‘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
Incomplete college price tags pose risk to students when choosing college during the pandemic Michael B. Horn Incomplete college price tags pose risk to students when choosing college during the pandemic Calculating the real price of college has never been more important for students and families. One organization, TuitionFit, is helping them do just that. May 21, 2020 Michael B. Horn
What students can do on a gap year during the pandemic Michael B. Horn What students can do on a gap year during the pandemic From being part of a "Corona Corps" to a "tutor corps," the options for students considering a gap year can be conducive to productivity and transformation. May 7, 2020 Michael B. Horn
A year of purpose Michael B. Horn A year of purpose Students taking a gap year with a sense of purpose and shared experience behind them will be poised to contribute, lead, and improve society. Apr 30, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Healthcare offers lessons from the last recession to higher ed of what not to do Michael B. Horn Healthcare offers lessons from the last recession to higher ed of what not to do Healthcare's failure to overhaul its records can inform policymakers and higher ed leaders on how to use stimulus funds for competency-based initiatives. Apr 23, 2020 Michael B. Horn
Creating seamless credit transfer: A parallel higher ed system to support America through and beyond the recession Michael B. Horn Creating seamless credit transfer: A parallel higher ed system to support America through and beyond the recession To make students’ credit transfer easier, policymakers should foster a parallel system supporting third-party credentialing entities that validate skills. Apr 9, 2020 Michael B. Horn