In this episode of The EduJedi Report Podcast, Learning Counsel CEO Leilani Cauthen explores recent research from Illuminate Education that examines how quarantines and prolonged remote learning have affected K–8 student outcomes. The study, conducted by Dr. John Bielinski and Dr. Kyle Wagner, analyzes assessment and growth data to estimate learning loss and identify where … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Across the United States, roughly 13 percent of students are formally identified as receiving special education services. In some schools that rate is dramatically higher—administrators have reported proportions of 30 percent or more. In certain high-poverty settings where cognitive screening has been conducted, assessments have shown that 70 percent … Read more

Guest article written by James Stewart How Technology Lets Passionate Teachers Reach More Students Many people believe the key to happiness is doing what you love. For teachers, that truth is doubled: they get to pursue a craft they care about and make a real difference in students’ lives every day. Each teacher’s style is … Read more

Guest article written by Patrick Merfert, Director of Demand Generation at VideoBlocks Over the past decade, the production and consumption of digital media have grown dramatically, changing how we communicate, teach, learn, and work. As digital media and related technologies become central to everyday life, universities are increasingly focused on equipping students with digital literacy … Read more

By Lucy Sanders After a long day at work or during a free weekend, few things are as restorative as settling in with a good book. Below is a carefully chosen collection of novels—spanning contemporary fiction, romance, thriller, and fantasy—that we’ve enjoyed and believe will suit a variety of moods. Each pick includes a concise … Read more

By Angelo Biasi Editor’s Note: This article is republished with permission from ET Magazine. We live in an era of constant technological change. Education and workforce development can no longer simply react to shifts—they must anticipate them and lead with clear purpose. That responsibility has become especially urgent with the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence … Read more

By Mike King Work-based learning significantly improves the career prospects of high school and college students, but access remains uneven. Research and industry leaders have documented the positive impact of internships and other WBL (work-based learning) experiences on students’ outcomes. However, expanding those opportunities depends on getting far more employers to offer internships and on … Read more

By Dan Ringo When evaluating a competent and successful school district facility manager (FM), several core qualities should come to mind. A strong FM combines hands-on maintenance experience with a firm grasp of industry standards for safety, energy efficiency, sustainability, and construction. Beyond technical skills, modern facilities managers must also engage in budgeting, data-driven planning, … Read more

Interview with Inkeri Martin, English Teacher at 51Talk We are excited to share our first interview featuring Inkeri Martin, an English teacher with 51Talk. 51Talk is China’s leading online English education platform. Its mission is to make high-quality education accessible and affordable by connecting millions of students across China with North American teachers for live, … Read more

By Charles Sosnik I was talking with my son Stone over the Easter break. He’s a bright young man, finishing his second year at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina – a town tucked in the mountains where cold streams and wide vistas make for a great place to study. He’s been changing majors, … Read more