Join us at iNACOL 2018! Christensen Institute Join us at iNACOL 2018! Come join the Christensen Institute at the iNACOL Symposium as we engage in some of the most pertinent topics in education today: equity and personalized learning. Oct 18, 2018 Christensen Institute
Understanding the social determinants of health Jessica Plante Understanding the social determinants of health Social determinants of health are estimated to have at least twice the impact on risk of premature death than medical care does. But what exactly are the social determinants of health? Oct 18, 2018 Jessica Plante
What does the future of teaching look like? Thomas Arnett What does the future of teaching look like? Looking to the future, we can see that many of the instructional innovations that come with blended learning can have a powerful and positive impact on the teaching profession. Oct 18, 2018 Thomas Arnett
Let’s not simply end poverty. Let’s ignite prosperity. Clayton Christensen Let’s not simply end poverty. Let’s ignite prosperity. October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. What if, instead of asking how can we end poverty, we began asking, how can we create long-term prosperity? Oct 17, 2018 Clayton Christensen
How rethinking regulation could help innovation thrive in higher education Alana Dunagan How rethinking regulation could help innovation thrive in higher education Poorly designed regulation shoulders some of the blame for the high costs and weak outcomes of traditional models of college. How can Congress rethink regulation so that innovative models can shine? Oct 16, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Why a web of connections—not a single relationship—should surround students Julia Freeland Fisher Why a web of connections—not a single relationship—should surround students Many efforts to personalize learning focus on teacher-student relationships. But healthy development and access to opportunity require a broader web of connections in young people's lives. Oct 12, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
4 Signs that disruption is accelerating in healthcare delivery Rebecca Fogg 4 Signs that disruption is accelerating in healthcare delivery Disruption has been painfully slow to emerge in healthcare delivery. But new players and new money targeting long-unmet needs suggest it's taking hold. Oct 10, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
WeWork helps online learning take its next step forward Michael B. Horn WeWork helps online learning take its next step forward One way to improve online learning as it continues its disruptive march may be to give it a physical component—a blended-learning option—which is exactly what WeWork and 2U are doing. Oct 4, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Building infrastructure that lasts Efosa Ojomo Building infrastructure that lasts Why do most infrastructure projects under-deliver on their economic projections? Understanding these two tips can help us build more sustainable infrastructure projects. Oct 3, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
Rising college costs are built in to the traditional business model—but they aren’t inevitable Alana Dunagan Rising college costs are built in to the traditional business model—but they aren’t inevitable At traditional schools, college costs keep rising—but disruptive models like Western Governors University point a different way forward, towards high-quality, radically affordable higher education. Oct 3, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Three common misconceptions that thwart school improvement Thomas Arnett Three common misconceptions that thwart school improvement Popular change management ideas often lead well-intended school improvement programs awry. Our recent research unveils these misconceptions and points to a better way. Oct 2, 2018 Thomas Arnett
President Trump might have “saved” their jobs, but only innovation can keep them employed Efosa Ojomo President Trump might have “saved” their jobs, but only innovation can keep them employed President Trump “saved” hundreds of jobs at the Carrier manufacturing plant in Indianapolis. Why have those jobs created despair instead of hope? Sept 27, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
