on the importance of connections Why helping students succeed in life means schools like KIPP must not just focus on closing the academic gap, but also the opportunity gap. Sept 17, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Wonderschool seeks to equitably enable pandemic pods Michael B. Horn Wonderschool seeks to equitably enable pandemic pods As pandemic pods continue to gain notoriety, one company expands its equity-focused, Airbnb-like microschool option. Sept 3, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Parents want social interaction for their kids, but schools don’t do that well even in normal times Michael B. Horn Parents want social interaction for their kids, but schools don’t do that well even in normal times Even before COVID-19, traditional classrooms weren't optimized for students' social experiences. Parents should adjust their expectations. Aug 27, 2020 Michael B. Horn
‘A failure to thrive’: Closing a college Michael B. Horn ‘A failure to thrive’: Closing a college Amidst COVID-19, many colleges are at risk of closing—especially small ones. What's it like to be the president and close your institution? Aug 20, 2020 Michael B. Horn
New York Fed researchers wrong about gap years Michael B. Horn New York Fed researchers wrong about gap years In normal times, many students would benefit from taking a gap year. With the current turmoil on college campuses, that number may be even higher now. Aug 13, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Why the nation shouldn’t pin its reskilling hopes on community colleges Michael B. Horn Why the nation shouldn’t pin its reskilling hopes on community colleges Because community colleges try to be all things to all people, their multiple missions ultimately lead to suboptimal services and high overhead costs. Aug 6, 2020 Michael B. Horn
The making of a networked college graduate Julia Freeland Fisher The making of a networked college graduate Helping college students build supportive and widespread networks should be an ongoing part of how colleges design and measure the student experience. July 30, 2020 Julia Freeland Fisher
Three critical considerations for teachers to adopt technology Michael B. Horn Three critical considerations for teachers to adopt technology In this time of remote learning, education technology must help teachers accomplish their priorities at least as efficiently, if not more so. July 9, 2020 Michael B. Horn
How to get every student a device and access to the internet Michael B. Horn How to get every student a device and access to the internet Four issues for educators to consider as they try to ensure that all students have equitable access to remote learning opportunities. June 19, 2020 Michael B. Horn
A gap year shouldn’t be just for the privileged, especially now Michael B. Horn A gap year shouldn’t be just for the privileged, especially now Reserving lives of purpose only for advantaged students short-changes far too many individuals who need that opportunity for discovery. June 11, 2020 Michael B. Horn
