By Franklin Schargel We must not assume that school violence cannot happen here. In truth, “here” could be anywhere. What began as a hopeful new school year after extended closures turned tragic just days into classes when a thirteen‑year‑old student at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was shot and killed by another thirteen‑year‑old. … Read more

By Franklin P. Schargel Depression is the most significant factor linked to youth suicide, though there is no single cause. Young people often have vulnerable emotional reserves, and a range of stressful experiences can push them toward considering suicide as a way to escape deep emotional pain. Common triggers include: Bullying — Persistent harassment and … Read more

By Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. Protecting Children from Online Strangers Do you remember when a police officer visited school to teach children about “stranger danger”? Today, the phrase has evolved. Strangers can be people we know and mistakenly trust, people we have never met in person, or faceless users hiding behind computer screens. Each of these … Read more

Say Hello to ET Magazine Education media has evolved. ET Magazine arrives as an all-digital publication that showcases thoughtful, expert-driven perspectives on education technology (EdTech). Rather than relying on paid staff writers who produce formulaic or promotional pieces, ET Magazine publishes work directly from leading practitioners, researchers, and innovators in the field. The result is … Read more

By Al Noyes How school districts can empower teachers with dynamic, customizable resources that improve instruction and respond to changing needs Open a traditional high school mathematics textbook and you’ll usually find a volume developed by academic experts, refined through pilot testing, and polished across multiple editions. Publishers assemble these materials into a packaged curriculum … Read more

Classrooms across the world Classrooms vary widely around the globe, shaped by government policy, cultural expectations, and local priorities. Over the past decade, schools in many Western countries have begun to change—shifting toward innovation, creativity, personalized learning, and new approaches that aim to prepare students for a rapidly changing 21st-century economy. Many educators now believe … Read more

Technical education is evolving to match the complexity and speed of modern industry. Classrooms increasingly mirror the workplaces students will join, with training that reflects automation, advanced machinery, and data-driven decision-making. To remain relevant, education must prepare learners to use new technologies confidently, ethically, and safely. Successful, future-ready technical education rests on three interdependent pillars: … Read more

How Any Kid Can Start a Business: Making Youth Entrepreneurship Go Viral Entrepreneurship is rarely taught in K–12 education and is still uncommon across college curricula. For many young people in the United States, current school offerings don’t reflect the skills needed in the 21st century. The conversation about education and entrepreneurship is growing, and … Read more

Debate about professional development for educators continues to grow, even as teachers’ sense of support declines. There is reason for cautious optimism: research increasingly recognizes a link between teacher training and student learning. The current challenge is not proving that connection, but finding a coherent, sustainable formula to improve this vital part of school culture. … Read more

By Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller Each fall, classrooms refill with a new wave of students. Few industries experience such a complete annual turnover of their audience. That recurring change shapes how schools and educational technology (EdTech) providers adopt tools, experiment with new approaches, and personalize learning. Meeting students “where they are” looks different year … Read more