Bestselling Author James Patterson Urges Support for Reed–Cochran Amendment to ESEA With permission from the American Library Association Today the United States Senate will begin debate on modifications to and reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the federal government’s primary education law. One of the first amendments under consideration is a bipartisan … Read more

From Doug Cauthen Get a Tribble for Your Trouble Join the Learning Counsel and Cisco for an interactive Escape Room Trek that brings together educators, students, and technology leaders to explore practical solutions for modern classroom challenges. This immersive experience examines how schools can manage the growing number of apps and heavy network demands while … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark The term cognitive learning describes theories and approaches that emphasize understanding and mental processes rather than merely observable behaviors or trained skills. In this view, learning is about gaining declarative knowledge—facts and concepts you can state—rather than only procedural knowledge, which involves skills and actions acquired through practice, such … Read more

By Leilani Cauthen Editor’s note: This is the first in a series offering glimpses into the possible future of education. Everything evolves, and technology accelerates that evolution. In education, as in other sectors, the way learning is delivered is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As digital tools, adaptive software, and sophisticated algorithms become more capable, they … Read more

By Anita Mattek After several years of relying on an in-house social-emotional learning (SEL) approach, our district decided it was time to adopt a formal curriculum to better support middle and high school students’ mental health, academic progress, and overall well-being. With roughly 840 students in grades 8–12, we had already created an advisory/homeroom period … Read more

Guest article by Dr. Jared Scherz. Dr. Scherz is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and the founder of TeacherCoach, LLC. For information about his program, contact him at [email protected] or visit his site at http://teachercoach.com. You can also contact Robyn to learn more about TeacherCoach and how they can support you or your district this … Read more

By Kim Bollesen After returning from a principals’ conference, I felt a renewed focus on how to advance social-emotional learning (SEL) at our school. We have one full-time, onsite counselor and limited resources, so my challenge was to scale SEL supports without adding staff. Adopting a structured SEL curriculum gave us a practical way to … Read more

Yesterday I joined a call on the current state of higher education and the status of America’s College Promise Act. Below are notable quotes, key points, and an overview of America’s College Promise Act as discussed during the call. 1. “All students deserve the opportunity to gain the skills they need to succeed without drowning … Read more

By Franklin Schargel In honor of Memorial Day, I am sharing this to honor the heroes in our armed forces who have given so much and continue to give. Thank you for making a difference. Charles Plumb, a U.S. Navy jet pilot who flew combat missions over Vietnam, survived an extraordinary ordeal. After completing 75 … Read more

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