Networks 1st Edition
by Julia Freeland Fisher (Author), Daniel Fisher Clayton M. Christensen (Foreword)
Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networks
Relationships matter. Who You Know
explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a
fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American
classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of
relationships to increase social mobility for their students.
Discussions
about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is
about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not
just what students know, but who they know. This book
explores the central role that relationships play in young people’s
lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can:
- Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students’ lives
- Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships
- Deploy emerging technologies that expand students’ networks to experts and mentors from around world
Exploring
the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides
evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field
and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help.
Networks
need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room
for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of
next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.
