Julia Freeland Fisher of the Christensen Institute joins the show to talk about her recent book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students' Networks. We discuss research on how "weak tie" relationships with adults support youth in the pursuit of their goals, how educational institutions can reform their structures to provide more networking connections and enhanced learning for students, and the role that technology can play in sharing social capital and building bridges to opportunity.

Reflections on Research

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership

Reflections On Research - Season 3 Episode #2 - Julia Freeland Fisher

AUG 10, 202069 MIN
Reflections on Research

Reflections On Research - Season 3 Episode #2 - Julia Freeland Fisher

AUG 10, 202069 MIN

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Julia Freeland Fisher of the Christensen Institute joins the show to talk about her recent book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students' Networks. We discuss research on how "weak tie" relationships with adults support youth in the pursuit of their goals, how educational institutions can reform their structures to provide more networking connections and enhanced learning for students, and the role that technology can play in sharing social capital and building bridges to opportunity.