Education Technology
The Power of Theory to Drive Action at Outschool.org Gives Homeschoolers New Tools for Success
As homeschooling surges post-pandemic, educators are leveraging educational theory to build more effective learning frameworks for independent students
Key takeaways
Homeschooling has grown from approximately 2% to 8% per year, accelerating sharply during and after the pandemic.
Outschool.org leverages educational theory—anchored in Kris Comeforo's Harvard EDLD background—to create actionable programs and resources for homeschooling families.
Applying structured learning theory to homeschooling can meaningfully improve educational quality and outcomes for independent students.
The education landscape will never be the same since the global pandemic; perhaps that reality is fortunate. The shuttering of traditional classrooms forced parents and educators to explore alternative teaching and learning methods. One such way, homeschooling, has seen a significant surge, with a steady growth from 2% to 8% per year, rising exponentially during the pandemic. This shift has prompted a critical conversation on the power of theory in driving action in homeschooling.
This shift has prompted a critical conversation on the power of theory in driving action in homeschooling.
How can theory be effectively applied to drive action in homeschooling, and how does this impact the quality of education students receive?
In this episode of The Future of Education, host Michael B. Horn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kris Comeforo, Director of Product & Programs at Outschool.org. The pair discuss the power of theory in driving action in homeschooling, the role of Outschool.org in this context, and the broader implications for the future of education.
Horn and Comeforo's conversation include the following:
- The role of theory in driving action in homeschooling
- The impact of the pandemic on the rise of homeschooling
- How Outschool.org provides resources and support for homeschooling families
Kris Comeforo is the Director of Product & Programs at Outschool.org. A recent graduate of Harvard University's EDLD program focusing on education leadership, Kris has been instrumental in leveraging theory to drive action at Outschool.org. His work has been pivotal in shaping the organization's approach to homeschooling, making him an authority on the subject.
About the author
Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, and host of the Future of Education podcast on MarketScale.
