There is no single solution that will allow schools to navigate the aftermath of COVID-19 perfectly. District leaders, superintendents, and education experts are all feeling their way forward, balancing new technology with common-sense safety measures as they prepare for autumn reopenings. In a recent virtual discussion hosted by the Learning Counsel, top education leaders focused … Read more

How Recreational Esports Can Rebuild College Social Life During the Pandemic The college experience has changed dramatically for millions of students attending classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reporting by the Chronicle of Higher Education, fewer than 4% of institutions have been offering fully in-person instruction since the pandemic began. Many campuses have replaced … Read more

Guest article by Deborah O’Brien, Principal of The American Academy’s NoDropouts At first glance, it might seem like everything about education has changed. In some respects, that’s true. Yet the core of what we do as educators remains the same: supporting learning, guiding students and building relationships that help young people succeed. For two decades … Read more

By Allen Drennan The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a decisive truth for educators and trainers: privacy is essential to a positive user experience for teachers, trainers and students, particularly when minors are involved. EdTech system administrators face evolving legal and institutional obligations—GDPR, HIPAA and other regional rules—that demand rigorous attention. As laws and standards shift across … Read more

Guest article written by Dan Lauer, the founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate. With the rapid rise of startups and the outsized influence of companies like Google and Facebook, entrepreneurship has become more central than ever. Alongside it, the practice of intrapreneurship — bringing an entrepreneurial mindset inside established organizations — is emerging as a … Read more

Say Hello to Learning Futures Magazine. This publication has been a long-held aspiration. The idea behind Learning Futures Magazine is simple: bring together several leading education media organizations to pool talent, resources, and influence in service of better learning. By collaborating, these publishers can amplify valuable ideas, surface promising innovations, and help steer meaningful conversations … Read more

Guest article by Thomas Russell By 2021, experts predicted a global shortage of roughly 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals, with the United States facing a shortfall of more than 300,000 workers. This gap leaves companies, public agencies, and individuals exposed to data breaches and cybercrime that cost organizations millions of dollars and erode public trust. When … Read more

By Belinda HammondFaculty Member, School of Education at American Public University Child life specialists have long been associated with hospitals, but the profession has expanded to support children and families across a wide range of settings. Today, these specialists work not only in pediatric wards, emergency departments, and surgery units, but also with non-profit agencies … Read more

Guest article written by Pamela Rossow If you have completed your bachelor’s degree and are weighing whether to pursue graduate study, the choice can feel overwhelming. Graduate school requires time, money, and personal commitment, so it’s important to be clear about your motivations. Below are thoughtful reasons to consider graduate school and practical points to … Read more

By Charles Sosnik “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.” –Union Admiral David Farragut That famous line from the American Civil War still resonates because it captures a decisive attitude in the face of danger. In many conflicts, short, vivid phrases became guiding mantras for survival and success: “Keep your head down,” or “Keep your powder … Read more