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From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Students

Sep 27, 2022

Michael Horn discusses practical solutions from his book 'From Reopen to Reinvent' for transforming education. Topics include mastery-based learning, student-centric approaches, balancing success and innovation, year-round schooling, and supporting students' changing needs in higher education.

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Accelerated need for innovation in education due to the pandemic.

Transitioning to a positive-sum education system that benefits all students.

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Changing Mindset in Education During the Pandemic

The podcast highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for educational institutions to innovate and adapt. It emphasizes the shift from traditional practices to embracing change and innovation. The pandemic served as a catalyst for rethinking fundamental aspects of education, focusing on delivering better outcomes for students. Schools were urged to pivot quickly, move away from outdated norms, and implement practical changes to align with students' needs.

Breaking Free from Zero-Sum Framing in Education

01:18

Focus on Testing Assumptions and Adapt Tools of Cooperation

01:21

Fostering Organizational Change Through Autonomy

00:53

Introduction

4min

Shifting to Mastery-Based Learning in Education

10min

Exploring Student Experience and Innovation in Higher Education

2min

Reimagining Education: Balancing Success and Innovation

16min

Rethinking the Traditional Summer Break and Advocating for Year-Round Schooling

3min

Adapting Higher Education to Support Students' Changing Needs

3min

The pandemic accelerated experimentation across industries, including education. Jeff Selingo interviews co-host Michael Horn about his new book called From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. The book provides educators with practical examples and roadmaps for change in K-12, many of which can also be applied to higher ed. This episode made possible with sponsorship from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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