By Robyn Kendrick and Kyla Cook Teaching Spelling Through Phonics: A Better Approach for Elementary Students When our second graders take a weekly spelling test, we ask a simple question: are they truly learning the patterns that make words work, or are they merely memorizing a list until Friday and then forgetting it over the … Read more

Blended Learning: Making Classroom Technology Really Work By: Melanie Nathan, Creative Director, Education Technology Websites at Top Draw. Technology in classrooms promises to equip students with skills they will use throughout life. Many schools now include computers or tablets as part of daily instruction, but access alone does not guarantee improved outcomes. Recent studies and … Read more

This is the seventh interview in our thought-leadership series featuring teachers who work at 51Talk. Meet Serena Correnti and learn from her experience and insights as an ESL instructor. Serena, please tell us about your educational background. In 2014, while I was still a high school senior, I completed a TESOL course at the Canadian … Read more

By Brian Soika Are you considering a career in education? Maybe you picture yourself as a classroom teacher, or perhaps you’re drawn to an administrative role shaping policy and practice at a school, district, or college. Liking the idea of helping students succeed is a good start, but committing to a long-term career in education … Read more

By Mac Bogert When I arrive to lead coaching or learning sessions for a new client, I often spend time walking around the facility and listening. Much can be learned from how people speak to one another, from their body language, and from whether the environment feels relaxed or tense. As a lifelong musician, I … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen As autumn approaches, districts and families are racing to make decisions about reopening schools. Conversations about hybrid learning, scheduling, safety protocols and technology are everywhere, and uncertainty remains high. The reality is that some states and districts are still operating under restrictions while others are re-closing, creating a constantly shifting landscape for … Read more

Guest Article Written By: Adam Stacy, Director of Sales, CollegiateZone Palm Beach Post – Race to the Top Grant Application Quashed LA Daily News – UTLA and LAUSD Fail to Agree on Race to the Top Grant Race to the Top has been a contentious topic since its launch in 2010. Like any major grant … Read more

By Jamie Bricker Editor’s note: This installment continues our monthly series on the role of Affective Leadership in schools. Affective leadership focuses on leading with people—valuing, respecting, and listening to all stakeholders—rather than trying to manage around them. When teachers, students, and families feel genuinely heard and appreciated by administrators, they become more invested in … Read more

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. By Kenna McHugh For more than three decades, Reading Horizons has focused on improving literacy by promoting the Reading Horizons Method, a systematic approach to teaching reading. The method combines explicit, rule-based instruction for … Read more

YouTube Kids: #LearnALanguage Campaign and App Overview YouTube Kids is a free, family-friendly app designed to make it simple for children to watch shows they love and explore topics that spark their curiosity. Built with young viewers in mind, the app offers a safe, easy-to-use environment where kids can discover videos on science, music, stories, … Read more