In exchange for right to strike in Mass., offer educational choices Michael B. Horn In exchange for right to strike in Mass., offer educational choices If public school teachers are to get the right to strike, families should get publicly funded educational choices in the form of education savings accounts (ESAs). Mar 7, 2024 Michael B. Horn
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 Michael B. Horn 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 Parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education for every student are some of the trends rippling through K–12 education. Feb 15, 2024 Michael B. Horn
4 disruptive trends for higher ed in 2024 Michael B. Horn 4 disruptive trends for higher ed in 2024 More instability is in store in the year ahead for higher ed. As the new year dawns, here are four disruptive trends that could change the status quo in 2024. Jan 2, 2024 Michael B. Horn
Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory Michael B. Horn Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory More nuanced statements of what works for whom under what circumstance will allow researchers to offer actionable insights that educators can reliably and predictably use. Dec 6, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ Michael B. Horn Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ In the face of teacher shortages, districts should be getting more creative and strategic with online learning, not less. Here's how. Nov 9, 2023 Michael B. Horn
Former Mass. governor moves to support employment with college Michael B. Horn Former Mass. governor moves to support employment with college If Education at Work can help more colleges serve up meaningful learning opportunities through employment to more students, that would be a welcome advance for all three sets of stakeholders. Nov 6, 2023 Michael B. Horn
As education choice grows, expect more school unbundling, but no great unbundling Michael B. Horn As education choice grows, expect more school unbundling, but no great unbundling We shouldn’t expect an unbundling of school to happen en masse or right away. Instead, we should expect greater unbundling in schooling relative to what we’ve had. Oct 27, 2023 Michael B. Horn
The flaw behind coding bootcamps’ attempt to disrupt higher ed Michael B. Horn The flaw behind coding bootcamps’ attempt to disrupt higher ed Why didn't bootcamps disrupt higher education? And what can other models learn from their mistake? Oct 5, 2023 Michael B. Horn
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