Superintendent Michael Matsuda speaks with students in a technology classroom in Anaheim Union High School District.
Courtesy: Anaheim Union High School District
The demise of great corporations like Kodak, Sears and others serves as a stark reminder of the perils of failing to innovate and evolve with consumer demands. Kodak famously ignored the rise of digital cameras despite inventing the technology itself. Similarly, Sears, once a retail giant, failed to adapt to the changing landscape of e-commerce. These cases highlight a common theme: success breeds complacency, whereby nimble competitors can quickly exploit new technologies and consumer trends.
Will public education, ensconced in outdated brick-and-mortar buildings and traditions, be next?
The pandemic forced schools to close but did not necessarily stifle learning. New models of teaching, such as neighborhood learning pods run informally by local…
