Future of Work

Education news, analysis, and opinion about the skills students will need for the jobs of the future.
Assessment Opinion David Conley on Next Generation Assessment
In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. David Conley, a professor in the college of education at the University of Oregon, discusses his new book and offers 10 principles for better assessment--and a vision for how assessment can be integrated into learning.
Tom Vander Ark, September 19, 2018
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5 min read
School & District Management Opinion Apple Exec on Rewiring Education
Former Apple VP of Education, John Couch on why he's enthusiastic about project-based and challenge-based learning and the future of learning technology, why design is such a critical concept for education. and his new book Rewiring Education.
Tom Vander Ark, September 5, 2018
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3 min read
School & District Management Opinion We're Doing It Wrong: A Teacher's View on How to Fix It
An inside look (and listen) at a recent conversation Tom had with David Michael Slater about his new book, We're Doing It Wrong: 25 Ideas in Education That Just Don't Work--And How to Fix Them. In the book, Slater exposes some bad assumptions and makes the case for how good ideas have gone bad. Listen in to learn more
Tom Vander Ark, August 15, 2018
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3 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Last-Mile Training as an Alternative to Higher Ed with Ryan Craig
In this episode of the podcast, Tom chats with Ryan Craig about his new book, A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives To College, and Craig's predictions about the future of learning.
Tom Vander Ark, August 8, 2018
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3 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion Coming This Fall to Montour School District: America's First Public School AI Program
Beginning in the fall of 2018, Montour School District will offer a new program in AI, providing students with a myriad of opportunities to explore and experience AI, using it to cultivate, nurture, and enhance initiatives aimed at increasing the public good. Learn more here.
Tom Vander Ark, July 18, 2018
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4 min read
School & District Management Opinion The Power of Us: A Network Powering Projects, Changing Lives
More than 1,400 educators from more than 150 schools across the U.S. and from Australia braved July humidity in St. Louis to further activate their network's commitment to powerful learning and the "power of us". Here's a look at network effect in action.
Tom Vander Ark, July 17, 2018
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4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Design Focused High School Builds Tech Talent in Indianapolis
Purdue Polytechnic High School is using design-challenges to give students real-world experiences as they earn their high school diploma. In partnership with Purdue University, PPHS is setting the stage for a new era of learning.
Tom Vander Ark, June 6, 2018
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4 min read
School & District Management Opinion Equity and Innovation at NewSchools Summit
With a call to leverage diversity for innovations in learning, Stacey Childress opened the 2018 NewSchools Summit (#NSVFsummit) in San Francisco. The national nonprofit catalyzes new schools, encourages better EdTech tools and develops diverse EdLeaders. Tom shares highlights from the summit and more.
Tom Vander Ark, May 14, 2018
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6 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Rethinking the High School Credential
Most American youth don't get what they need from high school. There are lots of reasons --some economic, some cultural, some educational. Two root problems are how we've defined the finish line and how we communicate success. Tom shares his thoughts on the current high school credentialing system and the questions he wishes a new system would answer.
Tom Vander Ark, May 3, 2018
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3 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How Better Transcripts Will Improve College Admissions, Employment, and Licensing
In this new world where anyone can learn anything, anywhere -- how we track, verify, and share capabilities is becoming a big deal. Tune in to this podcast with Parchment CEO, Matt Pittinsky to learn more about the future of transcripts.
Tom Vander Ark, April 25, 2018
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5 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion Attacking Complexity with Confidence
By: Jonathan Rochelle, Katherine Prince and Tom Vander Ark. One thing we know for sure--tomorrow will be more complex than today. We've entered a new era that's driven by artificial intelligence and education must adapt. Our students deserve a new set of learning priorities (not just more added to a crowded set of learning objectives).
Tom Vander Ark, March 25, 2018
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8 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion The Rise of AI: What's Happening, What it Means, How to Prepare?
At SXSW EDU last week we hosted a meetup to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence on education. Thought leaders and forward thinkers discussed what's happening, what it means and how we can prepare.
Tom Vander Ark, March 12, 2018
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5 min read
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College & Workforce Readiness Collection Faces of the Future
These ambitious and creative young people are pushing beyond the boundaries of school and shaping the conversation about the future of work.
February 21, 2018
Eighth grader Ian Michael Brock wants to make sure the next billion-dollar tech company is launched by a kid like him. For better or worse, he and his family have taken matters into their own hands.
Eighth grader Ian Michael Brock wants to make sure the next billion-dollar tech company is launched by a kid like him. For better or worse, he and his family have taken matters into their own hands.
Alyssa Schukar/Education Week
Science He Wants Chicago Kids to Build the Next Silicon Valley. He's 13.
Ian Michael Brock wants the next billion-dollar tech company to be launched by a young person. He’s taken matters into his own hands.
Benjamin Herold, February 19, 2018
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8 min read
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