As seen on Shark Tank! The developer behind a scholarship-matching app has announced a strategic partnership with CommonBond. Yes, this is an easy way to find scholarships! The creators of Scholly — a web and mobile application that has helped students secure more than $35 million in college scholarships — have formed a partnership with … Read more

EduJedi Report Podcast: AI Avatars for Asynchronous Teaching and Professional Development In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, Host and Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen examines the growing role of avatar technology combined with artificial intelligence to support asynchronous teaching and professional development. Avatar technology has long been used in corporate and military settings; … Read more

Who loves science? We at Summit K12 do—and we’re thrilled to share this exclusive interview with Dr. Kate Biberdorf, better known as “Kate the Chemist.” Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science communicator, and professor at The University of Texas. With a theatrical, hands-on approach to teaching, she works to dismantle the stereotype of the … Read more

Did you know? According to the National Education Association, by 2025 roughly one in four students in U.S. classrooms will be a newcomer, multilingual, bilingual, or English Language Learner (ELL). In schools, “newcomers” typically refers to K–12 students who were born outside the United States, arrived within the last three years, and are still learning … Read more

If you don’t plan to have—or don’t want—a traditional classroom position in August, March is an excellent month to begin searching for work. The education sector offers many alternatives beyond the standard school calendar. Remote roles, curriculum development, edtech positions, and freelance work can all make use of your teaching experience while providing flexible hours … Read more

Skodel, a platform designed to give every student a voice in their own wellbeing, is now available on the Apple App Store. The app makes it simple for students to complete confidential, weekly wellbeing check-ins and to connect with the right support when they need it. Skodel’s tools were developed to help schools and teachers … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark From my heart and from my hand Why don’t people understand my intentions? Education is shifting rapidly from folklore and tradition toward approaches grounded in scientific evidence. That movement includes not only decades of education research but also insights from neuroscience, cognitive science and psychology. One of the most … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part one in a three-part series Wellbeing at the Center of Education “Wellbeing” is the term on everyone’s lips—and with good reason. It is the foundational state that supports many desirable outcomes: happiness, health, productivity, gratitude, contentment, enjoyment, and optimism. Yet wellbeing remains elusive for … Read more

SAT Prep Scores for Students: Q & A with Shaan Patel Wondering how to raise your SAT score? Here is an interview with Shaan Patel, founder of Prep Expert (formerly 2400 Expert SAT Prep) and a featured entrepreneur on ABC’s Shark Tank. Shaan closed a deal with Mark Cuban and has expanded his test-prep business … Read more

By Kristina E. Greene Financial aid fraud has become a major problem across California community colleges, with recent data from the state Chancellor’s Office indicating that roughly one in four financial aid applications are fraudulent. In the past year alone, more than 460,000 submissions to the state’s online application system were flagged as suspicious or … Read more