Three Practical Strategies to Reduce Teacher Overload and Improve Student Learning By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “Our district is currently adding STEM, AI, and other technologies, and teachers feel like things are constantly being piled onto their plates with nothing removed.” This complaint is familiar to many educators. In recent years, schools have often … Read more

Did you ever wonder what it’s like to teach English in China? Whether you plan to teach in a classroom or online, understanding cultural differences, daily challenges, and practical tips will make your experience smoother and more rewarding. Below are practical insights and advice for teachers and tutors preparing to work with Chinese students, based … Read more

EduJedi Report Podcast: K–12 Information Security — Big Picture Insights In this episode of the EduJedi Report Podcast, host LeiLani Cauthen, CEO of the Learning Counsel, speaks with Cisco security expert Doug Walsten to provide a broad, practical overview of information security challenges facing K–12 schools and districts. The conversation focuses on how student and … Read more

Should Teachers Be Responsible for SAT and ACT Preparation? School teachers work tirelessly to help young people grow as students and as members of society. Given their existing responsibilities, is it fair to expect teachers to also prepare students for standardized college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT? Teachers’ Workload and Compensation It is … Read more

It’s Time to Unlearn & Relearn Learning This article was originally written and published by Rich Carr of Carr Knowledge. You can read more at Brain-centric Design. Our capacity to learn, think, create, and adapt gave our species the evolutionary advantage to become one of the most successful on Earth. Yet despite that potential, the … Read more

How to Plan and Market a Successful Virtual Conference By Devishobha Chandramouli, Image credit: https://writix.co.uk. Virtual events have been steadily gaining traction for several years, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that trend. Many organizations canceled in-person gatherings and shifted to virtual conferences, opening new opportunities to connect with audiences without geographic limits. According to The … Read more

By Mark Booker AI in Education: Practical Uses, Benefits, and Cautions Artificial intelligence is another transformative tool in the history of learning—similar in impact to the Internet, the calculator, or the printing press. Like those technologies, AI expands access to information and speeds how quickly students can process and apply knowledge. It can be disruptive … Read more

Guest author: Pamela Donnelly Getting a son or daughter into a top college is increasingly competitive. This year, some elite universities admitted fewer than 6% of applicants, and acceptance rates continue to fall at many selective schools. At the same time, navigating the path to the right college has become more complex for students and … Read more

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to meet some of your online students in person? Educator Heather Pence, a teacher for 51Talk, recently attended an event that brought her closer to the students she teaches online. On August 15, 2017, 51Talk brought top students from China to New York City to compete in … Read more

You work full-time or you’re a student balancing school and expenses, and this month you found yourself short on rent or behind on bills. That situation can feel overwhelming, but there are practical, short-term solutions to help you cover a single month’s rent and get back on track. Below are clear options to consider, plus … Read more