Lawmakers, school officials meet over facial recognition technology in schools – By Kathleen Shannon, Montana Public Radio State lawmakers reviewing the use of facial recognition technology raised concerns about student privacy and oversight when the technology is deployed in K–12 settings. Montana Public Radio reported at least one school district is already using the technology, … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats Education has changed dramatically in many ways over millennia, yet one enduring pattern remains: teaching is still often viewed as the primary vehicle for learning. Technology evolves. Thirty thousand years ago, … Read more

Summit K12’s Dynamic Science curriculum, adopted for the 2024 Texas Science proclamation, is a comprehensive K–12 science program built to transform how science is taught across Texas. Covering elementary, middle school, and high school Biology, Physics, and IPC, the curriculum blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich resources, and personalized learning pathways to support teachers and students with … Read more

Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What qualities do you remember most about that person, and why did they matter? Yes—this is me in my first year of teaching. The 90s hair my students loved. This was my fourth-grade classroom, where I stepped in after my own teacher retired at Nelson School. But back … Read more

Written By: Mac-Z Zurawski As educators committed to helping students bridge the gap between dreams and reality, we must make diversity a central part of our practice. In community classrooms—noncredit classes offered in community centers, nonprofits, and some corporate settings—learners arrive with varied life experiences, languages, cultures, and economic backgrounds. That mix is a powerful … Read more

By Katherine Prince Public schools remain foundational institutions in communities, serving students while supporting families, caregivers and broader neighborhoods that rely on them to prepare the next generation. Yet confidence in public institutions—including K-12 education—is declining. Schools face growing resource constraints, rising expectations, and ongoing debate about how to meet evolving community needs. At the … Read more

By Jon Thomas and Spencer Wu With more than 4 billion people now online—roughly half the global population, according to Forbes (December 2018)—it is unsurprising that education has rapidly adopted devices and software to engage students and improve learning outcomes. The subscription-based SaaS revenue model that supports many online learning products, combined with the vast … Read more

The Science of Reading and the Broader Science of Learning By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Education is shifting from tradition and intuition toward evidence-based practice. Research from education, neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology is increasingly shaping how we teach. One area that has received growing attention is the science of reading, which uses brain … Read more

By Allen Drennan Secure, modern digital tools are essential for schools, colleges, government agencies and other learning organizations that want to deliver effective, engaging learning experiences. A multi‑functional platform that brings together the core components of a virtual learning environment benefits learners, instructors and administrators by simplifying workflows, improving communication and protecting sensitive data. Educational … Read more

If you did not finish high school, it can feel like your career options are limited. While it may take extra effort and a longer timeline to reach certain goals, you still have many realistic paths to build skills, earn income, and advance professionally. With a clear plan, persistence, and use of available resources, you … Read more