Ed Policy
Education policy consists of news, commentary and stories that follow legislation and government action in the educational sphere.
Fostering Next Gen Learning: a Q&A with iNACOL’s Susan Patrick
Tom recently discussed next-gen learning with Susan Patrick of iNACOL. Here's a Q&A from their discussion...
Why Public Schools Struggle to Innovate
By, Michael B. Horn. It’s not because they are public per se. Private schools struggle with certain kinds of innovation, too. Embracing new forms of blended learning or offering a lower-priced education have been difficult for independent schools, for example.
Cage-Busting for Smart Cities
Creating a great education system isn’t just a matter of practice, because rules, regulations, contracts, and cultures can stymie even the most committed educator. But it can’t just be a matter of policy, because what really matters is what educators do in schools—and policies can make people do things but they can’t make them do them well (see school turnarounds, teacher evaluation, et al.).
EdTech 10: World Cup Style
As the soccer world is facing the elimination rounds, we thought we'd offer our advice on which EdTech stories made the cut this week. Much like Costa Rica, some of these stories we didn’t see coming but are strong contenders for top story of the week.
Infographic: Using Prizes to Boost Learning
We are only just beginning to realize the potential for prizes to mobilize global expertise and accelerate innovation in education.
Prize & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning
We are only just beginning to realize the potential for prizes to mobilize global expertise and accelerate innovation in education, according to the co-authors of a newly released paper. “Using Prizes & Pull Mechanisms to Boost Learning.”
EdTech 10: Staying Connected
This week has been all about connectivity. As students head home for the summer and teachers plan for the next school year, the education world is preparing to find new ways to keep us all connected. For more on what connectivity matters check out this blog and see the top stories of the week.
Aspen Report Validates and Accelerates Shift to Connected Learning
Last summer the Aspen Institute launched a task force commissioned to better understand the potential of connected learning. After a year of research and outreach, today the Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and Internet released a new report that describes a vision for an approach to teaching and learning that places the student at the center.
A District Guide to Online Learning
Online learning can expand student (and staff) options, grow enrollment, and power blended learning. It shares many critical success factors with traditional education, but different enough that you need to do your homework and develop a good plan. Following is a 10 point district/network guide to online learning.
EdTech 10: Summer Lovin’
Schools may be coming to a close for the year, but the shift to blended and personalized learning doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. As this week’s top stories show, temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up. Check out all the great innovations on the rise this week!