By Donald Ray West, PhD, PE, MBA Faculty Member, School of Business at American Public University Having taught and learned in both online and traditional classroom settings, I want to share practical resources and strategies that consistently help students succeed. The learning environment may change, but the fundamentals that support achievement remain the same. Below … Read more

Guest article by Brian Miller College enrollment fell this past fall amid widespread concerns about COVID-19. Many campuses responded with practical safety measures: for example, Purdue University implemented regular testing and installed Plexiglas barriers in classrooms. Still, student hesitation was evident when early fall enrollment numbers showed a 4% decline compared with 2019, and first-year … Read more

Guest Post Written By: Rogill L. Anderson Preface: This is not an affiliate post, but a heartfelt story from a teacher and parent that deserves attention. It raises important questions about inclusion, compassion, and how we treat children with disabilities. Comments are welcome; you may contact Rogill directly at: [email protected] Who Will Hold the Lemonade? … Read more

There are many great summer activities for kids As the school year winds down, families begin to shift into summer mode: pools open, camps start, and the long days invite more outdoor play. While summer brings freedom and fun, it can also present challenges. Without structure, some children lose academic momentum, get bored, or miss … Read more

Protect Your Student and Staff Data In this episode of the Learning Counsel’s EduJedi Report, host LeiLani Cauthen, CEO and Publisher of the Learning Counsel, speaks with Doug Walsten from Cisco about the broad landscape of K–12 information security. Their conversation frames the modern challenge schools face: protecting student and staff data both when it … Read more

By Charles Sosnik The Oracle’s Predictions for Education in 2021 Two thousand eight hundred years ago, the Pythia in ancient Greece was consulted before many major decisions. In a modern twist, a symbolic “oracle” emerged in Fair Oaks, California, and a new voice—Charles—has offered a set of predictions about the future of education. Whether taken … Read more

The EduJedi Report Podcast Host: LeiLani Cauthen | Guest: Marty Reed, RANDA Solutions In this episode of the Learning Counsel’s EduJedi Report, host LeiLani Cauthen speaks with Marty Reed of RANDA Solutions about the widespread teacher attrition that accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation focuses on practical and structural factors that have intensified the … Read more

51Talk is China’s leading online English education platform. In this episode, listen to James and Robyn: James Stewart, North American Marketing Manager at 51Talk, and Robyn Shulman, Senior Editor at 51Talk and a LinkedIn thought leader featured among education influencers. This conversation originally appeared on the China Business Cast podcast. China Business Cast features experienced … Read more

By Franklin P. Schargel The start of a school year brings many changes: new clothes, new friends, new classrooms — and, too often, new incidents of bullying. Recent data show a worrying rise in online harassment among middle and high school students, driven in large part by earlier and wider access to smartphones and digital … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Are you searching for the right college or program? Choosing where and what to study is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. With so many schools, delivery formats, and program options available, investing time in careful research will help you avoid costly mistakes and find a program that fits … Read more