Posts by Tom Vander Ark
3 Challenges to Human Development: Potential, Poverty, Productivity
Dave Lash has been studying innovation for 30 years; he’s learned some useful lessons on how systems change, how human beings develop, and the role innovation plays.
Embrace Personalization and Privacy
New tools and schools that personalized learning represent the best opportunity we have to boost achievement levels in America and extend access to quality education worldwide. It is entirely possible to embrace personalization and privacy--new policies should embrace both.
Charter Schools and CBP in Washington State
The sector has learned how to open great schools, and those lessons are being put to work in Washington State. Charter Board Partners will help make sure every charter school in Washington has a great board and that every student in Washington has the chance to attend a great school.
5 Ways New Tools & Schools are Transforming Special Education
Developing school models that blend the best of online and face-to-face learning holds real promise for better meeting special needs. There are 5 reasons I’m excited about this topic.
Smart Cities Denver: Where Advocates & Partnerships Are Making an Impact
Denver benefits from passionate advocates and productive partnerships, but there is little EdTech innovation and few innovative blended school models.
Smart Cities: Providence Picking Up The Pace
After successful pilot projects, the Highlander Institute has been pulled deeper into partnerships with Providence Schools to expand blended learning and competency based opportunities across the district.
Next-Gen Models Planned for Washington State
The first Washington State Charter School Conference focused on quality schools, personalized learning, and the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Smart Cities: Milwaukee, Schools that Can
Education in Milwaukee is on the rise. Watch Kern, listen to Fuller, support Andrietsch, add a dose of innovation and things will get better fast.
6 Tips for Building Grantmaking Partnerships
Ellerbe, the VP Engagement at MIND Research Institute, and I are leading a discussion on funding alliances (For Better or For Worse: Fundraising Partnerships) at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas at the end of June.
The 10 Questions Every Superintendent Needs to Answer
There are (at least) ten questions that every superintendent needs to answer to maximize their contribution.