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Social Capital vs. Social Media
Principal Z Principal Z

Social Capital vs. Social Media

A surprise party for the author's wife reveals the immense value of the social network she has cultivated over the years. This network, built on strong personal bonds and shared experiences, serves as an invaluable form of social capital for their children, providing a sense of security and support that financial wealth cannot match.

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Beyond Followers
Principal Z Principal Z

Beyond Followers

The shift from industrial to digital economics is impacting education. Students must learn to be creators, not just consumers. Schools need to foster the 'work loop,' the brain's natural reward system for learning and goal-setting, rather than teaching to standardized tests. hs.credit is a platform that empowers students to create and showcase academic media, providing a gold standard for assessing their abilities.

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From Standardized Tests to Student-Created Media
Principal Z Principal Z

From Standardized Tests to Student-Created Media

If we distinguish the regime of standardization from the practice of normalization, light is shed on quality educational data. This distinction can at first feel cloudy to educators since in a teacher’s daily practice, these ideals are not neatly differentiated. For example, in order for teachers to grade standardized tests, they must learn to normalize grading practice. Below I offer specific implementation details for systems driven by normalization at the school district, individual school, and even at the level of student-to-student incentives toward greater critical thinking.

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At Age 43, I Finally Learned How to Read
Principal Z Principal Z

At Age 43, I Finally Learned How to Read

TL:DR: I JUST WROTE A 186-PAGE MANUSCRIPT ABOUT THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND THE ECONOMY. THAT EXPERIENCE OF WRITING TAUGHT ME HOW TO READ IN A WHOLE NEW WAY.

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