By Dan Ringo Understanding the Job of a Facilities Manager In modern schools, facilities managers should be viewed as an extension of the educational team. The facilities manager (FM) shapes the physical environment where learning takes place, and their decisions have a direct effect on student safety, staff morale, attendance, and overall academic performance. When … Read more

By Tamara Fyke As we move into the third year of pandemic life, one positive outcome has been a growing public awareness of mental health. From social media to morning news programs, conversations about mental well-being have become increasingly common. Mental health shapes how we manage stress, form relationships, and make decisions, and understanding it … Read more

By Tamara Fyke As an educator and parent, I have been navigating the challenges of screens and digital devices for more than a decade. In classrooms and at home, technology can either distract or connect us. Students and adults alike can find it difficult to remain present when apps and notifications compete for attention. Rather … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen Traditional responses to enrollment declines and budget pressures in K–12 systems have typically focused on program cuts, consolidations, or adding specialized offerings. Leaders often try to trim courses because there are fewer students and less funding, or they create special programs to serve niche populations. These are program-level fixes that rarely change … Read more

Whether you are a new teacher or someone with many years in the classroom, teaching is a profession of continuous growth. Below are five practical strategies to help you teach more effectively, deepen your satisfaction with the work, and advance your career. Communicate with colleagues and mentors Colleagues are one of the most valuable resources … Read more

Written by: Robyn Shulman To the Boy Who Is Going Places I attended Holiday for Hope yesterday, a heartwarming celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Dreams for Kids. The room was full—over 1,300 children and families gathered together. People of all ages and backgrounds came to share in a day of joy, support, and community. … Read more

By Tamara Fyke Whether you realize it or not, you are teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) every day. Students watch and learn from everything you do and say: how you handle stress and conflict, how you relate to people who are similar or different from you, how you organize tasks and time, and much more. The … Read more

Teaching, Volunteering, and the Lasting Impact of Education By Katie Clancy Like many directors and program coordinators in education and nonprofit work, I began my career in the classroom as a teacher. Over the years I gradually shifted into administrative roles, managing programs, coordinating volunteers and supporting schools. I often rely on dedicated volunteers to … Read more

What Is an Edupreneur and Why They Matter An edupreneur is an entrepreneur who builds products, services, or organizations within the education sector. Unlike traditional entrepreneurs who may focus primarily on profit, edupreneurs are often mission-driven: they aim to create measurable, positive impact on how people learn, teach, and access educational opportunities. Edupreneurs show up … Read more

Teacher Burnout: Written By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. “Teaching is not a profession. It is a never-ending entry-level vocation, divorced from foundational understandings of training, accountability, and advancement. If we are to enact meaningful reform, we must rescue teaching from its status as vocation and volunteerism, and recast it as a profession of rigor, creativity, and … Read more