On World Environment Day, let’s focus less on the environment and focus more on people. Efosa Ojomo On World Environment Day, let’s focus less on the environment and focus more on people. Taking climate action relies on changes in consumer and industry behavior, not on governmental promises and policies. June 6, 2022 Efosa Ojomo
Behind Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School launch Michael B. Horn Behind Khan Academy and Arizona State University’s Khan World School launch As the Khan Academy and ASU Prep Digital launch the Khan World School in the fall, there are three areas where the design should result in important advances for education. June 2, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students Michael B. Horn Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students The higher education market should focus on student value, not centralized actions by government bureaucrats. May 31, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide Michael B. Horn Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide The edtech ecosystem cannot ignore the hundreds of millions of children currently without connectivity but who are eager to learn. May 26, 2022 Michael B. Horn
If humans are interdependent, why is medical training modular? Ann Somers Hogg If humans are interdependent, why is medical training modular? How can we shift from a reactive, sick care system to one that is proactive and preventive? We need an interdependent approach. Mar 31, 2022 Ann Somers Hogg
Why Jobs for the Future is leaning into outcomes Michael B. Horn Why Jobs for the Future is leaning into outcomes JFF's recent acquisition signals that workforce training is becoming outcomes-oriented. Mar 17, 2022 Michael B. Horn
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
