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The Case for a Fundamental Change
Meeting the Needs of Only a Few
Meeting the Needs of All
Preparing Students for Outdated Business Needs
Exploring the Essence of the Information Age
Changing Educational Needs of Students
Understanding the S-Curve and Paradigm Change
Summary of Key Ideas in this Chapter
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A Vision of Information Age Education
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Examples of the New Paradigm
Minnesota New Country School (EdVisions)
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The Chugach School District
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The Montessori System
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Other Information-Age School Systems
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How to Get There from Here
Strategies for the Paradigm Change Process
Principles for the Paradigm Change Process
Open Questions
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What Governments Can Do
Support Development of Technological Tools
Support Piloting of Best Practices
Help States Build Capacity to Facilitate Paradigm Change
Developing Knowledge on the Paradigm Change Process
A Federal Strategy
A Final Word
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Core Idea 1: Attainment-Based System
Core Idea 2: Learner-Centered Instruction
Core Idea 3: Expanded Curriculum
Core Idea 4: New Roles
Core Idea 5: A Nurturing School Culture
Core Idea 6: Organizational Structure and IncentivesStructural Changes
Cost-Effectiveness
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