By Charles Sosnik E-rate could help close the home connectivity gap if Congress and the FCC act together Responses to the Learning Counsel’s national survey reveal a pressing concern: many students still lack reliable internet access at home. The survey asks schools and districts across the country about budgets, policy pressures, technology decisions, and obstacles … Read more

In this episode of the Learning Counsel’s EduJedi Report Podcast, host LeiLani Cauthen introduces listeners to an extraordinary young scientist who has earned the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. The episode highlights the inspiring story of a talented middle-school researcher and explores how high-quality STEM programs and hands-on challenges can spark curiosity and deepen … Read more

By Ryan L. Schaaf Today’s Kids Learn Differently In the previous article, “Learning for the Always-On Generation (Part 1),” we introduced a central observation: today’s children learn differently than previous generations. They speak, play, communicate, and most importantly learn in new ways. Regular exposure to television, smartphones, tablets, gaming systems and computers has altered how … Read more

By Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay Conflict is a normal part of everyday life, and it is especially common in schools. Even with well-established routines, committed staff, supportive families and a visible, passionate principal, disagreements and tensions will occur. While physically injurious incidents draw the most attention, they are thankfully rare. More often, schools encounter … Read more

Edtech investment surged to $1.45 billion in 2018, matching the amount raised in 2015. While that level of funding highlights strong interest in education technology, venture capital alone does not guarantee success for a company or an improvement in learning. Many entrepreneurs are choosing to avoid investor-driven growth because the priorities that come with outside … Read more

By Jamie Bricker Last month’s piece, “Unlocking the Ten Keys to Affective School Leadership – Part 1,” examined the first five practices principals can use to build and sustain an affective school culture. Affective leadership centers on creating an environment where every stakeholder—students, staff, and families—feels genuinely valued, respected, and heard. February’s article covered the … Read more

Pedagogy on the Go: Roger Edmonds on Turning Phones into Pedagogical Tools Roger Edmonds University of South Australia Introduction Mobile phones are ubiquitous among young people, so it is natural that teaching and learning are moving into the mobile sphere. Beyond classroom browsing and apps, location-based mobile learning games (LBMLGs) let academics and students step … Read more

Written by: Robyn Shulman The soul of a university can be wounded, sometimes deeply, yet the people who build and sustain its physical and intellectual structures have the capacity to rebuild and move forward. It is with sadness that I reflect on the quiet deterioration taking place in many institutions of higher education. Declining enrollments, … Read more

Guest article written by: John Ricky Advances in online education have made earning a higher degree both more accessible and more affordable. Today, many respected colleges and universities offer distance learning programs, and students no longer need to attend every lecture in person. Instead, they can participate in classes, view lectures, and submit assignments online—often … Read more

By Charles Sosnik Most readers today may not remember Joe Namath the way sports fans once did. The Alabama quarterback who rose to fame with the New York Jets carried a rare kind of confidence—part swagger, part charm—that became his trademark. His brash lines and bold public persona made him unforgettable. That audacity, in the … Read more