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Ed Policy
What Moment Are You In?
Tom explores what the question "what moment are you in?" means for education leaders and how the answer to that question shapes education policy.
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2030 and Beyond…Will We Really Be Able to Still Compete?
The term cultural competence has been used for decades to try and get business and education to think differently about the changing world. Yet, the term cultural competence is often limited to understanding another person’s culture but not changing anything about our own practices as a result of this understanding. In response to this concern, several researchers began to use the term global competence instead.
Ed Policy
Four Keys to Success at the Most Innovative Schools in the World
Recent visits to renowned centers of innovation had David Ross pondering what it means to wear the label "one of the most innovative schools in the world." Here's what he learned made these institutions innovative.
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The Progressive Schools of Philadelphia
A look at some of the 10 progressive autonomous schools in the Philadelphia Innovation network expanding opportunities and serving families through local and national partnerships.
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Education When Careers Are More Like Rock Climbing Than Ladders
While at a recent conference, Tom attended a session where co-author of "The Second Machine Age," Andrew McAfee, discussed how "careers are looking more like rock climbing than ladder climbing in an economy."
EdTech
Going Global with Virtual Field Trips
Why use AR and VR? These tools enable educators to provide powerful opportunities for students to do more than learn through videos or photos.
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Public Education 25 Years From Now
By: Neerav Kingsland. What might public education look like 25 years from now? The future is hard to predict, but it can be fun to try.
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Rethinking the College Pipeline: Leading University Gains Youth Badging Platform
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG recently announced they're merging to "build a learning and workforce solution for cities and employers across the U.S." In this post, Tom explores what this means for the future of learning and work.
EdTech
Facebook For Education: Activate, Collaborate, Innovate
With the recent launch of its new Facebook for Education microsite, Facebook is showing that innovation is not just a part of its past, it is a part of its future. Here are some of their top resources for education.
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New Merger Brings Learning and Workforce Solution for Cities Across the U.S.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and LRNG merge to deploy innovative community-based education strategy in cities across the U.S. Discover what that means for the future of learning and work.