Future of work
What if the Future of Work Starts with High School
By: Heather E. McGowan. Heather presents new frameworks for the future of work and explains why the university degree is the new high school diploma.
The Future of Work: How Do We Prepare Our Students?
Acknowledging that today’s students will need a variety of 21st century skills upon entering the future workplace, Rachelle Dene Poth explores five types of learning experiences that facilitate the student learning process.
Enhancing Innovation in the Workplace through 5 Montessori Conditions
Highlighting the International Montessori School of Hong Kong, Kyle Wagner provides Montessori insights that support creativity and innovations that align with the future of work.
To Prepare Millennials for the Workplace Add Data Literacy to Mainstream Curriculum
By: Jordan Morrow. Companies need a workforce that knows how to input data, generate better insights, and feel empowered to use data.
No-Collar Jobs Offer Schools Chance to Create Mashups of Academics and Vocations
David Ross explains how no-collar and new collar opportunities do not require a four-year degree, rather vocational training, certifications and the right mix of in-demand skill sets.
Motivating Young People to Pursue the Professions of the Future
By: Mark C. Perna. As we approach uncertainty and excitement around the Future of Work, young people have to see a bigger why behind a company vision than just shareholder returns and making money. Learn more here.
How AI Curriculum Can Prepare Students for Success in a New World
By: Andrew Chen. How schools and teachers are overcoming the barrier of entry to prepare students as young as kindergarten for a future of AI.
How Blockchain is Helping Dallas Students Tell Their Story
With growing interest in demonstrated competence over seat time and pedigree, how can schools help learners present a more complete picture of their capabilities? This new service is using distributed ledger technology to deliver value for students, schools, and employers.
New School Formula: Harder Problems and Fewer Answers
Artificial Intelligence will have more influence on the livelihoods of young people over the next several decades than any other factor. To contribute now and in the future, they will need extended challenges that encourage them to build agency while solving harder problems with fewer answers.
Preparing All Learners for an Uncertain Future of Work
By: Katherine Prince. It is unknown what the emerging future of work will look like, making it even more critical that we help young people and education and employment stakeholders plan for multiple possible futures. Take a look at KnowledgeWorks' new foundation for readiness.