Business Insider: Finland figured out the secrets to designing perfect schools

Finnish schools are increasingly adopting the mindset that flexible, open learning spaces are better than walled-off classrooms, and that mixing Continue reading →

NYT: A new kind of classroom: No Grades, No Failing, No Hurry.

Interesting approach – reminds me of the Khan Academy – more focused on the individual student’s needs and building their Continue reading →

Mental Floss: Podcasts to make you smarter

And don’t forget our amazing 805 Conversations – Kudos to Mark Sylvester for a fascinating series on entrepreneurship, leadership, and Continue reading →

How to Remember What You Read

How to Remember What You Read. Good piece Pedro!

Peter Diamandis and Bill Clinton discuss our abundant future.

It’s always wonderful to hear how AMAZING our future is – innovation, education, technology/.. Let’s focus on the positive 🙂 Continue reading →

Khan Academy: The Learning Myth: Why I’ll Never Tell My Son He’s Smart

HA!  This is good for adults too – you’re never too old to embrace difficult subjects, as you expand your Continue reading →

Fast Co: Architectural Lego set

Fast Co: Architectural Lego set WOW!  How very cool – makes one want to become an architect! A Monochrome Lego Continue reading →

DVD classes: The Great Courses (favored by Bill Gates)

DVD classes: The Great Courses (favored by Bill Gates) These look phenomenal – especially the photography course – really detailed. Continue reading →