Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education
The biggest problem in education is that kids aren’t showing up to school. Last year, 26 percent of students missed a month of class or more, leading to…
Creating podcasts in the classroom
Finding innovative ways to engage students while maximizing learning is a goal many educators strive for. In today's digital age, it is necessary for educators to think outside…
Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life
The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students’ social- emotional health. Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media usage struggle with mental health issues.
Crafting technology-driven IEPs
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which these documents are written has evolved over the years.
Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools
Asking the right questions isn’t just a tool for learning; it’s a critical skill that defines success in professional and personal spheres.
They aren’t bad kids–they just don’t know they’re good kids yet
In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. A child is labeled "troubled," "difficult," or "a bad kid," and suddenly, that label becomes their identity.
Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative
Love it or hate it, many teachers have seen just how much technology has changed the landscape of education. Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on…
Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025
As ransomware evolves, so must the strategies used to combat it. Traditional perimeter defenses, such as firewalls and antivirus software, are no longer sufficient in an era of…
5 CTE trends to track in 2025
While the future is theirs to create, today's career and technical education (CTE) providers are adapting to meet the moment and giving students access to opportunities to develop…
How to choose the right digital courses for your students
With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students.
5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025
Clayton Christensen once said, “If we are to develop profound theory to solve the intractable problems in our societally-critical domains… we must learn to crawl into the life of what…
The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education as we know it. AI’s potential and pitfalls continue to be debated for classroom and student use, as well as for…
The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on the path to higher education. For decades, it’s also…
6 tips to help your school unlock the most value from AI
For campuses and districts that haven’t started their AI journeys, it’s critical to know that AI models are only as good as the data that goes into the…
Em-pathy, not un-pathy, in school leadership
In one of his many great YouTube clips, Simon Sinek talks about what key and successful teams seek in their leaders. Performance and ability--sure. But even more important…
5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025
When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today's young people are anxious, uninformed, and unprepared.
5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom
Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher, I’ve seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into…
Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025
2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…
3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools
As school districts continue to evolve, a growing emphasis is placed on inclusivity in education, with many shifting toward integrating students with special education needs into general classrooms.
The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors
Schools are increasingly adopting technological solutions that enhance learning outcomes and simplify administrative tasks--from eLearning platforms to teacher scheduling apps and parent communication tools.
Connecting learning to career exploration
Straddling the classroom and business sector, edtech companies are uniquely positioned to help students connect their education to potential careers beyond the classroom in new and engaging ways.
Better benefits could help ease educator turnover
When discussing public school employee compensation packages, the conversations often center around salaries. A recent Pew Research Center survey found only 15 percent of teachers are extremely or…
Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance
The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they…
Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology
Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. It’s not just…
I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing–and why it matters
Before the pandemic, the idea of communicating with a therapist via text seemed unthinkable. Then COVID closures and an unprecedented surge in teen mental health issues changed everything.
Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance
As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.
Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky
Every year, more special education teachers quit than graduate from the nation’s teacher preparation programs, even as the number of students diagnosed with disabilities keeps rising.
5 major education trends of 2024
As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…
Does AI think like your students?
Over the last 30 years, I have witnessed the evolving landscape of AI in education. Many early AI efforts were focused on using computers to model human thinking…
Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education
The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI. As a digital learning team,…
Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers now
Literacy is a foundational skill for learning new content and as an upper elementary science teacher, my soon-to-be middle schoolers have ideally made the vital transition from “learning…
Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners
Twenty years ago, when I started my career as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas, I remember the struggles of teaching persuasive writing to English learners. I had…
Information literacy is key in the age of AI
From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
As a former middle school math teacher, I've witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences.
Female district leaders target back-to-school priorities
As educators and administrators prepare to start the new year off strong, top former and current female district leaders share their go-to sources for advice, inspiration, and continued…
How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap
We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…
5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
Having E-rate insight can protect school tech
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms
To all the new preschool teachers, I hope this article brings you joy, motivation, and encouragement as you work to create warm and inspiring environments for your students…