EdTech
Charter Schools Still Getting Fewer Dollars
In certain "focus" school districts, public schools receive about $3,727 more per student than charter schools.
EdTech
Different Country, Different Apps
Using technology to play music is a lesson first in how to use technology, but second, in how to do what the rest of the world is doing.
EdTech
Five Consequences of the NY Charter Cap Lift
An examination of what it really means that the charter cap legislation has passed in New York.
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Community Wise, Charter Strong
Dirk Tillotson, Director of the New Schools Incubator Program for the New York Charter Schools Association talks with edReformer about the process of building schools and communities.
Personalized Learning
The Edu-Innovation Opportunity
A reporter asked me “what went wrong with the small schools idea?” It’s odd question because all the networks developing highly effective new schools—KIPP, Achievement First, Success Network, Green Dot, Alliance and dozens more—still use the tried and true rule of thumb of 100 students per grade. The better…
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Iterative Development
Qualcom technologist Marie Bjerede wonders if the top-down reform model doesn’t work, why there’s not more iterative development: In the software world, we address this dilemma through an iterative development model. That is, we assume that when we are thinking about what users might need or how they will…
Personalized Learning
Not Welcome Sign = No R&D
When states ban or limit the role of private enterprise in public education, they dampen investment in R&D and perpetuate the status quo. Instead, they should frame opportunities and invite investment partners.
Personalized Learning
7 Charter Investment Strategies
Seven suggested investment strategies for a charter-friendly foundation seeking broader impact
Personalized Learning
School of One: Toward the Killer App
A smart recommendation algorithm would work across curriculum. Joel Rose's School of One is a starting point.
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On the Horn with Michael Horn
Michael Horn, co-author of Disrupting Class, takes a phone call while sitting in Boston's Logan airport.