Jim McLaughlin's Blog

Design Your Own Profession – Anne-Marie Slaughter – Harvard Business Review. Read more

“Michael Porter, the world’s leading authority on competition and strategy, is sometimes the victim of his own success. We use his terminology every day — competitive advantage, the value chain, differentiation, value creation. We think, therefore, that we “know” his work.” via Strategy Essentials You Ignore at Your Peril – Joan Magretta – Harvard Business… Read more

The 3 trends: Collaborative Tech-Powered Blended Three Trends That Define the Future of Teaching and Learning | MindShift. Read more

When President Obama delivered his State of the Union speech in January 2011, he spoke of the importance of science and technology research and education to the U.S. — past, present, and future: Half a century ago, when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a satellite called Sputnik, we had no… Read more

What makes an effective school board – one that positively impacts student achievement? From a research perspective, it’s a complex question. It involves evaluating virtually all functions of a board, from internal governance and policy formulation to communication with teachers, building administrators, and the public. But the research that exists is clear: boards in high-achieving… Read more