Episode 12: Paul Curtis
Our guest for this episode is Paul Curtis, the Director of Curriculum for the New Tech Network. Paul touches on some of the history of the organization, one that has been around for a surprisingly long time, and shares a bit about what makes the curriculum of New Tech schools stand out. We also talk some about the research that influences the New Tech model, as well as the organization's efforts to help bring out systems change when it comes to thinking about the educational process. We encourage you to learn more about the organization by visiting www.newtechnetwork.org.
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