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

Over the summer, many teachers packed up their classrooms, closed their doors, and said goodbye when the end-of-day bell rang — permanently. When schools closed across the country in recent years, teachers had to adapt quickly to remote instruction and find new ways to support students and families using distance learning and online communication. During … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark There is growing concern about young people, especially high school students, not getting enough sleep. Many districts have responded by delaying school start times to give teenagers an extra hour of rest. While some cultures have historically downplayed the importance of sleep, the evidence is clear: children and adolescents … Read more