White Paper Series
Toward a New Learning Ecology
Authors: Hiller Spires, Eric Wiebe, Carl A. Young, Karen Hollebrands, & John Lee
As the nation’s economy continues its irrevocable shift from manufacturing toward idea-driven,
creative industries, our schools—and the teaching and learning enterprise at the heart of our
schools—need to undergo a transformation as well. The result of such a transformation needs
to be a type of educational experience and expertise that will not only support but also ignite
participation in—and leadership for—an idea-driven, creative economy. Equally important
as supporting a new economy is educational experience and expertise that supports a global
citizenry.