Here’s the latest EduJedi podcast Each episode of the EduJedi podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders in education and the ed-tech community, alongside original research and perspectives from the Learning Counsel. Host LeiLani Cauthen draws on more than two decades of experience shaping how schools adopt technology and instructional software, offering listeners practical insights into … Read more

By Thom Markham The next world is AI-integrated, project-driven, future-focused, and human-inspired Is AI bad or good? Should we recoil in fear or embrace a technology that some see as threatening human creativity? That question divides opinion today, and schools—more than any other institutions—must confront it directly. Schools exist to teach knowledge and develop intelligence. … Read more

Teacher Advisor with Watson Begins with Third-Grade Math Pilot Teacher Advisor with Watson is a new professional development tool built to help teachers strengthen instruction and customize lessons. Developed through a partnership led by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and powered by IBM’s Watson cognitive technology, the platform launches with a focused pilot in … Read more

Guest article by: Ben Walker Earning a college degree still pays: on average, college graduates make significantly more than high school graduates — roughly 56 percent more. Yet higher education brings its own costs beyond tuition and student loans. Increasingly, students report mental health struggles, mounting stress, and habits that compromise their well-being during undergraduate … Read more

Guest post written by: Mac-Z Zurawski This will be a four-part series on community teaching This week: differences between community and college classrooms Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a vision of possibility that still motivates many of us today. Inspiration can come from a public figure, a moment with your child, or the day a … Read more

Teachers Deserve Our Respect: Reflections After a School Tragedy Originally written by Lisa Myers (lisamyers.org). She gave permission to repost this piece. Please share your thoughts. Dear America, It feels unusual to hear so many voices praising teachers for their selflessness, dedication, and love for students. We appreciate the recognition, but many of us listen … Read more

By Zach Vander Veen School districts have been wrestling with one persistent challenge for years: data. They have dreamed of taming it, invested heavily in storing it, and often struggled to make it useful. Educators and administrators spend countless hours trying to organize and interpret information, and too often the burden falls on teachers who … Read more

Today, more people than ever are choosing to return to school. Whether you are just starting to rethink your path or you’ve been working for years, returning to school can unlock new career opportunities, sharpen your skills, and help you navigate a competitive job market. If you feel drawn to further education—regardless of your age, … Read more

LinkedIn has proven to be an extraordinarily powerful tool for both professional growth and personal development. I didn’t fully appreciate its impact until I became an engaged, active member of the community. In 2006 I launched the first graduate advising program for National Louis University and led it successfully for five and a half years. … Read more

Have You Heard of Google Grants? Google processes billions of searches every day — a volume that creates a huge opportunity for nonprofits looking to increase visibility, engage supporters, and grow their missions. One of the most underused resources for charities and nonprofit organizations is Google for Nonprofits, which includes the Google Ad Grants (often … Read more