By Kevin McFarland During the Coronavirus pandemic, the rapid shift to virtual learning has exposed a central challenge in education: equity of access. While funding is necessary to connect communities with devices and reliable Internet, a significant portion of the problem can be addressed by changing how we teach. Adapting instructional methods—especially the balance between … Read more

Shared with permission. Originally posted on Inc. Written by AJ Agrawal, CEO of Alumnify. Digital media dominates conversations today. Social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become essential channels for businesses expanding their marketing and advertising, organizations trying to reach new audiences, non-profits raising awareness, and individuals building personal brands. These platforms make … Read more

Guest article written by: Dr. Cas Olivier As an ETDP SETA-accredited provider, I worked with six lecturers at a Further Education and Training (FET) college in South Africa to introduce the principles of great teaching. Before the intervention, these lecturers relied entirely on the traditional talk-and-chalk approach, and they were frustrated by low student engagement … Read more

Right now, many school districts are working to design effective plans for students returning this fall. Preparing for an uncertain school year is a complex challenge that impacts students, families, teachers, and communities. As a mother and a teacher observing these shifts, I know education has been a central part of my life. It shapes … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen Superintendents across the country are navigating unprecedented disruption while trying to keep learning on track. Yet most are not reconsidering how their organizations are structured. For decades, schools have organized learning “through teachers” — teachers are the central delivery mechanism. When teachers are a scarce, high-value resource, that traditional pattern can limit … Read more

By Christy S. Martin, Ed.D. As fear and uncertainty surround the pandemic, the 2020–2021 school year has begun across parts of East Tennessee. Alcoa, Maryville, and Blount County Schools opened their doors earlier than many other districts in the state and the nation, offering an early model for how schools might operate during COVID-19. The … Read more

Time Management: Manage Energy, Not the Clock By Mac Bogert We talk about “time management” as if time itself were a resource we can schedule, allocate, or control. In reality, time stretches and contracts depending on context—what I call “Root Canal Time” versus “New Jersey Beach Time.” Rather than trying to control hours and minutes, … Read more

It is widely understood that diet influences both physical and mental health on a daily basis. When students are properly nourished, they can engage more actively and effectively in classroom activities, extracurriculars, and social interactions. Nutrition plays a direct role in K–12 students’ academic achievement, classroom behavior, and long-term health. During the 2012–2013 school year, … Read more

By Rita Mortenson Deciding to open our district virtually for students in grades 3–12 was heartbreaking, yet necessary. Throughout the summer we explored several reopening scenarios, and when the mid-August decision came to move fully online, we met it with resolve and a clear awareness of how much would change for students, families, and staff. … Read more

By Samuel Alfie Ocean’s 13 illustrates more than a casino heist; it also imagines an advanced artificial intelligence system that evaluates whether a player’s win is genuine by analyzing reactions like surprise, shock, excitement, and changes in heart rate. In the film, this real-time analysis helps the casino owner determine if a victory is the … Read more