Written By: Robyn Shulman Academic Advising for Adult and Graduate Students: Five Practical Tips Academic advising plays a pivotal role in the success of adult learners and graduate students in higher education. Many students returning to school are non-traditional: they balance careers, family responsibilities, or periods of unemployment while pursuing advanced degrees. Effective advising that … Read more

Written by Dr. Jared Scherz, TeacherCoach When I was eleven, I went on a rock-climbing trip in Boulder, Colorado. I remember pacing nervously before my first climb as the instructors prepared the ropes and gear. Suddenly an instructor barked, “Don’t step on the rope.” I was puzzled — how could a rope almost as thick … Read more

By Tamara Fyke This year the pandemic interrupted learning for all three of my children—ages 22, 17, and almost 15—and it exposed how differently students adapt to remote and hybrid education. My oldest son has coped relatively well; many of his college courses were already available online, so the transition was familiar. My 17-year-old daughter … Read more

By Dr. Christina Counts How a career-focused high school used flexible furniture and modular design to convert a donated 180,000 sq ft building into a dynamic, modern learning environment. Boone County Schools’ Ignite Institute is a career-focused high school built around project-based learning and strong partnerships with industry. The school’s mission is to blend academic … Read more

By Charles Sosnik Just over a century ago, Warren G. Harding campaigned for the presidency with the slogan “Return to Normalcy,” promising a restoration of calm after World War I, the Red Scare, and the Spanish influenza. Harding’s message appealed to a desire for stability and a simpler time: “America’s present need is not heroics, … Read more

Guest author, Mike Broderick, CEO of Turning Technologies Blended learning is already a reality for millions of students. Surveys show roughly 70% of U.S. school districts now offer some form of blended learning, and a study from the Center for Digital Education found that 73% of educators who combine traditional instruction with learning technology reported … Read more

By Lauren Levy, Alumna, American Military University Social studies plays a vital role in K–12 education by helping students grow into informed, engaged citizens. Beyond memorizing dates and names, an effective social studies program builds critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving skills that students need to address social, economic, and personal challenges throughout life. Yet … Read more

Written by Robyn Shulman Prepare for Teacher Interview Questions Now Securing your first teaching interview is a significant milestone. The interview stage is the next step toward getting hired, and how you present yourself can determine whether you’re the right fit for the school—and whether the school is the right fit for you. Preparing in … Read more

There is a new kind of entrepreneur emerging rapidly across cities in the United States. These innovators are reshaping education, affecting the lives of students, families, and communities. If you know someone in education who is mission-driven, passionate, creative, and able to build something new, you are likely familiar with an edupreneur. Edupreneurs combine deep … Read more