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? Forward them this email and encourage them to attend an information session at 6 pm PT / 7 pm MT on October 23.

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💡 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.

Challenging Standardized Testing 📊 - How do we know if kids are learning without grades or tests? It's time to reframe our perspective on assessment.

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📊 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)

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🔨 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)