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Michael B. Horn

Speaker, writer, advisor, and thought leader on the future of education Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a non-profit think tank, and he serves as a principal consultant for Entangled Solutions, which offers innovation services to higher education institutions. Horn is also the host of the Future of Education podcast, presented by MarketScale.

MBA, General Management 2004-2006
BA, History 1998-2002

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Changing the Classroom Paradigm: Academic Success and Life Skill Development with the 2Hr Learning Model

Michael Horn - May 17, 2024

In an era where traditional schooling often fails to ignite students' passions, the innovative 2hr Learning Model proposed by Alpha represents a significant shift in educational paradigms. This approach is not just timely but essential, as the quest for efficient and engaging education systems becomes more urgent in the face of global educational disparities.

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Linking Education with Employment: How Aspire Ability is Fighting Underemployment in the Navajo Nation

Michael Horn - May 15, 2024

The urgency of linking education with employment within the Navajo Nation is critical, given the levels of underemployment in the community. This has sparked discussions on how to effectively bridge these gaps to foster community development and individual growth.

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Excellence in Action: Lessons from the 2023 Yass Prize Winner

Michael Horn - May 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, innovative approaches that genuinely address current demands are invaluable. This has become particularly relevant as the educational sector grapples with the aftermath of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a significant supply-demand imbalance in educational opportunities.

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Reevaluate IDRs to Ensure Equitable Student Aid and System Durability

Michael Horn - April 19, 2024

As the burden of student loans continues to be a pressing issue for millions of Americans, the discourse around sustainable repayment options has intensified. Studies, including one by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlight how income-driven repayment plans (IDRs), while designed to alleviate financial strain, might paradoxically lead to increased loan delinquency rates due to balance growth and the psychological impact of accruing debt.

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Strict Online Education Regulations Could Derail the Future of Learning

Michael Horn - April 17, 2024

In a time where over half of all students are taking at least one online course, the landscape of online education is at a pivotal juncture, reflecting a broader shift in how higher education adapts to technological advancements and regulatory scrutiny. The Department of Education is proposing ambitious regulatory changes that directly impact online learning and stakeholders are keenly observing how these policies will shape the future of digital classrooms.

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Cut Costs, Not Corners for the Future of Higher Education: Redirect Focus to Student Achievement

Michael Horn - April 15, 2024

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.

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