The Future of Education: Personal Passion and Mastery with Michael Horn

More Than a Test

In this episode, our host Laura Glaab sits down with Michael Horn, an educational enthusiast and expert known for his groundbreaking work in reimagining schools. Michael shares his personal mission to create a world where individuals can pursue their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose.

From discussing the influence of his experiences and collaborators, like Clay Christensen, to advocating for individualized learning plans and mastery-based education, Michael offers deep insights into the urgent need for innovation in education.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on aligning work with personal passion, the impact of career paths on personal growth, and the potential for real transformation in our schools.

Timestamps

00:00 School districts launch micro schools during a pandemic, overcoming challenges.

04:05 Educators and parents must rethink traditional schooling systems.

09:00 Children should master reading and math.

12:28 Mesa Public Schools adopts innovative team teaching.

16:09 Schools reverted to the command and control approach.

17:57 We Need to re-evaluate education models and systems.

21:13 Focus on student outcomes, and individualized learning plans.

23:21 Summit Public Schools and Montessori model schedules.

29:04 Adversarial relationship created by the grading system.

30:17 Confusion in high school about skills and grading.

35:33 Passion for positive impact and purposeful living.

38:14 All careers can make a difference. Passion matters.

42:22 Using data to make sense of a messy world.

46:34 Clay Christensen's book offers personal and professional insights.

48:56 Father's advice: "You are more than you know."

Connect with Michael Horn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/

Website: https://michaelbhorn.com/

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About More Than a Test

Our goal is to take a hard look at the shortcomings in literacy education and tech while still finding a sense of hope in what's possible in education through learning and technology.

Our guests include non-profit leaders, tech CEOs, state and district leadership, research leaders from top institutions, and a few teachers with stories that might bring you to tears.

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About Amira Learning

Amira is the world’s first intelligent reading assistant that provides personalized tutoring to students at school, after school, or home. Students working with Amira experience significant improvements in their reading fluency.

About your Host, Laura Glaab

Laura Glaab is a VP of Strategy at Amira Learning. She is a lifetime educator following behind educator parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

She's worked as a teacher and leader in public, private, and charter schools in places as far as India and as close to home as Boulder, Colorado. She holds degrees from Stanford, the University of Wyoming, and Kellogg School of Management.

Everyone should read Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw and the entire Piggie and Elephant Collection by Mo Willems.

Connect with Laura

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-glaab/

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