Learn about building online professional learning communities with Merry Cora, 51Talk teaching specialist. Interview conducted by Kerry Gallagher. This interview features Merry Cora, a 51Talk kids’ specialist who describes her experience working with the company and how she built a warm, respectful online professional learning community. Cora discusses what drew her to 51Talk, how politeness … Read more

Learning Leadership Society Report: Toward Real Transformation In this episode of the Learning Leadership Society Report, host LeiLani Cauthen speaks with Chris McMurray, the Learning Counsel’s new Chief Academic Officer. As the Learning Counsel begins direct engagements with schools and school districts, Chris McMurray will take the lead in guiding them toward real transformation. “There’s … Read more

Upcoming College Course and Companion Book — Join the Launch Please watch for announcements about this important initiative on LinkedIn and Facebook — it’s coming soon. We are developing a college-level course and a companion book designed to fill a clear gap in higher education curricula. This project is intended to serve universities, colleges, higher … Read more

By Christy Martin, Ed.D. Students are suffering Students in our most disadvantaged districts are facing acute challenges. For many schools in high-poverty areas, classroom instruction has been effectively paused or significantly disrupted. Remote learning models have exposed deep inequities: unreliable internet access, limited or no access to devices, and instructional approaches designed for in-person classrooms … Read more

By Charles Dinofrio When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and early childhood centers to close, children lost not only the structure of a high-quality learning environment but also vital social-emotional interaction with peers and teachers. Extended isolation made these losses more acute, removing the everyday connections that support young learners’ development. Still, one positive outcome … Read more

Cybersecurity in K-12: A Conversation with Mary Schlegelmilch In this episode of the Learning Leadership Society Podcast, host, Learning Counsel News Media and Research CEO LeiLani Cauthen, speaks with Mary Schlegelmilch, Education Advocate at Cisco. Their discussion explores the evolving landscape of K-12 education, how the pandemic reshaped classroom culture and institutional mindsets, and why … Read more

By Craig Jones In higher education, many colleges and universities are moving away from requiring ACT and SAT scores for admissions. As of this writing, Princeton stands out as the only Ivy League institution still formally requiring these tests, although this year it temporarily waived submissions because many students could not access testing sites. Testing … Read more

  By Christy Martin, Ed.D. Recently Dr. Anthony Fauci encouraged schools to move instruction outdoors whenever feasible. At first glance that idea can seem impractical for districts that rely heavily on technology or for educators concerned about student distraction. Yet many educators and researchers argue that outdoor learning—when planned thoughtfully—can be a safe, practical, and … Read more

Summer has arrived and school is out — a great time for teachers seeking part-time summer work or flexible seasonal positions. Below is a cleaned, updated and SEO-friendly list of 10 summer job options for teachers originally compiled in 2017. Each entry includes a concise description of the role and the types of candidates schools … Read more

BICS and CALP are two commonly used acronyms that describe the different types of language competence new English language learners need to develop. BICS stands for Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills, and CALP stands for Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency. Both refer to the time and processes required for learners to reach conversational fluency and grade-appropriate academic … Read more