Maximize Social Emotional Learning Impact in Your Classrooms

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By Kim Bollesen After returning from a principals’ conference, I felt a renewed focus on how to advance social-emotional learning (SEL) at our school. We have one full-time, onsite counselor and limited resources, so my challenge was to scale SEL supports without adding staff. Adopting a structured SEL curriculum gave us a practical way to … Read more

America’s College Promise Act: What It Means for Students

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Yesterday I joined a call on the current state of higher education and the status of America’s College Promise Act. Below are notable quotes, key points, and an overview of America’s College Promise Act as discussed during the call. 1. “All students deserve the opportunity to gain the skills they need to succeed without drowning … Read more

Who Packed Your Parachute? Uncover Your Support Network

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By Franklin Schargel In honor of Memorial Day, I am sharing this to honor the heroes in our armed forces who have given so much and continue to give. Thank you for making a difference. Charles Plumb, a U.S. Navy jet pilot who flew combat missions over Vietnam, survived an extraordinary ordeal. After completing 75 … Read more

Find Scholarships with Scholly and Cut Student Loan Payments

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As seen on Shark Tank! The developer behind a scholarship-matching app has announced a strategic partnership with CommonBond. Yes, this is an easy way to find scholarships! The creators of Scholly — a web and mobile application that has helped students secure more than $35 million in college scholarships — have formed a partnership with … Read more

How AI Avatars Transform Hybrid Learning: Podcast

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EduJedi Report Podcast: AI Avatars for Asynchronous Teaching and Professional Development In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, Host and Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen examines the growing role of avatar technology combined with artificial intelligence to support asynchronous teaching and professional development. Avatar technology has long been used in corporate and military settings; … Read more

Kate the Chemist: Hands-On Science Experiments for Kids

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Who loves science? We at Summit K12 do—and we’re thrilled to share this exclusive interview with Dr. Kate Biberdorf, better known as “Kate the Chemist.” Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science communicator, and professor at The University of Texas. With a theatrical, hands-on approach to teaching, she works to dismantle the stereotype of the … Read more

10 Strategies to Support New Students in the Classroom

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Did you know? According to the National Education Association, by 2025 roughly one in four students in U.S. classrooms will be a newcomer, multilingual, bilingual, or English Language Learner (ELL). In schools, “newcomers” typically refers to K–12 students who were born outside the United States, arrived within the last three years, and are still learning … Read more

10 Companies Actively Hiring Former Teachers

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If you don’t plan to have—or don’t want—a traditional classroom position in August, March is an excellent month to begin searching for work. The education sector offers many alternatives beyond the standard school calendar. Remote roles, curriculum development, edtech positions, and freelance work can all make use of your teaching experience while providing flexible hours … Read more

Student Wellbeing Check-In Goes Mobile with New App

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Skodel, a platform designed to give every student a voice in their own wellbeing, is now available on the Apple App Store. The app makes it simple for students to complete confidential, weekly wellbeing check-ins and to connect with the right support when they need it. Skodel’s tools were developed to help schools and teachers … Read more