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
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s head of education on supporting student, educator wellbeing Michael B. Horn Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s head of education on supporting student, educator wellbeing CZI's leadership reveals where the role of education philanthropy can make the biggest positive impact right now. Dec 8, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Downward enrollment trend in school districts calls for innovation—or else Michael B. Horn Downward enrollment trend in school districts calls for innovation—or else A recent report lays bare the growing desire among parents for student-centered learning experiences. Districts must meet the demand. Dec 2, 2022 Michael B. Horn
With ESAs soaring, tech platform Odyssey emerges to help families access state funding Michael B. Horn With ESAs soaring, tech platform Odyssey emerges to help families access state funding Tech platform Odyssey is helping families and state education providers make use of education savings accounts (ESAs). Nov 10, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Only out-of-the-box solutions will tackle the root cause of what ails schools Michael B. Horn Only out-of-the-box solutions will tackle the root cause of what ails schools Meeting every student's unique learning needs requires new models of schooling, not just additional resources. Nov 8, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Schools should focus on progress, not on finding problems Michael B. Horn Schools should focus on progress, not on finding problems Preparing students to help people make progress, rather than seeking problems, honors the importance of framing and finding areas to improve. Oct 27, 2022 Michael B. Horn
How leaders can successfully manage change in colleges and universities Michael B. Horn How leaders can successfully manage change in colleges and universities To successfully chart a course forward, leaders need to understand the level of agreement inside their college or university and then use the right tools to forge ahead. Oct 18, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Fund schools based on learning, not attendance Michael B. Horn Fund schools based on learning, not attendance Funding schools based on attendance on a single day or on their average daily attendance incentivizes “seat time,” but not learning. Oct 13, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Awash in federal dollars, schools have a chance to reinvent themselves Michael B. Horn Awash in federal dollars, schools have a chance to reinvent themselves Creating new models that leapfrog the traditional ways of doing schooling takes temporary, up-front investment. Sept 13, 2022 Michael B. Horn
What better school tests would look like Michael B. Horn What better school tests would look like An assessment system should serve to enrich and improve learning on the most important skills that will prepare today’s children for thriving in an ever-more complex world. Sept 6, 2022 Michael B. Horn
Still skeptical about mastery-based learning? Here’s a better way of looking at what it is and does. Michael B. Horn Still skeptical about mastery-based learning? Here’s a better way of looking at what it is and does. There are many ways to overcome the obstacles around mastery-based learning and face the objections raised by critics. Aug 31, 2022 Michael B. Horn
The parent trap: Mom and Dad are withdrawing their children from public schools Michael B. Horn The parent trap: Mom and Dad are withdrawing their children from public schools Schools shouldn't fall back into the one-size-fits-all trap that holds them back from helping parents and students reach their unique goals. Aug 18, 2022 Michael B. Horn