Education World Forum Director Dominic Savage

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Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending the Education World Forum and BETT conferences respectively. For those who have a thirst for ed tech conferences BETT is the largest in the world! They generally see over 30,000 visitors

Microsoft Interviews The Core

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This past January I had the pleasure of meeting Microsoft’s VP of Education Anthony Salcito. His passion for education was clearly evident as we discussed global education initiatives. Salcito recently interviewed me for his blog and I appreciate his time

Jess Lahey on Why Parents Should Let Kids Fail

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Jess Lahey, middle school teacher and writer for the New York Times and The Atlantic, shares her insights on education from the perspective of an educator and mother. Jess has seen an unbelievable response to her article on why parents

Pearson’s Sir Michael Barber

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Pearson’s Chief Education Advisor Sir Michael Barber joins the Core to discuss global education. I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Barber in London at the Education World Forum. Sir Barber is known as a leading authority on education throughout

Apple Distinguished Educator Kristi Meeuwse

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Apple Distinguished Educator Kristi Meeuwse joins the Core to discuss the advantages of integrating technology into a Kindergarten classroom in South Carolina. Kristi shares her favorite apps for her students and what it feels like to see young students embrace

Learning Accelerator CEO Scott Ellis

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The CORE welcomes the Learning Accelerator’s CEO Scott Ellis to the program. Scott shares his vision for blended learning in the U.S. and core components of successful initiatives. Scott and his team just today announced a $5 million grant they

‘Saving The School’ Author Michael Brick

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Author Michael Brick visited the CORE recently to discuss his book, ‘Saving The School.’ Brick, a former writer for the New York Times, takes us inside a turnaround school in Texas sharing his observations and experiences as both a writer

UK Union Head Russell Hobby Discusses Teacher Evaluation

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Russell Hobby, General Secretary, for the National Association of Head Teachers in the UK. Head Teachers are the UK version of U.S. school Principals. The NAHT is an independent trade union and professional association representing over 28,500 members in England,

CISCO Director Dr. Kevin Dunseath Talks Global Education

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Dr. Kevin Dunseath, Director, Education MENA, Global Education chatted with the CORE at the Education World Forum in London recently. Dr. Dunseath discusses CISCO’s role in global education and his passion to connect educators to the best technology. The U.S.