By Michael B. Horn And Meg Evans, Journal Sentinel Online
The past several decades have seen technology transform industry after industry. Nearly every sector in America has used new technologies to innovate in ways nearly unimaginable a generation before the change. One sector, however, has remained nearly the same as it was a century ago. The factory-model education system no longer works. We learn at different paces, have different aptitudes and enter classes with different experiences and background knowledge. Each of us needs a different, customized learning approach to maximize his or her potential. Milwaukee and urban school districts across the nation must embrace innovation to break out of this monolithic education system. Schools must use technology to personalize their learning environments to address the needs of individual students.
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