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

By John Willis As we approach the three-year mark since many schools across North America closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, attention is rightly focused on supporting mental health in schools—not only for students, but also for teachers, principals, and other education professionals. Educators and school leaders have carried heavy, sustained stress … Read more

By Ryan Schaaf What will education look like in the years ahead, and how do we get there? What should future generations learn, and how should schools and training prepare learners for a global workforce where talent competes across borders and against increasingly capable software, robots, and artificial intelligence? To imagine this more clearly, let’s … Read more

Guest Article Written by: Kimberly Tyson, Ph.D., of Learning Unlimited Creating classrooms that are truly literacy-rich makes a measurable difference in how students engage with reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Endorsed by literacy professionals and organizations, literacy-rich environments support a wide range of genres and media—print and digital—and set the stage for authentic learning. Over … Read more

By Dr. Amy Burkman, Senior Manager of Assessment & Accreditation, School of Education, American Public University System Over the past year, significant shifts have reshaped how educator preparation programs are evaluated and how teacher candidates are assessed for certification. These changes reflect a broader move toward stronger accountability, clearer evidence of candidate readiness, and shared … Read more

Can a college or university be entrepreneurial while putting students before profit? The marketplace rewards businesses that deliver excellent service and high-quality, affordable products. Students—today’s consumers of higher education—expect the same: value, flexibility, and strong student support. When an institution commits to a superior educational experience and places student needs at the center, financial sustainability … Read more

Fabulously Fun Fiction from LeiLani Cauthen In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, LeiLani Cauthen, CEO of the Learning Counsel, explores the evolving trend of PODS—small, parent- or community-led learning groups that connect homeschooling families with school systems. Cauthen discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift she outlined in her book, The Consumerization … Read more

By Bob Wudeck   The latest wireless presentation tools let classrooms with VGA cabling take full advantage of HDMI devices, enabling modern, collaborative learning without costly rewiring. When HDMI arrived, it quickly became the standard for combining high-resolution digital video and audio into a single connection. Many schools now use Chromebooks and other HDMI-capable laptops, … Read more

By Charles Sosnik I still remember the moment I heard that question in an interview about five years ago: “Is school necessary?” It nearly knocked me out of my chair. Having grown up in public schools, attended a state college, and spent a large part of my career writing about traditional public education, my immediate, … Read more