Start with Questions

Ventures is honored to welcome Michael Horn to today’s podcast, discussing his latest book, From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. In addition, Michael has authored Disrupting Class, Choosing College, and even a children’s story, Goodnight Box. Michael is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute. He co-hosts his own podcast, Class Disrupted and Future U. He also serves as an executive editor at Education Next.

Dr. Brett Jacobsen, CEO, sits down with Michael and discusses the progress we have made in education since his first book, Disrupting Class, the most urgent questions confronting education today, 6 domains every school should consider, signals we need to be paying attention to, and strategic next steps for school communities.

Any conversation about measuring learning usually starts with assessment. We’re all familiar with taking tests as students and most of us are also familiar with administering and grading tests as teachers. We have personal histories, emotions, and opinions all tied to these testing experiences. But what is the purpose of assessment? And is assessment synonymous with grading? Join Ann Marsh Rutledge and Jared Colley to explore more.

Workplace well-being has become a buzz-phrase but, at its core, it is a deeply personal and unique set of conditions, needs, preferences and values that differ for each individual. Kalen Curtis and Matt Neylon weigh-in on Episode 3!

What is your innovation intention? Is it to optimize, transform, or disrupt? Your answer likely depends upon your organization’s unique story. As such, leading change invites different approaches in a myriad of settings. And, innovation is accessible to you regardless of size or financial portfolio.

Join CEO Brett Jacobsen and the Mount Vernon Ventures team to explore more.

On today’s episode, we will answer the questions, what is Mount Vernon Ventures and why does it exist? We will also introduce you to our incredible team and hear a little bit of their inspirational stories.