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Tech augmented teacher supply

Here’s the intro to an AEI discussion on teacher supply next week; it’s a good summary of the challenge: Today’s most successful K–12 schools have a voracious appetite for talent. Indeed, successful charter school networks—like KIPP and Achievement First—are perhaps most notable for their ability to create a “no excuses”…

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Maine goes 7-12 laptop program

Maine is expanding it’s 1:1 computing progam from 7th to 12th grade in the fall, as reported in  eSchool News.  Former Gov. Angus King provided the initial vision and political capital to get this started eight years ago.  It’s great to see Gov. John Baldacci continue Maine’s leadership role. …

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It’s all about relationships

David Brooks column yesterday is particularly thoughtful reflection on Obama’s education speech.  In particular, he focused on the importance of relationships: We’ve spent years working on ways to restructure schools, but what matters most is the relationship between one student and one teacher. You ask a…

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2nd Gen Content: flat & sequential to engaging & adaptive

We’re at the beginning of the end of the first generation of online learning content.  First gen content was mostly flat and sequential—digital textbooks.  Second gen content will be far more engaging and adaptive.  For more than a decade, computer games have continuously assessed skill and interest and…

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Leadership Challenge: Execution & Innovation

Over the next decade education will migrate from print-centric batch-processing to personal digital learning services (see www.disruptingclass.com). This transition will result from a combination of…