Ten Problems Edupreneurs Must Solve
Tom Vander Ark posts this list of ten issues that education entrepreneurs must solve to make the education marketplace the real deal.
School Technologist Proposes Student Technology Bill of Rights
School technology specialist Brad Flickinger's recently proposed a student technology bill of rights, which articulates the ways in which educators should regulate appropriate technology use with students. The bill essentially comes as a welcome sign to those involved in education to take a stand in spelling out what I believe - should already been a given.
The Missing: What We're Talking about When we Talk about Learning
What's missing in public education strategies to improve learning are research partners and biotech companies that could help us see student progress and processing on a granular level. But just try getting that foot into the door.
Students Deserve More Magic Moments
Starting next month, students deserve more magic--more engaging, more personalized, more relevant learning.
Start Making: Startup Stories from Entrepreneurs
Check out the Start Making series, more than a dozen great videos from entrepreneurs on the joys and challenges of starting a company.
Data Crunch
Guest blogger Lake Washington Superintendent Chip Kimball explains the controversy around data in education, and offers a few thoughts on how better data usage will improve the overall offering for every student.
THE Journal Features Edmodo: Free, Safe Social Networking
THE Journal joins the throng singing Edmodo's praise
Should K-12 Schools Really Certify Their Own Teachers?
By: Thomas Arnett. Summit Public Schools recently made headlines with the launch of its new teacher residency program where participants can earn a teaching credential. What might this approach mean for the future of teacher preparation?
Pearson Foundation Launches ‘Five Things I’ve Learned’
The Pearson Foundation today announced a new project that aims to share the insights of education leaders whose daily efforts are improving outcomes for students inside and outside the classroom. Five Things I’ve Learned chronicles personal lessons learned from decades of real-world experience, sharing proven practice and wisdom about learning, teaching, and helping others.
Rhee-form or Reinvention?
The Rhee-form agenda is important—better evaluation, more charters, less bureaucracy—but it focuses on cleaning up a system that can’t do what we need it to do. We need schools that work better for students and teachers—schools that engage students and extend and accelerate learning.