If you love the arts and are considering a career that centers on creative work, deciding whether to attend art school is an important choice. Becoming a successful artist or creative professional does not strictly require a college degree, yet formal education can sharpen your technical skills, expand your conceptual toolkit, and provide practical guidance … Read more

By: Mac-Z Zurawski   After nineteen years working on a glass manufacturing line, Carla lost her job during the Great Recession. Her day-to-day experience had consisted of operating machinery, pushing buttons, and moving parts in a warehouse. When she began searching for new work, she found that many positions at or near her previous pay … Read more

By Ryan L. Schaaf Many educators worry that today’s students do not learn the same way learners did in the past. These concerns often come from teachers with long classroom experience who find traditional teaching methods less effective with contemporary students. That perceived gap has ignited a broader debate about whether our instructional approaches need … Read more

A special poem for all the dedicated teachers and students as the new school year begins. Feel free to share — the SlideShare presentation that inspired this piece is available for download on SlideShare. To an amazing school year! Written by: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. I’ve had many days like this… “I’ve put you on door … Read more

Image by Wikepedia Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, I worked at TGI Friday’s in Chicago. At the time, casual dining felt like a golden era: evenings were lively, service felt personal, and people gathered to celebrate small moments over shared appetizers, comforting entrees, and warm beverages. That sense of social connection made a … Read more

Social Media, Educators and Careers Social Media, Educators and Careers from Robyn Shulman Social media has become an integral part of professional life for educators. When used thoughtfully, social platforms can support teaching, boost professional development, and open pathways to career advancement. This article explains practical strategies for teachers and education professionals who want to … Read more

If you’re thinking about leaving the classroom and exploring alternatives to teaching, this guide offers practical ideas and directions to begin brainstorming a new career. Many of the skills you developed as an educator—curriculum design, instructional delivery, assessment, communication, and project management—are highly transferable to other fields. Below you’ll find a range of roles, organizations, … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen The U.S. K–12 education sector spent $35.8 billion on educational technology in 2020, covering hardware, major software systems, digital curriculum, and networking. That total represents a $7.5 billion increase from 2019, driven largely by emergency funding from the CARES Act and urgent investments to support remote learning. Many districts scrambled to provide … Read more

By Franklin Schargel The United States is confronting a severe crisis in education: trained teachers are leaving classrooms faster than new teachers are prepared. Research shows troubling trends: roughly 18 percent of students do not graduate from high school, and nearly half of new teachers leave the profession within five years. First-year teachers also face … Read more