A Teacher’s Hope After Newtown Written By: Robyn Shulman Throughout my years in the classroom I rarely called the children “students.” They were my kids. I poured myself into keeping them safe, knowing that caring deeply for children is not a flaw but a responsibility. Early in my career a principal told me I cared … Read more

  By Jamie Bricker   Principals deserve strong recognition for steering their schools through the unprecedented challenges of the past year. The pandemic brought constant disruption, and many school leaders worked tirelessly to keep students, staff, and families supported. With any luck, the coming school year will offer a steadier environment and a chance to … Read more

From Left: Dr. Shawntel Landry – Provost; Dr. Kenneth Craycraft – Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Lana Sloan – VP of Curriculum Development; Laura Schmidt, M.Ed. – Creative Services; Cindy, M.A.E. – Our Graduate If you could ask for one wish to be fulfilled, what would you choose? The Make-A-Wish Foundation of North … Read more

There’s a saying that a cluttered room leads to a cluttered mind. For teachers, an orderly classroom fosters calm, focus, and productive learning. Your classroom appearance reflects your teaching style, and students pick up on routines and expectations quickly. If organization hasn’t been a priority, it’s never too late to start. Below are practical, classroom-tested … Read more

Travel careers attract people who crave freedom, new experiences, and the chance to see the world while earning a living. Many travel jobs do not require a college degree, and several offer on-the-job training or short certification programs instead. Below are six practical travel careers you can pursue without a degree, with clear explanations of … Read more

By Jamie Bricker This is the latest article in a monthly series on the impact of Affective Leadership in the school system. Effective leadership focuses on working with people—not around them or through them. When staff, students, and families feel genuinely valued, respected, and heard, they invest more deeply in the school. The pandemic has … Read more

Rethinking Teaching: How EdTech Must Elevate Human Instruction By LeiLani Cauthen Many teachers and school leaders assume that education must be delivered by a human teacher in a physical place, and that educational technology is simply a tool to support that human-centered model. Historically, schools have relied on administrators to organize teachers and students into … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen Many technology companies and large investment firms are proclaiming that schooling will never return to “normal.” They are correct in a narrow sense — some changes are permanent — but they are mistaken if they believe every aspect of education will move online and stay there forever. To understand why, consider the … Read more

Schools use Soundtrap in projects to promote deeper learning and to develop students’ creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. Create music online with an easy-to-use, cloud-based studio that works across devices. Our Soundtrap Review & Interview Meet Per Emanuelsson, CEO of Soundtrap 1. Per, you have a background that spans business and music. How did your … Read more

By Christy Martin, Ed.D. As communities and the nation begin to place the COVID-19 pandemic into history, many of us are reflecting on the lessons learned and the shifts in priorities that emerged from this long, difficult period. Locally, our district closed schools for in-person learning at the end of the 2019–2020 school year and … Read more