Places We’re Watching: Indianapolis
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) published a paper on recent developments in Indianapolis. As in Springfield MA, it is inspiring to see the district embrace school autonomy, and empower teachers and leaders to make decisions based on students’ unique needs....
The Emerging Third Way: Blazing an Optimistic Path Ahead in K-12 Education
On Tuesday May 31st, 2016, 400 people came together in Boston to kick off the Emerging Third Way in Education. The Event was hosted by Empower Schools and co-sponsored by MassINC and The Boston Foundation. An introductory video kicked off the morning and set the tone...Education Dilemmas and the Third Way
I enjoyed reading this thought piece by Andy Smarick because it so succinctly captures the dilemma that is at the heart of Empower’s focus on the Third Way. Smarick states it this way: “And therein lies our fundamental challenge. Today’s decentralized systems of...Districts of Innovation Complete First Round of Designation in Texas
We have been following the developing story of Districts of Innovation in TX since the beginning and are enjoying reading the Innovation Plans. To those eight new Districts of Innovation we say, “Welcome to the Third Way!” Read the release from the Texas...