By LeiLani Cauthen Schools, districts and the companies that serve them face uncertainty. Two opposing views dominate discussions about what will happen next: one expects a return to normal in the fall followed by broad budget cuts in about eighteen months (tempered somewhat by the CARES Act stimulus and additional state funding), while the other … Read more

Originally published by Brain-centric Design™ Forward-looking organizations refuse to cling to an outdated learning model that has changed little since classical times. It’s surprising that teaching methods have not evolved in step with our rapidly changing society and technologies. We live in an era where information is instantly available, yet learning speed and depth have … Read more

By Jamie Bricker All members of the school community are under unprecedented stress. The pandemic continues to reshape daily life, creating anxiety and uncertainty for teachers, students, families, and administrators. These emotional pressures inevitably arrive at the principal’s or superintendent’s door. In response, school leaders need to practice affective leadership — leadership that centers relationships, … Read more

Guest Post Written By: Lisa Marie Sturgeon A new school year brings a fresh community of learners together. The success of any classroom depends on the quality and relevance of the experiences students encounter. Those experiences should feel real and meaningful to the children who live them. Early use of practical tools like personal inventories … Read more

By Robert Iskander In January 2022, approximately 3,000 schools were affected by a widespread cybersecurity incident, and attacks on K‑12 institutions have continued to rise. The financial and operational impact on districts can be severe. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that losses from cyber incidents in K‑12 settings have included disruptions to learning … Read more

By James Stoffer and Zach Vander Veen Children do not exist in isolation. Community schools support student wellbeing and teacher health, creating conditions that enable academic success and broaden opportunities for students, their families, and their neighborhoods. Editor’s note: This is part four in a five-part series. To read earlier installments, see one, two, or … Read more

Homeschool Buyers Club Launches Free Curriculum Selection Engine to Match Families with the Right Homeschool Materials This free online resource matches homeschool curricula and products to each child’s learning needs and style. Boca Raton, Florida — Homeschool Buyers Club today introduced the Curriculum Selection Engine, a free, user-friendly web tool designed to help homeschooling families … Read more

Guest article written by Gaya Lynn Jimmy Wilson: Bringing Wild Animals into Family Living Rooms Seeing a fox, a bald eagle, or a white-tailed deer up close is a rare privilege for most people. Whether we live far from wild habitats or lack time for extended field trips, those encounters can be hard to arrange. … Read more

The past few years have brought sweeping change to education. What remains missing in many districts and schools, however, is a coordinated strategy built around a clear, shared destination for technology transformation. Without a unified goal, it is difficult to align decisions, investments, and classroom practices into a cohesive plan that delivers consistent results. During … Read more

By Learning Counsel Staff Reports The reach and richness of digital curriculum continue to expand, transforming how students are engaged and instructed. Tens of millions of digital learning objects now exist online, including vast collections within free and open educational resources (OER). Where educators once chose from thousands of textbooks and print options, the digital … Read more