Pathways in Lincoln Land
Three bright minds at the Illinois Policy Institute luncheon put it all together: pathways to success; individualized learning; student-centric thoughtfulness in education reform.
Dear Arne
Duncan should encourage states to leave room for assessment innovation, push blended learning, and encourage public-private partnerships
Online Learning Will Change Things
Michael Horn describes the changes to education that come from using an online learning or blended model.
Gates, Hewlett, iNACOL partner for NextGen Learning
Gates, Hewlett, iNACOL, and CCSSO launch www.NextGenLearning.com
Small Vindication?
An MDRC study released today told us what we've known for years--that replacing big bad schools with good small schools helps more low income kids graduate. Read about what they missed in the study.
Small Schools Succeed
A major study by MDRC shows that small schools meet success in New York City.
Rocketing to Quality & Scale
A review of the Rocketship Education Advisory meeting and the potential for "smart engine" teaching for children.
Model Rockets
Rocketship Education is proving to be a model for expansion of high-performing charter schools.
Blended–With a Little Help
Economic pressures are changing school models, and the decisions that states and districts make to ensure quality education for students.