This episode of the Learning Leadership Report Podcast examines cross-industry research to shed light on current challenges facing K–12 education leaders. Host LeiLani Cauthen guides listeners through a careful look at two key concepts—devolution and cascading failure—and explores how pressures elsewhere in the economy are reflected in education. Drawing on research sampled from multiple sectors, … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark As advocates of the Science of Learning, we wanted to explore whether there is a practical way to amplify its impact—something that makes evidence-based learning approaches more powerful and broadly effective. Think of it as a force multiplier: an intervention that raises the overall effectiveness of the Science of … Read more

Guest Post Written By: Kristin Lems As the last, sizzling days of summer arrive, many teachers are finishing plans for the new school year. If rising temperatures and extreme weather have nudged you to include environmental education in your lessons, here are five practical, classroom-ready ideas to help you get started. 1. Use class projects … Read more

By Victoria Driver and Anna Houseman Predictions for Gifted Education in 2023: Equity, Assessment, and Student-Centered Growth New York City’s pause on its gifted programming reignited a national conversation about how gifted programs serve students equitably. At the same time, concerns about the COVID-related learning slide and the changing priorities in K–12 education have focused … Read more

Reimagining Education After a Year of Remote Learning By Tamara Fyke “What do we do now?” That question is on the minds of educators, administrators, parents, and students as schools plan for reopening while also recognizing that many learners will continue with online education. After a year of pandemic-driven remote learning, we have a rare … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark During Brain Awareness Week in March 2015, experts gathered at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts to review emerging findings in brain science and discuss practical ways to improve national well-being through brain health. Neuroscientists, pediatricians, psychologists, mindfulness practitioners, cognitive-behavioral specialists, educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and technology leaders … Read more

Making the Most of Office Hours: Traditional vs. Virtual Office hours are a straightforward way to offer one-on-one attention to students. In practice, however, meeting students after class can be difficult—many head straight to other courses or commitments and don’t have time to stay. To increase accessibility, many instructors use appointment-management tools to schedule meetings. … Read more

By Tamara Fyke One of the enduring American ideals is self-reliance, famously explored by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson urged us to trust our instincts and become our truest selves. Yet students must be guided into that confidence. They lack the life experience and perspective that come with years of living, and while they are capable … Read more

Written By: Robyn Shulman Microsoft provides a wide range of free and low-cost digital tools that are highly useful for teachers and students. These tools support classroom instruction, creative activities, assessment, and collaboration. Educators can use them to build interactive lessons, generate printable worksheets, create multimedia projects, and introduce students to coding and scientific exploration. … Read more

Helping Students Build Resilience: Motivating Young People to Prioritize Wellbeing By Julian Fagan and Ian Fagan The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting closures of schools and community services have intensified concerns about student safety and mental wellbeing. As educators and school leaders, our instinct is often to step in and protect students from harm. While … Read more