Don’t Miss This Episode of the EduJedi Report In this compelling episode of the EduJedi Report, host LeiLani Cauthen welcomes Tom Finn, President/CEO & Employee-Owner of AVID Products, for an in-depth conversation about how education is evolving. Together they explore the trajectory from the Age of Knowledge to the Age of Technology and onward into … Read more

  By Charles Sosnik Not so common wisdom from the cheap seats Ev’rybody’s talking about Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism This-ism, that-ism –John Winston Lennon   Many wise people I respect often say: never let a good crisis go to waste. With recent events in Afghanistan on people’s minds, this moment can and should … Read more

Guest article written by Jimmy Sorensen A frequent criticism aimed at today’s young people centers on their attachment to devices — computers, gaming consoles, laptops, and smartphones — and the way many prefer texting or social media over meeting friends in person. That attachment, however, does not automatically mean they are addicted to technology. Once … Read more

By Charles Sosnik What is a paradigm? In short, it is a commonly accepted set of beliefs — a framework that shapes how we interpret information and act on events. In education, for generations we have operated under a single dominant paradigm: school-centered learning. Under this model, children follow a defined path and are expected … Read more

By Donald Ray West, PhD, PE, MBA Faculty Member, School of Business at American Public University Having taught and learned in both online and traditional classroom settings, I want to share practical resources and strategies that consistently help students succeed. The learning environment may change, but the fundamentals that support achievement remain the same. Below … Read more

Guest article by Brian Miller College enrollment fell this past fall amid widespread concerns about COVID-19. Many campuses responded with practical safety measures: for example, Purdue University implemented regular testing and installed Plexiglas barriers in classrooms. Still, student hesitation was evident when early fall enrollment numbers showed a 4% decline compared with 2019, and first-year … Read more

Guest Post Written By: Rogill L. Anderson Preface: This is not an affiliate post, but a heartfelt story from a teacher and parent that deserves attention. It raises important questions about inclusion, compassion, and how we treat children with disabilities. Comments are welcome; you may contact Rogill directly at: [email protected] Who Will Hold the Lemonade? … Read more

There are many great summer activities for kids As the school year winds down, families begin to shift into summer mode: pools open, camps start, and the long days invite more outdoor play. While summer brings freedom and fun, it can also present challenges. Without structure, some children lose academic momentum, get bored, or miss … Read more

Protect Your Student and Staff Data In this episode of the Learning Counsel’s EduJedi Report, host LeiLani Cauthen, CEO and Publisher of the Learning Counsel, speaks with Doug Walsten from Cisco about the broad landscape of K–12 information security. Their conversation frames the modern challenge schools face: protecting student and staff data both when it … Read more

By Charles Sosnik The Oracle’s Predictions for Education in 2021 Two thousand eight hundred years ago, the Pythia in ancient Greece was consulted before many major decisions. In a modern twist, a symbolic “oracle” emerged in Fair Oaks, California, and a new voice—Charles—has offered a set of predictions about the future of education. Whether taken … Read more