The Global Search for Education: From Poland
Aug13

The Global Search for Education: From Poland

“Over the years, we decentralized governance and finances, increased teacher autonomy and opened education paths for students. Now teachers enjoy freedom while they also have much more responsibility.” — Maciej Jakubowski A recent report, Opening up Opportunities: Education Reforms in Poland by Maciej Jakubowski of the Evidence Institute, University of Warsaw, illustrates why Poland has one of the best education...

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The Global Search for Education: Online Educational Tools
Aug04

The Global Search for Education: Online Educational Tools

“Privacy is of course critical, but at the moment the dialogue nationally is focusing far too much on the privacy aspects surrounding data rather than the important usage data has for driving personalized learning and supporting students, teachers, and parents. If we’re not careful, we risk cutting teachers off from critical data that can help them better serve students.” — Michael Horn Based in San Mateo,...

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The Global Search for Education: 7 Teachers 7 Continents #EdChat on #EdTech
Aug02

The Global Search for Education: 7 Teachers 7 Continents #EdChat on #EdTech

“The most outdated and destructive vestigial feature in the modern K-12 space is the emphasis on standardized testing along with the college admissions and enrollment processes which rely on these testing conventions. With the digital tools we have on hand, we could liberate children to experience and demonstrate their learning in far more compelling ways via live documentation of community-based or real-world endeavors.”...

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