Weekly Roundup: Why your GPA might not matter anymore
Welcome back to the weekly edition of OpenEd Daily!
Before we look back at the week that was, we want to call attention to the November 1 deadline to apply for mid-year enrollment. Do you know a family that is starting to think differently about their child’s education? Share this post with them and encourage them to attend an information session at 6 pm PT / 7 pm MT on October 23.
💡 THOUGHTs
Screen Time Isn’t the Real Issue 📱
The debate over screens in schools misses the point. What matters most isn’t what’s best, but who decides what’s best.
The Three P’s of Career Success 🎯
Passion, Purpose, and People: Tanya Wright’s simple but powerful formula for finding fulfilling work.Passion, Purpose, and People: Tanya Wright’s simple but powerful formula for finding fulfilling work.
Challenging Standardized Testing 📊
How do we know if kids are learning without grades or tests? It’s time to reframe our perspective on assessment.
📊 TRENDs
The Gap Between School and Life 🎓
66% of families want more career readiness courses, but only 32% feel confident their kids are prepared for the workforce. What’s missing?
The Digital One-Room Schoolhouse 🏫
EdTech is enabling the return of “one-room-schoolhouses” where teachers focus on facilitation rather than traditional instruction.
Google Says GPAs are “Worthless” for Hiring 🚫
The tech giant no longer asks for GPAs or test scores, focusing instead on real-world problem-solving skills. (Source: CNET)
Bullying in Schools: We Need More than Just Awareness 🚸
Only one-third of high schoolers say their school is handling bullying well. It’s time for real, immediate alternatives. (Source: EdChoice)
⚒️ TOOLs
50CAN State Reports 🗺️
Explore your state’s education landscape with detailed data from the annual “State of Educational Opportunity in America” report.
Khan Academy 🎓
Your free virtual teacher: Comprehensive online learning from math to humanities, reaching over 130 million users worldwide.
ADHD Parenting Summit 🧠
A virtual deep dive into ADHD parenting with 25+ experts, happening October 21-23, 2024.
The CRAAP Test 🔍
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose: Your quick guide to evaluating information sources.
That’s all for this week, folks! Have a great weekend.
– Charlie (the OpenEd newsletter guy)