By Tamara Fyke For many families in the South, the new school year has already begun. As counties weigh options and many choose virtual learning, the rise in coronavirus cases continues to influence decisions. From conversations with students, parents, and educators, it’s clear that learning safely from home has been more challenging than anyone expected. … Read more

By Al Noyes Open a conventional high school mathematics textbook and you’ll typically find a team of college-level experts listed as authors, evidence of pilot testing, and a history of multiple development cycles. After collecting feedback from schools and academic reviewers, the publisher compiles and packages a complete set of instructional materials that teachers are … Read more

EduJedi Report Podcast: How Gwinnett County Built a Resilient, Equitable Learning Ecosystem In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, host and Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen speaks with Tricia Kennedy, Executive Director of Instructional Development and Support for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Atlanta. Kennedy explains how years of intentional planning and investment allowed … Read more

Rethinking What Teaching Really Is By LeiLani Cauthen Are you a teacher? If so, do you find yourself acting as a classroom foreman, logistics manager, guide, disciplinarian, cheerleader, data clerk, cultural advocate, or analyst? Many educators wear all of these hats and more. It’s time to reconsider what teaching actually means in most schools today … Read more

Welcome back to our Teacher Feature Series, where we speak with educators who teach online across borders. Today we share the story of Shaundra Schlapia and her work with HAWO American Academy. Shaundra, please tell us about yourself. HAWO American Academy Educator, Shaundra Schlapia My name is Shaundra Schlapia. I teach one-on-one lessons to elementary … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Top 10 Practical Tips to Accelerate Your Job Search The job market is competitive, but with a focused approach to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and networking, you can shorten your search and land a great role sooner. Below are ten practical tips I’ve gathered from more than six years working in … Read more

By Charles Sosnik Now that the holiday season has passed—whether you celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah, or both—many of us turn our attention to the new year and what it promises. I have a deep fondness for both holidays. Stripping away the commercial trimmings, Christmas offers powerful traditions: gathering with family, sharing meaningful rituals, and embracing the … Read more

Did you know that in 2021 the global EdTech market was valued at USD 106.46 billion? The sector is projected to continue growing rapidly, with an expected annual growth rate of over 16.5% from 2022 through 2030. With so much momentum, education technology is increasingly shaping how students learn and how teachers teach. At Summit … Read more

By Christy S. Martin, Ed.D. The start of a new school year always feels like a renewal. As a retired educator, I still recall the sense of freshness each fall brought: returning to classrooms to see students who had grown and changed over the summer, beginning new lessons and routines, and setting goals for doing … Read more

As overall international enrollment at U.S. universities has softened in recent years, one country continues to increase its share of students: China. According to data from the U.S. government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), 350,755 Chinese students were enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions during the 2016–17 academic year, representing about 32.5% of … Read more