Michael B. Horn: Utah Pushes Forward Toward Student-Centric Learning

Those who have been following this blog know that Utah's SB 65, also known as the "Statewide Online Education Program," got off on the wrong foot.
But last night, Utah seized its chance to leapfrog the rest of the nation and transform its education system to a more student-centric one when the House passed the bill.
For passage to occur, four changes were made to the bill, all of which seem reasonable.
Click here to read more about the changes and why I am supportive.
Ultimately this bill still aligns to the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning outlined in Digital Learning Now, and as such, represents a bold move away from the monolithic, factory model schools of our past and a big step forward toward a more student-centric future that allows students to have personalized options for their learning based in their distinct needs.