Class Disrupted
The future of education is increasingly shaped not just by what students learn, but how they are supported in the process. As anxiety, disengagement, and mental health challenges continue to affect youth across the U.S., educators and researchers are asking: What truly motivates students to engage and thrive in school? Research suggests that the…
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Tackling All That K-12 Schools Try to Do: The Solutions
As public confidence in major institutions continues to erode, the American K–12 education system finds itself straining under the weight of legacy expectations and modern demands. From grading and college recommendations to extracurriculars and character development, K-12 schools are tasked with a near-impossible mission: to do it all, for everyone. At the same time,…
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What K-12 Education System Tries to Do And Where It Misses
As America reevaluates what its public schools are truly for, new questions emerge about the purpose, performance, and priorities of K-12 education system. A system once centered around teaching the “three Rs” now juggles responsibilities as diverse as social services, values instruction, and community governance. Yet, despite these ambitions, a growing chorus of education…
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Cut Costs, Not Corners for the Future of Higher Education: Redirect Focus to Student Achievement
The landscape of higher education has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate in recent years. The rising costs of tuition, the ballooning of administrative overhead, and questions about the real value of a college degree have sparked a vital conversation about the future of higher education. This has sparked discussions among educators,…
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Bold Measures are Needed to Improve Investment in Higher Education
The stakes for higher education have never been higher as the educational landscape sees rapid evolution. As universities and colleges grapple with the dual challenges of technological disruption and increasing demands for accessible, quality education, the question of how best to implement investment in higher education becomes a priority. This debate has been ignited…
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Human First: Redefining Intelligence and Self-Actualization in Education
How can education evolve to prioritize human potential and self-actualization over standardized results? In the latest episode of “The Future of Education: Class Disrupted,” hosts Michael B. Horn and Diane Tavenner, along with their esteemed guest Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a Cognitive Scientist, Podcaster, Author, and Coach, explore the transformative power of viewing education…
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Beyond the Acronym: Exploring the Depth of DEI
The world is increasingly driven by the quest for equality and understanding, and the realms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become more than just buzzwords; they have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping the future of education. Yet, as these concepts gain prominence, they also encounter resistance and misinterpretation, leading to polarized…
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ESA Success Requires Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support Beyond Legislation
As education savings accounts (ESAs) gain traction across the United States, the conversation is shifting from policy debates to the complexities of implementation. Fueled by post-pandemic dissatisfaction with traditional school models and a desire for more customizable educational options, ESAs are being adopted in a growing number of states, often under “universal” frameworks. But…
Supply Chain Data Analytics Fails Without Clean Data, Ventagium Delivers the Fix
Supply chain leaders face an overwhelming volume of siloed data across ERPs, TMS platforms, and warehouse systems, yet few know how to align it for smarter decisions. The stakes are rising fast. According to Capgemini’s 2024 report Data: A Powerful Ally in Tackling Scope 3 Emission Reduction Targets, 85% of organizations cite data access…
What’s Next in Preclinical Cancer Immunotherapy Research?
As the field of cancer immunotherapy rapidly evolves, researchers are turning to next-generation in vitro technologies to replicate the complexities of the tumor microenvironment with unprecedented fidelity. Organoid platforms and ex vivo patient-derived tissue models are transforming how scientists approach preclinical testing, offering deeper mechanistic insights and better predictive power for therapeutic response. With immunotherapies…
Analyzing the Suppressive TME in In Vitro Based Assays
In the rapidly advancing field of cancer immunotherapy, accurately modeling the tumor microenvironment (TME) has become essential to improving the predictive power of preclinical drug testing. As immune-modulating therapies surge forward, with over 4,000 immune modulators in development globally, scientists are refining assay technologies that maintain the complexity of patient-specific tumor biology. In vitro platforms…
