A key chapter of Whole: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive is available to download at no cost as a resource for educators and parents during this turbulent time. Dallas, TX (April 15, 2020) — The MindShift Collaborative, a group of classroom teachers, principals, and researchers, has partnered with the non-profit Center for College … Read more

  By Amy Howell   Conversations about TechEd are frequent in schools today, but the most powerful change I see comes from student-led learning. When students take the lead to teach and support one another, the results are energizing, authentic, and deeply effective. Groups with names like STEAMbassadors, STEMbassadors, Alpha: Techsperts, or simply The Girls … Read more

By Mac Bogert I have saltwater flowing through my veins. I learned to love the water through surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing and, above all, sailing. The sea has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started crewing and then skippering one‑design racing boats—Penguins, Comets, Lightnings—worked in yacht … Read more

By Charles Sosnik The Learning Counsel’s conference season is in full swing this fall. In September alone, regional virtual events are scheduled across South Texas, Southern California, the Northeast, North Texas, the Mid-Atlantic states, Kentucky and Tennessee. While the format has adjusted to meet current needs, the core of what makes these events valuable remains: … Read more

By Rick Vanover As digital learning expands, K–12 school districts have emerged as prime targets for ransomware attacks. In 2021 alone, 162 school districts experienced cyber incidents, and for the first time ransomware became the most commonly reported attack type. Attackers focus on schools because districts often operate with limited cybersecurity budgets while safeguarding large … Read more

Nearly every teacher ends up paying out of pocket for classroom supplies. According to the Education Market Association, the average teacher spends close to $500 per year, and one in ten spends $1,000 or more. In recent years, an estimated $1.6 billion in school supply costs has been shifted from parents and underfunded districts onto … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series In the first installment of this series, we examined how mental health challenges affect cognitive skills and how stress and anxiety are impacting K–12 students and educators. Here, we expand on that connection and explore how strengthening cognitive skills … Read more

Guest article by Andrew Hastings, Marketing Manager at Kira Talent With 3.3 million high school students graduating this spring and turning their attention toward higher education, colleges and universities face fierce competition for applicants’ attention. Prospective students are constantly exposed to social advertising and promotional messages on their phones and devices. To break through that … Read more

Teachers’ Quick Thinking Saves a Life During an Online Lesson By Christy Martin, Ed.D. I have long believed teachers are true community heroes. I live in a mid-sized town in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains where educators have taught both in person and online throughout the school year, living the motto “Dedicated to … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Research from the firm Ambient Insight estimates that roughly 12 million post-secondary students currently take most or all of their classes online, and projects that number could grow to more than 22 million within five years. This rapid expansion of online learning raises urgent questions about what we may be gaining—and … Read more