Stealing a page from disruption to transform accreditation Michael B. Horn Stealing a page from disruption to transform accreditation Accreditation in higher education is broken. But what can we do about it? Disruption Theory may shed some light on this question. June 15, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Show me the evidence: Do new staffing arrangements actually work? Thomas Arnett Show me the evidence: Do new staffing arrangements actually work? Recently, we published a white paper on schools leveraging blended learning and unique staffing arrangments to personalize learning. But do these models actually work? Let's look at what the research has to say. June 14, 2018 Thomas Arnett
Innovators Worth Watching: 2017 Review Richard Price Innovators Worth Watching: 2017 Review Our latest Innovators Worth Watching blog post! It's been exactly one year since our first entry in this series, so it's time to review the predictions we made in 2017. Come see how some of our innovators have fared. June 13, 2018 Richard Price
3 things Clayton Christensen has taught me about innovation and economic development Efosa Ojomo 3 things Clayton Christensen has taught me about innovation and economic development Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of learning from and being mentored by one of the greatest management thinkers in the world. Here are three things he has taught me about innovation and economic developm... June 12, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Julia Freeland Fisher The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Relationships may be becoming the best-hidden asset in the modern opportunity equation. June 7, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Teachers shouldn’t have to work alone—and now they don’t have to Michael B. Horn Teachers shouldn’t have to work alone—and now they don’t have to Today's traditional teaching role asks a lot of teachers. But some innovative schools are leveraging blended learning models to create more sustainable teaching jobs that better serve students. June 6, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Entrepreneurs Assessing exports through the lens of innovation Efosa Ojomo Assessing exports through the lens of innovation Exports are often seen as a viable path to prosperity. Many countries, following in the model of Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, try to establish their exports in order to develop. But results are often te... June 5, 2018 Efosa Ojomo Entrepreneurs
Making sense of mergers Alana Dunagan Making sense of mergers Disruptive innovation and declining enrollments are putting pressure on colleges. Should they close? Can they consolidate? What theories can help leaders drive good decisions about when to pursue a merger? June 1, 2018 Alana Dunagan
In this innovative program, barbers cut hair and health risks Rebecca Fogg In this innovative program, barbers cut hair and health risks Patients need help overcoming physical, psychological and social barriers to engagement with chronic disease interventions. This Los Angeles-based program provided it. May 31, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
A new approach to personalized learning reveals 3 valuable teaching insights Thomas Arnett A new approach to personalized learning reveals 3 valuable teaching insights When schools consider personalized learning models, they often focus on the new and novel technology and instructional practices. But the often overlooked human capital can be a powerful asset of "personalization." May 30, 2018 Thomas Arnett
To reach the uninsured, new insurers are getting creative Parthasarathi Varatharajan To reach the uninsured, new insurers are getting creative 55% of the world's population lacks insurance. To reach these potential customers, entrants are reimagining what insurance looks like while reducing common barriers. May 29, 2018 Parthasarathi Varatharajan
Failing forward: Why twists and turns toward learning transformations are valuable Jenny White Failing forward: Why twists and turns toward learning transformations are valuable There are inevitably points in time when the journey to innovate takes an unexpected turn. Two educators who have faced the ups and downs of personalizing learning at scale share their stories. May 25, 2018 Jenny White
