What Steve Jobs Said About Education
“What’s wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent. The problems are sociopolitical.”
-
-
The Problem With Most School Mission Statements
Why do we create school mission statements alongside the planets & stars, then insist on data and strategies grounded in research & reality?
-
How Do I Differentiate Through Project-Based Learning?
Differentiation in project-based learning can be supported through the use of protocols and intentional assessment practice.
-
Math Jobs: 8 Very Different Careers That Depend On Numbers
Math jobs from engineering and meteorology to financial planning & research are increasing as technology deepens its cultural relevance.
-
The Benefits Of Work-Study Programs For Students
The benefits of a work-study program include flexible scheduling and the ability to gain non-academic skills & experience outside of class.
-
12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools
Public education isn’t naturally built for innovation. Here are some of the barriers that are reducing innovation in schools.
-
8 Lessons About Education I Learned From SXSWEdu
Being at a conference like SXSWEdu can be overwhelming–a race to attend, listen to and engage with as many education-minded humans as possible.
-
What PBL Can Do For Your School–And What It Can’t
PBL is a great way to teach students, but what is often overlooked is what high quality PBL can and can’t do for a school and district.
-
4 Keys To Sustainable School-Wide PBL
Hosting a workshop with teachers is only the first step to take in implementing a school-wide PBL plan for students.
-
How We Think About Education
The most fundamental idea in public education–the infinite interdependence of living that scrutiny of schools misses entirely.
-
8 Sneaky But Effective Simple School Improvement Strategies
So many trends in learning are repackaged approaches teachers have seen before, and when that trend appears different, its results are not.
-
The Benefits And Necessity Of Interdisciplinary Education
Human affairs defy simplistic explanations. Interdisciplinary education allows us to better address contradictions and ambiguities.
-
Opinion: Charter Schools Fight The McDonaldization Of Education
Public charter schools have flexibility to implement more individualized learning models that promote curiosity, inquiry, & critical thinking.
-
How To ‘Pull’ Deeper Learning Through PBL
Not all PBL need be complex in content, process, or product; the action of intentional design for deeper learning should be constant.
