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.
Ed Policy
12 New Rules: Accelerated Learning for an Exponential World
How can leaders respond to the rise of the automation economy? Here's 12 new rules about accelerated learning and how state and local education policymakers can help.
Competency-Based Education
Competency-Based Micro-credentials are Transforming Professional Learning
It's time to make way for micro-credentials -- the future of professional learning. There is nothing micro about how competency-based credentials have the potential to change the professional learning game on a MACRO-level.
Featured
27 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences for 2018
Check out our 2018 list of 27 education conferences we think will be valuable opportunities for educators, district leaders, startups and policy-makers to learn and engage with each other.
Leadership
Using Technology to Build Partnerships with Parents
Every day, my goal is to find ways to connect and engage with students’ families, despite these hurdles. We all know that regular communication with parents and families is the key to building a strong classroom community.
Future of Learning
Save The Planet–Starting Today
If we have a list of the issues that will shape the future--an earth owner’s manual--when and how should we introduce them to young people? What does it mean to be really ready and why should we be encouraging young people to engage with the world’s most important issue? Tom Vander Ark answers these questions and more.
Leadership
Digital Promise and Facebook Developing New Micro-Credentials Program
Digital skills are skyrocketing in demand. More than 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs (82%) require digital skills, and tech companies everywhere often have trouble finding suitable candidates. A new initiative of Digital Promise and Facebook is looking to change that.
Leadership
New Partnership Empowers Educators to Excel
A new partnership between K12 Inc. and Southern New Hampshire University will create a new masters degree aimed at educators teaching in online or blended settings and promises to advance excellence in K-12 online teaching.
Leadership
Educating the Whole Child by Capturing Hearts
It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes courageous, collaborative leadership and a very intentional focus on developing the relationships within the “village”.
Future of Learning
12 Next Steps for Ed Leaders
The rapidly changing employment landscape and the future of work have created a new set of realities, roles and responsibilities for leaders. Here's 12 next steps to take on the challenge ahead.
Leadership
Creating Strong Staff Culture with Hrag Hamalian
No matter whether you're in a school, district, non-profit or EdTech company, a strong culture is going to be one of the key drivers of your success. And while it may seem simple, diving deep with a dedicated effort takes effort and planning.