The New York Times published a terrific Magazine this Sunday on education. The cover reads: “Teachers just want to teach but the classroom has become a battleground.” I’m not sure that’s exactly “news” this fall but it is absolutely true. Two of the articles in particular were worth reading and reflecting on as we start … Read more
These are my live-blogging notes from morning sessions — especially Sal Khan’s keynote — at the New York Times Schools Conference on September 17, 2013 at the Times Center. Here are some high-points from Sal Khan’s keynote, which expand on the basics about reach that you may already know (reaches 200 countries, 8 million registered … Read more
Do we still need libraries? Absolutely. And this post makes the case for why — and why we need them more than ever in an age of Google.
The NYT has a terrific piece today on Chris Lydon and Mary McGrath’s new show, “Open Source from P.R.I.” The article’s emphasis on the blogosphere’s participation in developing programs is exactly the point. (Disclosure: I am on the Board of Directors of the non-profit that produces the show.)