By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck If you’ve read education journals, followed online discussions, joined a PLC, or attended professional development recently, you’ve likely encountered the term growth mindset. Teachers, leaders, and parents ask: what is a growth mindset, how can we teach it, and what role does it play in student success? Psychologist Carol … Read more

With many people staying home to limit the spread of the coronavirus, millions of students have shifted into online distance learning. Although virtual classes are not new, attending a full-time online degree program requires different habits and strategies than in-person learning. If you want to make steady progress toward your degree, you may need to … Read more

Guest Article Written By: Sandra Bornstein Multicultural Books Students thrive when they see themselves reflected in the classroom and when they are exposed to the lives and perspectives of others. Well-chosen multicultural picture books give children from diverse backgrounds a chance to connect with characters who resemble their own experiences, and they open pathways for … Read more

Defining Humanity in Education: Seven Traits Teachers Must Emphasize in the Age of AI By LeiLani Cauthen As artificial intelligence becomes more common in schools, educators around the world are asking what role human teachers should play and whether AI threatens the heart of teaching and learning. Data from Learning Counsel’s 2022 National Digital Transition … Read more

National Education Leaders Convene Virtual Emergency Sessions to Support Continuity in Learning Series of eight free national virtual discussions to help educators manage the rapid digital transition and maintain learning continuity for students The Learning Counsel will host a focused series of eight emergency national virtual discussions beginning April 2. These sessions bring together leading … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Schools nationwide are continuing to search for effective ways to address the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As district leaders evaluate approaches to close achievement gaps, it is important to remember a central finding from neuroscience: unless a student’s cognitive and emotional readiness to learn is addressed, … Read more

Ranking Member Scott, Tri-Caucus Chairs Push for Stronger ESEA Reauthorization WASHINGTON — On April 14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) considered the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015, a bipartisan proposal introduced by Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary … Read more

A Special Guest Post Written by Mary Stephens “The quality of any school relies on the strength of its educators at the front of the classroom.” – Arne Duncan, Education Secretary How to Prepare for Teacher Certification: Practical Steps to Master Core Content Becoming a certified teacher is demanding—and rightly so. Teaching is a major … Read more

How I Reinvented Myself and Changed Direction: Ten Strategies That Took Me From Teacher to Entrepreneur “There are lots of bad reasons to start a company. But there’s only one good, legitimate reason, and I think you know what it is: it’s to change the world.” – Phil Libin, CEO Evernote As a child I … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Why Every Educator Should Use LinkedIn This post is aimed at teachers and other educators who have not yet embraced LinkedIn. There were over 100 million professionals using LinkedIn as of 2010, yet educators remain noticeably underrepresented. Whether you are currently employed or seeking new opportunities, maintaining an active LinkedIn profile … Read more