Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn Mahnaz Charania Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn Data on K–12 students’ contexts and relationships must sit alongside test scores to create equitable conditions for learning. Sept 14, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
Adult learning culture: An underrated ingredient for success in uncertain times Chelsea Waite Adult learning culture: An underrated ingredient for success in uncertain times Three schools demonstrate why it's so important to build an adult learning culture that's strong enough to weather any storm. Sept 9, 2021 Chelsea Waite
The supreme importance of innovation theories Efosa Ojomo The supreme importance of innovation theories Why out of the 80% of the companies that raise money on demo day at Y Combinator (YC), only 2% build successful companies? The theories we study at the Institute can help increase innovators' odds of success, especially ... Sept 8, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
How Alibaba solved the trust problem on its platform and a model for companies in growth economies Jacob Fohtung How Alibaba solved the trust problem on its platform and a model for companies in growth economies How can we solve unpredictability and unreliability while building businesses in growth economies? A framework that explains how different parts of a system fit together could serve as a guide. Sept 7, 2021 Jacob Fohtung
Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley Julia Freeland Fisher Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley Motley describes how scaling conversations with mentors "in the know" can revolutionize how companies recruit and retain talent. Sept 7, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Michael B. Horn It’s time for a new accountability model for alternative and virtual K–12 schools Policymakers should design an accountability model that recognizes the unique missions of nontraditional schools and allows parents to compare schools in the alternative education sector. Sept 1, 2021 Michael B. Horn
Press release: New survey uncovers the K-12 models and educational technology that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic Christensen Institute Press release: New survey uncovers the K-12 models and educational technology that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic Bay View Analytics has partnered with the Christensen Institute on a report that details how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing K-12 education, and how the lessons learned from the pandemic response can drive a continuing... Aug 31, 2021 Christensen Institute
Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills Julia Freeland Fisher Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills In this virtual session at the ASU+GSV Summit, four leaders in the education-to-employment space describe their approaches to equitably fostering professional networks. Aug 26, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Webinar: Pathways to progress during COVID-19 Thomas Arnett Webinar: Pathways to progress during COVID-19 This webinar shares insights from a series of recent research studies on how to drive innovation in school systems in the context of COVID-19. Aug 24, 2021 Thomas Arnett
Mental and physical health’s necessary balancing act Jessica Plante Mental and physical health’s necessary balancing act Simone Biles brought mental health back into the national spotlight. Is it finally time for doctors to address it alongside physical health? Aug 24, 2021 Jessica Plante
Yes, the global middle class is growing, but the real growth opportunity is already here Lincoln Wilcox Yes, the global middle class is growing, but the real growth opportunity is already here It’s a mistake for companies to wait for the populations of consumers in growth economies to enter the middle class before deciding to invest in them. Aug 19, 2021 Lincoln Wilcox
How colleges can support more students using the power of peers Chelsea Waite How colleges can support more students using the power of peers Even with tight budgets, all institutions can help students access one resource hiding in plain sight: their classmates. Aug 19, 2021 Chelsea Waite
