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The Importance of Innovation in Education: Efficiency, Equity, and Adaptability

Hey school leaders, If innovation can address challenges like unequal resources and prepare students for the future then why haven’t we fully transformed our schools? Here is how to measure the success of new ideas and the importance of skills like creativity and problem-solving.

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Reflecting on the Pandemic Journey of Higher Education: 2019 to 2024

How did higher education transform through the COVID-19 upheaval from 2019 to 2024? What strategies did universities implement to adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic, and what lingering effects remain? Do you think we’ve made enough of a change for our students to survive in the future?

What Are 5 Trends K12 Schools Should Try Today

In the last five years, there has been a boom in five different types of learning. As of now, the foundations for these five new learning trends are in development but they will be critical as the Year 2030 approaches so embrace them today!