Topic: Clayton Christensen Institute

August 13, 2016

Guide to the Issues: Education

Principles: Curriculum standards should be rigorous, clear and measurable. All students should be held to high standards and high expectations. Teacher recruitment, education, training and compensation should be focused on […]

May 13, 2015

Are Micro-Schools the Future of Education?

Technology is enabling a tremendous amount of innovation in the K-12 space. One interesting development has been dubbed the micro-school. “Micro-schools are gaining traction among families who are dissatisfied with […]

December 12, 2014

Friday Facts: December 12, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “My primary objection to the amendment was a concern that for-profit charter school management companies that had showered campaign dollars on our state’s politicians would […]

May 16, 2014

Friday Facts: May 16, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The fundamental premise upon which the Great Society vision for America was conceived is the idea of political paternalism. Good men, with enough political power, […]

May 13, 2014

Michael Horn: Up Close in South Korea and Vietnam Classrooms

Michael Horn recently traveled for one month through South Korea and Vietnam to closely examine their public and private education systems. This article was created for the Georgia Public Public […]

December 18, 2013

Digital Learning Task Force Report Short on Clear Vision, Goals

This week the Digital Learning Task Force released its final report which has 12 major and 38 secondary recommendations, but which also lacks a clear vision and a clear goal. […]

October 25, 2013

Friday Facts: October 25, 2013

October 25, 2013 It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “We disapprove of state education. Then the socialists say that we are opposed to any education. We object to a state religion. […]

October 23, 2013

Behind the Scenes in the Making of a MOOC

The emerging world of K–12 blended learning remains a young field full of promise for personalizing learning and boosting outcomes for all students. More and more bright spots are emerging […]

August 19, 2013

Lower Salaries Are Not The Formula To Improve Higher Ed

The pressure is well documented for K-12 public education to do more, which generally means better academic results with the same or fewer dollars. Less often discussed but no less […]

August 16, 2013

Friday Facts: August 16, 2013

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.” – Calvin Coolidge “If I had […]

August 12, 2013

Organize The Team, And Then Train The Teachers

Digital learning has become widespread and has pushed educators toward more technology training for newly minted and existing teachers. In this article, Clayton Christensen Institute co-founder Michael Horn explores the […]

June 18, 2013

Georgia Tech and Udacity Cross the Rubicon

A lot of folks around the country noticed when Georgia Tech and Udacity announced their intent to create an affordable online masters degree. Michael Horn at the Clayton Christensen Institute […]

June 11, 2013

Avoid the Hype: Online Learning’s Transformational Potential

A recent Washington Post article suggested online learning is neither revolutionary nor a possible disruptive innovation in education. Clayton Christensen Institute co-founder and education director Michael Horn says the Washington […]

May 31, 2013

Friday Facts: May 31, 2013

May 31, 2013 It’s Friday! Tuesday is the registration deadline for the Foundation’s June 6 Leadership Breakfast, “Customize The Class,” 8 a.m. at Cobb County’s Georgian Club. Michael B. Horn, […]

May 28, 2013

Hybrid Innovations Bridge Gap in Blended Learning

(Editor’s Note: Michael Horn will speak to the Foundation’s Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, June 6. Click here to learn more and register.) By Clayton Christensen, Heather Staker and Michael Horn […]

May 28, 2013

Why School Teachers Are No Longer “Sage on the Stage”

Youngsters are curious creatures. They will engage new styles of learning with excitement. Technology enabled classrooms to undergo a seismic shift in the teacher – pupil relationship. Smart boards replaced […]

May 24, 2013

Friday Facts: May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 It’s Friday! Have you shared the Friday Facts with your friends and colleagues yet? Invite them to sign up on our home page for their own copy! […]

May 17, 2013

Friday Facts: May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013 It’s Friday! The Friday Facts is the Foundation’s most popular product, with more than 5,000 subscribers across the state. Have you shared the Friday Facts with YOUR […]

May 16, 2013 • Press Release

3 Upcoming Foundation Events Focus on Education

The world is changing fast, but we seem to be standing still when it comes to educating our children. How do we personalize the learning experience?

May 10, 2013

Friday Facts: May 10, 2013

May 10, 2013 It’s Friday! The Foundation’s Web site, www.georgiapolicy.org, is up and running again, with a few minor glitches still being worked on. We apologize for any inconvenience; please […]