Education Policy Courses and Certifications

Why School Cellphone Bans Are Spreading

Explore the growing trend of cellphone bans in schools, examining the reasons, impacts, and potential benefits for students and learning environments.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 Video

Looking globally: the future of education

33 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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

The 12th China Education Symposium at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Explore China's educational landscape through expert discussions on policy reforms, innovation, and future directions in teaching and learning at Harvard's prestigious symposium.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mongolia-China Online Education Dialogue

Explore cross-cultural educational perspectives and collaborative opportunities between Mongolian and Chinese academic institutions through expert-led discussions and policy insights.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How the World Learns: Comparative Educational Systems

23 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

Educational Administration

Gain insights into educational administration systems, policies, and development in India, covering NPE, SSA, institutional frameworks, and strategies for addressing educational challenges.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Back to School - Reimagining Education After a Year of Disruption

Exploring challenges and opportunities in post-pandemic education, including safe reopening, addressing learning disruptions, racial justice impacts, and reimagining teaching for the 21st century.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Classroom of the Future - Better Education for All

Immersive discussion on reimagining K-12 education post-pandemic, focusing on equal opportunities, self-determination, and holistic learning for all students, regardless of background.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Creating Conditions for Student Success - A Policymakers' School Climate Playbook

Strategies for policymakers to create positive learning environments in schools, addressing current crises and promoting student success through comprehensive state-wide systems.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How Governors and Mayors Can Support Schools During Crisis

Governors and mayors can support schools through cross-agency collaboration, community engagement, and alternative funding to address student needs during challenging times.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video