Guest Article Written By: Sandra Bornstein Multicultural Books Students thrive when they see themselves reflected in the classroom and when they are exposed to the lives and perspectives of others. Well-chosen multicultural picture books give children from diverse backgrounds a chance to connect with characters who resemble their own experiences, and they open pathways for … Read more

Defining Humanity in Education: Seven Traits Teachers Must Emphasize in the Age of AI By LeiLani Cauthen As artificial intelligence becomes more common in schools, educators around the world are asking what role human teachers should play and whether AI threatens the heart of teaching and learning. Data from Learning Counsel’s 2022 National Digital Transition … Read more

National Education Leaders Convene Virtual Emergency Sessions to Support Continuity in Learning Series of eight free national virtual discussions to help educators manage the rapid digital transition and maintain learning continuity for students The Learning Counsel will host a focused series of eight emergency national virtual discussions beginning April 2. These sessions bring together leading … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Schools nationwide are continuing to search for effective ways to address the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As district leaders evaluate approaches to close achievement gaps, it is important to remember a central finding from neuroscience: unless a student’s cognitive and emotional readiness to learn is addressed, … Read more

Ranking Member Scott, Tri-Caucus Chairs Push for Stronger ESEA Reauthorization WASHINGTON — On April 14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) considered the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015, a bipartisan proposal introduced by Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary … Read more

A Special Guest Post Written by Mary Stephens “The quality of any school relies on the strength of its educators at the front of the classroom.” – Arne Duncan, Education Secretary How to Prepare for Teacher Certification: Practical Steps to Master Core Content Becoming a certified teacher is demanding—and rightly so. Teaching is a major … Read more

How I Reinvented Myself and Changed Direction: Ten Strategies That Took Me From Teacher to Entrepreneur “There are lots of bad reasons to start a company. But there’s only one good, legitimate reason, and I think you know what it is: it’s to change the world.” – Phil Libin, CEO Evernote As a child I … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Why Every Educator Should Use LinkedIn This post is aimed at teachers and other educators who have not yet embraced LinkedIn. There were over 100 million professionals using LinkedIn as of 2010, yet educators remain noticeably underrepresented. Whether you are currently employed or seeking new opportunities, maintaining an active LinkedIn profile … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Academic Advising for Adult and Graduate Students: Five Practical Tips Academic advising plays a pivotal role in the success of adult learners and graduate students in higher education. Many students returning to school are non-traditional: they balance careers, family responsibilities, or periods of unemployment while pursuing advanced degrees. Effective advising that … Read more

Written by Dr. Jared Scherz, TeacherCoach When I was eleven, I went on a rock-climbing trip in Boulder, Colorado. I remember pacing nervously before my first climb as the instructors prepared the ropes and gear. Suddenly an instructor barked, “Don’t step on the rope.” I was puzzled — how could a rope almost as thick … Read more