Engaging K-12 families over the summer
Engaging K-12 families over the summer
The communications calendar between May and September is a single arc, and districts that use this window well have a genuine head start in September
Building math skills by designing backpacks: How PBL shifted the way students see math
Engaging learning through PBL makes math concepts fun and relevant--and ensures students see real-world connections to classroom lessons
We need to start giving agency to educators instead of edtech vendors
There is evidence to support teachers and students voicing concern and disagreement over administrators’ edtech purchasing decisions
My students need real connection, not AI feedback
No algorithm can replace the human dialogue that helps students feel seen, challenged, and understood
Will schools answer the Canvas breach’s wake-up call?
The lesson is clear--modern education security requires more than firewalls and endpoint protection
Data alone doesn’t determine school success–leaders who know how to use it do
School leaders must weigh quantitative evidence against qualitative insight and focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term fluctuations
How districts can build a shared AI structure
A district that creates the right language, the structure, and competence statements around AI will get a return on whatever platform it picks
This district’s STEM “space station” is a growing YouTube hit
What happens when district-created instructional media succeeds both in classrooms and in open digital spaces?
Beyond the ban: Rethinking cell phone policies in schools with smarter solutions
Schools can implement systems that allow students to keep their devices while limiting their use during instructional time
Finding the “low way”: Reclaiming creativity in schools
Assessment and accountability matter, but we also need space for thinking that allows students to explore, revise, and discover solutions that aren’t already known
How AI helps teachers spend less time on assessments and more time on impactful instruction
AI should never replace educator collaboration or expertise, but should shine a light on the insights that spark deeper conversations
When it comes to absenteeism, the real work begins in summer
The effort required to maintain student connection to school is extensive, continuous, and inherently human-centered
Apple’s MacBook Neo has entered the K-12 debate–are IT teams ready for it?
Buying conversations are only the beginning--what matters more is if the surrounding operational environment is ready to support the change
Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a strategy
Lessons and research from 35 years in literacy and learning to close opportunity gaps, build partnerships, and make summer count for every child
Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding
After years of spending all their time on smartphone screens, today’s students are heading back to the school library for a range of reasons
Despite concerns, Gen Z students are optimistic about AI
A new report ranks Gen Z's top 100 dream colleges, preferred employers, and the values shaping their career decisions
How comprehensive school safety planning protected our teachers and students
Tools that enable rapid communication and response can make a significant difference when they are integrated into a broader, layered safety strategy
What U.S. and international classrooms can teach us about improving math instruction
Why combining structure, application, and collaboration leads to deeper learning
Building a better bridge: Prioritizing infrastructure in a pre-K expansion
Expanding access to early childhood education will require more than funding--it demands a modern, agile system built to support families, providers, and equity
In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use
Educators urge that statewide AI guidance be grounded in classroom realities, empower teacher leaders, and keep human connection at the center of learning
We can’t punish our way out of the attendance crisis
Outreach around student attendance must be rooted in humanity, grounded in proximity, and carried out by those who know the community
In a new survey, AI scores high as a math learning tool
Sixty-eight percent of surveyed students say they turn to AI tools for math assignments or exams
What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom
A lack of structured collaboration between K-12 and higher ed contributes to a disconnect between research and practice
This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?
School leaders say it’s much easier to teach students technology skills than social skills
Oracy is the missing link for multilingual learners
When oracy is embedded, students move from answering to reasoning, from participation to contribution, and from silence to voice
Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins
How aligning math instruction with how the brain learns opens access for every student
When AI means something different in every classroom
AI is already in our classrooms--will we give it a place that makes sense for teaching and learning?
What it takes to build teacher confidence in math: 4 lessons for district leaders
As teacher confidence grows, something else begins to shift: how math feels in the classroom
The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools
Addressing fragmented student data is not just an operational improvement--it directly impacts the school-home connection
The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry
Inquiry-based learning can feel overwhelming, but is very possible to establish in the classroom
Gender-specific education: Examining boys’ educational needs and learning strategies
Success lies not in rigid gender-based separation but in creating diverse learning environments that can accommodate and support various learning styles
When AI does the work, who does the learning?
If we design AI systems that shortcut the learning process, we risk undermining the very purpose and value of education
4 ways to turn math fears into math cheers
Turning math learning into a social and engaging activity helps build student confidence and drive academic achievement
From innovation to impact: Three ways school districts can build a sustainable AI framework
School leaders must move beyond experimentation and build AI systems that prioritize governance, purpose, and data integrity
5 ways to make reading click for teens
Five classroom-tested approaches that make reading engaging, relevant and sustainable for middle school learners
3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills
Educators must seize on the opportunity to coach students on effective and acceptable uses of AI that enhance learning
Why students disengage before they fall behind
The belonging gap emerges when students experience school as a place where they’re not fully known, seen, or valued for who they are
When a teacher ditched screens, class got harder. That may be why it worked.
More educators and policymakers are having second thoughts about the growth of ed-tech, with some school systems scaling back the use of screens
We can’t wait for another Mississippi Miracle
AI should play a role in supporting learning, but it must be in a way that enhances--not interferes with--core learning science principles
Education in a connected world: Preparing students for global careers
