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Digging into the 'Building Better Schools' Report from NewSchools, I’m inspired by the insights from schools nationwide. One quote stands out: "Innovation in the education sector often means approaching old challenges with new tools and solutions. However, this study shows that true innovation requires leveraging best practices and introduction new approaches. " What's insights are resonating with you from the report? Also great to see Believe Schools Indy and Purdue Polytechnic High Schools featured throughout the report. https://lnkd.in/dEkuF2Gw

Education Week's latest spotlight, sponsored by Edmentum, highlights the critical role of secondary intervention in driving student achievement. From targeted in-school tutoring to tailored support programs, these interventions are proving essential for improving math scores and reducing absenteeism. For administrators, this research underscores the importance of integrating effective secondary interventions into your school's strategy. It’s not just about remediation—it's about empowering students to succeed. Read the full collection of articles here: https://lnkd.in/g6sGq9cx

This is the third year that Harvard has held this event and this one was themed “Maintaining the Momentum” and was more focused on homeschooling. Videos of all the sessions can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/euHBR494 I couldn’t attend all the sessions, so I’m just writing about the one’s I attended. I thank the Harvard Program on Education Policy and Governance for bringing attention to these issues and making its sessions publicly available. The conference opened with a panel discussion, “What’s the growth potential of emerging models?” There was a lot of talk about the economics of these models—tuition, staffing, and class size—but the bottom line is the growth potential is strong, especially from the growing number of parents and educators seeking alternatives to conventional schooling, with the recent strong rise in the number of homeschoolers leading the list of “education consumers” these schools and businesses seek. Are micro schools sustainable? was a session I was particularly interested in because I’ve been cautiously watching their development for a long time. Many years ago I remember Larry Kaseman writing in the Wisconsin Parent’s Association newsletter that homeschoolers need to be wary of micro schools as they are a potential way to make homeschoolers more accepting of regulation and school instruction in their homes. This is proving to be true in some states: the panel in this session was clear that to receive funding some micro schools must enroll the homeschoolers in their programs as regular students ... TO READ THE REST OF THIS LONG ARTICLE VISIT: https://lnkd.in/eg6YgS47

In this episode of Quality Matters, Dr. Dan Hamlin, co-founder of the Emerging School Models Conference and a professor at the University of Oklahoma, discusses the exponential growth and increasing interest in innovative education models. 🏫 He explores how these models challenge traditional metrics, focusing on cultivating discipline, safety, and relationships over test scores. Our conversation highlights the complexities of measuring quality across diverse educational environments and examines whether families are pushed out of traditional schools or pulled into emerging ones. 💡 Dan’s insights offer a fresh perspective on the evolving education landscape, emphasizing the need for nuanced evaluation and a deeper understanding of what parents truly value in education.

Chicago 2010 Unlocking Education: How Edupreneurs are Reshaping Learning to Fail The Cato Institute's findings reveal a lucrative opportunity in the education market. As government schools fall short, the private sector can thrive. Discover how edupreneurs can transform learning environments and create real change in education. #EducationReform #Edupreneurs #PrivateVsPublicSchool #CatoInstitute #LearningOpportunities #ModernEconomy #EducationalInnovation #SchoolChoice #FutureOfEducation #TransformingLearning

Chicago 2010 Unlocking Education: How Edupreneurs are Reshaping Learning tp Fail The Cato Institute's findings reveal a lucrative opportunity in the education market. As government schools fall short, the private sector can thrive. Discover how edupreneurs can transform learning environments and create real change in education. #EducationReform #Edupreneurs #PrivateVsPublicSchool #CatoInstitute #LearningOpportunities #ModernEconomy #EducationalInnovation #SchoolChoice #FutureOfEducation #TransformingLearning

 Dive into the groundbreaking insights of the National Education Policy!  Discover how it's revolutionizing learning, nurturing creativity, and shaping the future of education.  Unlock the potential for innovation and growth in our classrooms. Explore my latest blog to stay ahead in the dynamic education reform landscape. Click here: https://lnkd.in/gYSxJt6f #NationalEducationPolicy #TransformingLearning #FosteringCreativity #InnovationInEducation #EducationReform

Thomas Arnett (https://bit.ly/3FKNb7F) states that despite numerous efforts over the last century to reform and transform conventional education, the hallmarks of the conventional model remain entrenched in our education system. Why? In partnership with Education Reimagined, here’s a paper from Clayton Christensen Institute that provides a theory-based framework for understanding why established schools struggle to change their instructional models, as well as insights to help learner-centered models take root: https://bit.ly/3TGs8dv #learnercentered #reimaginelearning

✍️ Over the last decade, primary school assessment in England has undergone significant transformations, influenced by policy changes, educational technology advancements, and a shift towards more dynamic teaching methodologies. 📝 Find out about the evolution of primary school assessment, including the rise of formative assessment and the shift from traditional methods, and how to set your school up for success in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dT6qHa6K #FormativeAssessment #SATs

It was wonderful to meet my new LPI colleagues at AERA. Linda Darling-Hammond outlined the critical need to transform the US educational system in her powerful Distinguished Public Service Lecture. I look forward to joining in this effort as we launch the Center for School and System Redesign. The recent report Redesigning High Schools: 10 Features for Success offers an evidence-based blueprint to create learning environments that are more humane, enriching, and conducive to meaningful learning than our current factory models of schooling. https://bit.ly/4aNnjVG