In 2021 the technology sector continued to expand, with more than 220,000 new jobs added and cybersecurity projected to grow by 31 percent over the next decade. Whether you already work in tech or are preparing to enter the field, improving your performance and staying competitive will help you advance. The rapidly changing technical landscape … Read more
Written by Rich Baxter What Is The Bootstrapping Checklist for Public Schools? The Bootstrapping Checklist for Public Schools is a practical workflow designed to teach essential 21st-century skills—communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity—through project-based, experiential learning. Aligned with STEAM curricula, the Checklist guides students through project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, helping them apply classroom learning … Read more
By Sal Gerardo “A student is not a container you have to fill, but a torch you have to light up.” — Albert Einstein Education faces significant challenges. Some of these stem from the pandemic; others arise because schools and educational systems have been slow to adapt to a rapidly changing world and evolving industries. … Read more
By James Stoffer and Zach Vander Veen Editor’s Note: This is part three of a five-part series. (See part one and part two.) This may be the first time in history that technology exists to make true community schooling a scalable reality. Here’s what you need to know. Community schooling is not a new idea—its … Read more
Music can stir deep emotions and instantly transport us to another time. Because emotion enhances memory, music also becomes a powerful tool for learning and retention. As Maya Angelou observed, “At the end of the day, people won’t remember what you said or did; they will remember how you made them feel.” Teachers who harness … Read more
When I was in middle school, I signed up for my first Spanish 101 class. As a native English speaker living in a bilingual community, I wanted to learn Spanish to better communicate and to connect with the cultures around me. I remember being intrigued by people who moved effortlessly between languages, and I wanted … Read more