By Charles Sosnik Kudos to the team behind FETC. Over the years I’ve attended nearly one hundred education conferences across the country — from Boston and Chicago to Philadelphia, Dallas and Miami — and few match the quality and purpose of the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). I have returned to FETC almost a … Read more

Guest Author: Barbara Lee Senior Editor: Robyn Shulman College Sexual Assault The issue of college sexual assault is receiving increased national attention, and for good reason. Colleges and universities face growing criticism for failing to protect students adequately and for not responding quickly and consistently to reports of sexual violence. Students, administrators, and policymakers are … Read more

By Brandy Keller November figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show a dramatic shift in the education workforce: between September 2020 and September 2021, the education sector saw roughly 3.3 million employee resignations. These departures mark an unprecedented level of turnover and have fundamentally changed the hiring and retention landscape for schools. The … Read more

By Jenny Angelo Beaumont, Texas, is part of who I am. My family has lived here since the 1800s, when the region focused on cattle ranching and rice milling, and we witnessed the transformative Spindletop oil discovery—the first major oil field and one of the most significant events in American energy history. Today our community … Read more

Guest Article By Susan Lowman-Thomas Faculty Member, School of Arts and Humanities at American Public University Cultivating curiosity is one of the most effective ways to strengthen research skills. When students approach subjects with genuine interest, a sense of wonder, and a desire to learn more, their research becomes deeper and more sustained. Curious learners … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 in a five-part series. In the first article of this series we argued that one of the clearest equity issues in our schools is cognitive capacity — the mental skills students bring to learning. Solving this requires three things: Accurately assessing each student’s … Read more

With technology advancing rapidly, keyboarding has become one of the most essential skills today. People who can express ideas quickly and accurately using digital tools gain a clear advantage in school, work, and everyday life. As devices replace paper, fluency with a keyboard will only grow more valuable. Handwriting was once the primary way to … Read more

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a five-part series By James Stoffer and Zach Vander Veen In the era of COVID-19 and prolonged learning loss, community schools offer a promising route to transform education so it better serves students, families, and communities in the mid-21st century and beyond. You might live in a state … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen Education’s digital transition The shift toward digital learning is straining everyone involved. Administrators must secure significant funding, decide where to allocate it, and ultimately defend those decisions if student outcomes don’t improve. Teachers face mounting workloads as they adapt to new tools, formats, and expectations. For many, this transition has become overwhelming. … Read more

By Franklin P. Schargel Youth suicide is a growing public health concern. While the national suicide rate fell in 2020, suicide among young people rose sharply in the decade before, and remains a critical issue for schools, families, and communities. Between 2007 and 2018, suicide among youth ages 10–24 increased by nearly 60 percent. According … Read more