Written By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. Illiteracy in the United States remains a deeply concerning and often overlooked problem. Commonly cited estimates suggest that as many as 42 million adults struggle to read, and roughly 50 million are unable to read above a fifth-grade level. Those numbers point to more than an academic shortfall: limited reading … Read more

Guest article by Dustin Chambers, Education Magazine How Teachers Can Earn Extra Income—Starting Today Summer is an ideal time for teachers to begin a side hustle, consulting project, or small business. At Education Magazine we track trends in technology, education, and entrepreneurship and have compiled the best opportunities for educators to earn extra income. Below … Read more

The Science of Learning: Key Theories, Principles, and Practical Applications By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Since humans first passed knowledge from one generation to the next, people have made assumptions about how learning happens and how best to teach. Early societies quickly learned that teaching alone is not enough—learning must occur. Over time, psychology, … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman, former ESL endorsement Academic Advisor, National Louis University Are you considering adding the ESL endorsement in Illinois? During my time advising prospective teachers at National Louis University, I worked with more than 2,500 candidates pursuing ESL and bilingual credentials. The process can feel confusing, so I have organized the essential information … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen If you understand a bit about how systems change, you can find reasons for optimism about what’s happening in America, in education, and around the globe. Change often begins when function shifts — when people need to do things differently — and form, the structures that organize society, eventually follows. Sometimes that … Read more

Jack Moran Education Writer and Rankings Auditor QS Quacquarelli Symonds The 2018 QS World University Rankings are QS’s most comprehensive global guide to higher education performance since the ranking’s launch in 2004. Built on a methodology designed for clarity and reliability, the table helps students compare study destinations and enables analysts to track international trends … Read more

By Zach Vander Veen Part Two: The Nuts and Bolts Community Schools derive their strength from the communities they serve. At their core, they map, organize, and connect local assets—people, organizations, and resources—so schools function as neighborhood hubs that support students, families, staff, and partners. This model goes beyond academics to address the whole child: … Read more

When Parents Step Into the Job Search: Gen Z, Helicopter Parenting, and the Modern Workplace Parents of Generation Z are increasingly taking an active role in their adult children’s job searches and workplace issues. What was once considered unusual behavior has begun to surface more often: parents calling hiring managers, submitting job applications on behalf … Read more

Written by Steve Klinsky Millennials and younger generations are streaming entertainment and sharing their lives online in unprecedented ways. Yet despite the Internet’s power to spread information, the idea of widely available, high-quality, tuition-free college courses that count for traditional college credit is still in its infancy. Making such courses broadly available could help narrow … Read more

By many measures, Abre stands among the most successful and fastest-growing companies in educational technology. In recent years, the company has helped define a new category—Data-as-a-Service (DaaS)—bringing a practical, service-oriented approach to managing district data. What started as a team of former district and school data specialists has evolved into a platform that removes the … Read more