Leadership
Content that enables educators, edleaders, organizations and families to increase capacity, apply a growth mindset and implement what’s next in learning on behalf of those entrusted to them.
What’s the Point of More Charters?
An elementary school principal asked Charter Schools? Why, Exactly? Following are five answers to his question.
Pioneering Teachers To Be Recognized by PublicSchoolOptions.org
Teachers really don’t expect applause; our students’ success is our reward. While celebrity is unlikely, gratitude doesn’t have to be nonexistent. Teachers work very hard.
Good Work: It’s Easter, Get Busy
We have created a complicated mess of things on this planet--a set of complex systems we can no longer manage, systems that benefit a relative few. It’s our job to fix things--the daily tasks of making things new: teach, heal, care, create. That’s the message of Easter and Passover--it’s time for an extreme makeover, for the ultimate maker faire. Time to get busy. Reconciliation requires leadership. We need to take a stand in favor of those less blessed.
Striving and Springing to College
Two remarkable young men realized in college that they had been fortunate in their college preparation, selection, and attendance. The both decided to do something about it. They organized nonprofits and stepped into the CEO role when the graduated.
NGLC 4: Grants Available for More Breakthrough Blends
With higher expectations, daunting challenges, and new technologies, it's a good time to start over. Creating new schools from scratch--particularly high schools--is a timely opportunity.
The Good News from Punjab & 10 Lessons for Leaders
A British think tank released a report written by Sir Michael Barber about progress in Pakistan subtitled "How a revolutionary new approach to education reform in Punjab shows the way forward for Pakistan and development aid everywhere." The report includes 10 widely applicable lessons for leaders.
Time to Modernize Education, Some States Leading the Way
“High-quality digital learning has the power to customize learning for each student’s unique needs, ensuring an education that is challenging, engaging, and relevant,” said Jeb Bush, former Florida governor and chairman of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd).
Vacation Education: Family Learning Adventures in DC
By: Jessica Oballo. We packed our bags and headed out for spring break! But what the kids didn't realize was that it was a learning vacation. Aren't those the best kinds of trips? When your kids are young, energetic, curious and little explorers, a trip to our nation's capitol is the perfect way to educate our kids without having them realize it!!
Digital Learning Now! Releases 2012 State Report Cards
Digital Learning Now! today released the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card, which measures each of the nation’s 50 states against the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning as it relates to K-12 education.
Carnegie Supports New High Schools that Recuperate & Accelerate
Carnegie Corporation launched a $15 million grant program for next generation high schools and a report that details the rationale: Opportunity by Design: New High School Models for Student Success.