Dawn of the Edupreneurial Revolution
Steve Blank suggests we're in the early stages of an entrepreneurial revolution; I'm quite sure we're in the early stages of an edupreneurial revolution
2020 Forecast: Implications
The KnowledgeWorks Future of Learning map points into the fog with the following identified implications: ·         Resilient School Communities: I’ll buy the need for better connections and more transparency ·         Amplified Educators and Learners: agreed—innovation will emerge from outside the formal…
i3 Reviews
Had five conversations about i3 in the last 24 hours: Three focused on applicant eligibility. There is a very high bar for applicants. Read this section carefully. It requires a very strong track record of student achievement with a couple exceptions for nonprofits producing results leading to achievement. Don’t apply…
RTT, data and teachers
The National Journal question of the week was, “Are Race to the Top Criteria Fair?” Â More specifically, “states that prohibit linking student achievement data to teacher and principal evaluation will not be eligible to apply. Is this fair?” Â The short answer is yes! Thank goodness that Jon…
Our 10 Favorite Websites & Blogs
This week, we’d like to showcase some of our favorite websites and blogs for information around innovations and learning. Taking Note Taking Note, written by former PBS and NPR reporter John Merrow, is an extension of Learning Matters, which is an independent media production company…
RttT Link for Journalists and Schools
Calling it a "quiet revolution," a member of Arne Duncan's communications staff prepares journalists and interested parties for today's announcement of Round Two of Race to the Top winners.
Ed Market to Pass US$5 Trillion by 2018, neXt Advisors
neXt Advisors' Michael Moe says the education market is doing more than just heating up. Some evidence: this interesting report fsaying that the education marketplace will be worth US$5.9 Trillion by 2018. Click for some high quality analysis inside...
Bloomfire Formalizes Informal Learning
Here’s an article with a little western MI love for  Bloomfire , a Kalamazoo start up creating groups “of informal, social-learning opportunities can be dedicated to anything from sales strategies to fishing.” Bloomfire Manefesto is a little groovy, but if you’re not thinking about the future of…
Alter Ego: Using Values to Fight Peer Pressure
When our self-integrity is threatened even momentarily, we are more likely to conform to others who offer validation, even when their views are wrong, reckless, or hateful.
Watch Clinton Global Initiative Ed Channel Live
We're running a live video feed of the Clinton Global Initiative session on Education. You can also watch the main sessions during the day. Enjoy.