I agree with Cohen's final comment that we shouldn't stereotype rural communities as less interested in college. But I think Resnick's idea is worth further exploration - though I'm not sure I'd apply it at the high school level. The knowledge economy can't expand forever, can it?
Also, I just recently heard about the Khan Academy and want to check it out ...
-Seana
Nonprofit Educators with Ideas at the Aspen Ideas Festival
July 03, 2011Rick Cohen
July 1, 2011; Source: genConnect Who were the nonprofit educators with ideas innovative and creative enough to warrant roles at the Aspen Ideas Festival? GenConnect interviewed several "pioneers" at the Festival...
