Personalized Learning
Super Power Physics Lessons Debut on TED-Ed
Calling all science teachers! Today, TED-Ed launches a new series of physics lessons, Super Power Physics Lessons, and these are definitely lessons worth sharing!
Ed Policy
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.
Ed Policy
Almost Half The States Improved Digital Learning Policies in 2013
The nation’s digital learning health is improving. A new report card out today shows that 473 bills were introduced last year and 132 were enacted resulting in 22 states improving their grade on the 2013 Digital Learning Report Cards. The report card weighs state policies against the 10…
Personalized Learning
Ohio Is Getting Smart On Digital Learning Day
KnowledgeWorks, Ohio Education Matters, The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology and the Ohio Resource Center are co-hosting the event "Getting Smart Book Chat With Tom Vander Ark" on Digital Leraning Day in Columbus, OH.
Personalized Learning
A new kind of B school: Kauffman shows the way
The Kauffman Foundation is clearly the most entrepreneurial philanthropy. Their deep understanding of the importance of entrepreneurship to job creation and economic vitality is, unfortunately, unique in philanthropy and public policy. High Tech High, San Diego, is my favorite school because it encourages kids to…
Personalized Learning
Insider Views, Outsider Comments
Whiteboard Advisors regularly surveys policy makers. The following are highlights of its latest report and a little color commentary.
EdTech
Pearson Supports Transition to Common Core
Pearson is supporting state and district transition to the Common Core with content, training, data and school imrpovement assistance
EdTech
Ed Leaders Meet With Detroit Public Schools On Ed Opportunities & Innovation
Education leaders join tonight at the "Hacking Education" Dinner, hosted by NewSchools Venture Fund, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and the University of Michigan's Social Venture Fund, in Detroit, Michigan.
EdTech
Maria Voles Ferguson: VP-Policy, Alliance for Excellent Education
Maria Voles Ferguson, VP for Policy at the Alliance for Excellent Education, stopped by EdReformer’s Blog on the Spot at the Excellence in Action National Summit. At the top of her mind are the challenges faced by boys in education.