Education Policy Courses and Certifications

Designing School Choice for Diversity in the San Francisco Unified School District

Explore how optimization and AI informed a new student assignment policy for San Francisco schools, balancing diversity, predictability, and proximity goals through zone-based design.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Looking globally: the future of education

31 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course you will explore three big themes that are challenging the world itself and therefore education: the environment, demographic changes and the impact of technological advances. ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

23 ratings at OpenLearn

Teaching assistants are an important resource in education. This unit looks at how the role has developed across the UK over time and particularly in Wales. It explores the skills and attributes ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The MGSE October Lecture - Education's Role in Shaping Victoria's Future

Insightful lecture by Victoria's Governor on education's role in shaping society, emphasizing teacher impact, STEM importance, and global citizenship for a changing workforce and international engagement.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

In-School and Contextual Factors in Systemic School Performance - Jack Keating Memorial Lecture

Explore factors influencing school performance, including data infrastructures, inequality, policy, funding, and curriculum. Gain insights on global education trends and challenges in improving educational outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How Finland Remains Immune to the Global Educational Reform Movement

Explore Finland's unique approach to education, resisting global reform trends while achieving excellence through equity, less standardization, and innovative teaching methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How the World Learns: Comparative Educational Systems

22 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover the unique ways some countries foster student achievement-and the circumstances that cause others to fall short.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Aspen Institute

Opportunity to Learn, Responsibility to Lead - Bipartisan Education Policy Principles

Bipartisan state policymakers discuss new Opportunity to Learn Principles for education leadership, covering student experiences, learning conditions, and state roles in improving public education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

The Smartest Kids in the World - A Conversation with Amanda Ripley

Explore global education insights with Amanda Ripley, author of "Smartest Kids in the World," as she discusses international educational success and strategies for improvement.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

The State of GradNation - Achieving 90 Percent High School Graduation Rate

Explore strategies to boost high school graduation rates, focusing on challenges and solutions for diverse student populations, with insights from education leaders and researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Council of Distinguished Educators: Consensus Statements on Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

Educators unite to affirm social and emotional aspects of learning, emphasizing equity, critical thinking, and the role of teachers in fostering holistic student development.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Next Generation Research on Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

Symposium exploring evidence-based approaches to support students' holistic development, featuring expert insights on social, emotional, and academic learning strategies.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Simons Institute

Endogenous Market Formation: Theory and Evidence from Chilean College Admissions

Explores how similarity in school quality and applicant coverage can lead to voluntary adoption of centralized matching in college admissions, benefiting students with limited resources.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

How Schools Work - An Inside Account of Failure and Success in Education

Insider insights on education system failures and successes from former US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, offering valuable perspectives on improving American schools.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Field Landscape Analysis Webinar

Explore a comprehensive analysis of social, emotional, and academic development practices, including field capacity, key takeaways, and a relational map presented by Boston Consulting Group experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course