Posts by Tom Vander Ark
Equity & Access
Can We Teach Civil Discourse in a Digital Age? | A Conversation with Vikki Katz
Teaching civil discourse in a digital era helps students build shared evidence, practice dialogue, and navigate social media polarization.
Career & Technical Ed
New Grants Could Double Access to Career AcademiesÂ
Career academies boost engagement and workforce readiness through career clusters, internships, and real-world learning pathways.
Equity & Access
The Need For Investment in Human Infrastructure: TransportationÂ
Shrinking enrollments, rising costs, and underfunded mandates challenge U.S. school transportation. Innovative solutions ensure equity and efficiency.
New Pathways
What is CAPS? | A Conversation with Corey Mohn
Explore how the CAPS Network empowers students with profession-based learning, unbundled pathways, and durable skills for future success.
Difference Making
The Power of Participation: Why Public Leadership and Civic Readiness is a Solution to our Schools’ Engagement Problem
Discover how the power of participation reshapes education, turning students into active co-creators of their learning experiences.
Leadership
Embedding Sustainability into Business Education | A Conversation with Dr. Julie Anderson
Explore how sustainability finance, green skills, and experiential learning are reshaping business education with Dr. Julie Anderson from American University.
Leadership
Entrepreneurship: The New Core Curriculum
"Entrepreneurship education equips students with resilience, problem-solving, and financial skills to thrive in an unpredictable, tech-driven economy."
Learning Design
Charting a New Course for Education with Foresight
Exploring KnowledgeWorks' latest forecast with Katherine Prince—foresight strategies, AI, climate, and the evolving future of education.
Leadership
3 Human Skills That Make You Irreplaceable in an AI World
Curiosity, curation, and connectivity are the irreplaceable human skills that foster agency, purpose, and meaning in an AI-driven world.
Ed Policy
Catalyzing the Future of Learning: How Public Seed Funding Drives EdTech Innovation and Scale
Explore how public seed funding like SBIR drives EdTech innovation, scaling tools to empower 130M learners while fostering AI-powered education futures.