People I (Mostly) Admire Extra: An Update on the Khan World School
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Jul 15, 2023 
Sal Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy and Khan World School, is joined by Chloe Peterson, a student at the innovative online high school. They discuss the school’s unique self-paced learning model that stands apart from traditional education. Chloe shares her transformative experiences, showcasing how personalized learning has positively impacted her, especially in math. Sal also highlights the collaborative environment that champions creativity and mental well-being, all while striving to empower future leaders through accessible education.
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Rethinking Education
- Traditional schooling, modeled after industrial assembly lines, batches students and often leaves them with learning gaps.
- Khan World School offers a personalized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace and focusing on mastery learning.
Scaling the Model
- Khan Lab School, a K-12 physical school, piloted the innovative learning model.
- Khan World School, an online high school, aims to scale this model globally, offering free education in Arizona and affordable options elsewhere.
Data Science Focus
- Khan World School integrates data science into its curriculum, providing students with practical data analysis skills.
- This approach allows students to learn data science by applying it to real-world problems.
