Nancy Flanagan lists 10 actions she thinks schools could learn from businesses.

Choice is good.

Develop a culture of excellence.

Use technology to do actual work.

Stimulate innovation.

Beware of dependence on the charismatic leader.

Stop doing what doesn't work.

Use a combination of data and narrative to talk with the public.

Use competition honestly ... to produce the best possible services.

This is a straight forward list iterated by a nationally recognized teacher. It's worthy of a full review by Tableteers and independent education software developers.

This is the third in a series about relationships between businesses and schools.

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