Op-Ed by John Klyczek Democratic presidential candidates, such as Elizabeth Warren, have pledged to fix the American education system by replacing privatized charter schools with “community schools” that incorporate “socioemotional-learning (SEL)” programs. These “Democratic” community schools, which teach “social skills” and “emotional competencies,” might sound like … [Read more...] about Community Schools Are Not the Antidote to Charter Schools
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3D Printed Homes Can Empower Humanity
By Jason Bermas Counter Markets Editor's Note: 3D printing in general is something we have featured in our newsletters and is definitely one of the positive uses for technology, whether it's consumer products, guns, or houses. As Jason Bermas discusses in this video, 3D-printed homes can particularly help homeless people or low-income families. A new community project in … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Homes Can Empower Humanity
Construction On World’s First 3D-Printed Community Begins In Mexico
By John Vibes The world’s first 3D-printed community is currently being built in rural Mexico. Construction began last week, and two houses have been built so far, but the developers hope to complete 50 new 3D-printed houses in the area by 2020. The village is in a very rural, low-income area of Tabasco, Mexico, where earthquakes and flooding are both extremely common. … [Read more...] about Construction On World’s First 3D-Printed Community Begins In Mexico
Outschool.com Takes Education Out Of Schooling
By Kerry McDonald Supporting education beyond schooling is a key feature of many educational technology platforms. While some may be integrated into conventional classrooms, complementing a traditional curriculum, emerging technology is increasingly helping to separate education from schooling and catalyze new models of K-12 learning. As its name implies, Outschool.com is … [Read more...] about Outschool.com Takes Education Out Of Schooling
How Micro-School Networks Expand Learning Options
By Kerry McDonald Technology has the potential to decentralize K-12 education and make it more learner-directed, upending a top-down system in favor of individual autonomy and self-determination. But the technology can’t do this alone. It requires a learning environment that fosters creativity and curiosity, using digital platforms and supportive adults to facilitate … [Read more...] about How Micro-School Networks Expand Learning Options