By Art Willer For classroom teachers managing tight budgets, the word “free” can feel like a lifeline. Free apps and resources promise to stretch limited funds and avoid having to petition administrators or budget committees for every tool the classroom needs. That immediate relief is understandable—but it can mask hidden costs and risks that deserve … Read more

By Charles Sosnik Relax. You are okay. Everything is going to be okay. These are uncertain times, especially for those charged with educating our children. You have been carrying a heavy responsibility: adapting classrooms, supporting families, and making difficult decisions that affect entire districts and states. Sleepless nights and the strain of a new, temporary … Read more

Making Mathematical Modeling Accessible to High School Students Young people are often inspired by big ideas and the desire to change the world. Science fairs and research competitions provide one path for turning that inspiration into action. Yet access to meaningful research is not equal for all students. A study from the University of Toronto … Read more

By Ross Romano What is the heaviest burden you or your organization carry? What could you do to manage it—or remove it entirely? How much more effective might you become once that burden is gone? As the year ends, many of us review accomplishments and set new goals. Those reviews often focus on familiar business … Read more

By Garrett Smiley Our traditional schooling system is ill-equipped to prepare students for today’s rapidly changing world, and it will be even less ready for the near-future realities shaped by artificial intelligence. AI is becoming a versatile tool across industries: cleaning and organizing data, editing writing, generating visuals, and streamlining workflows. But its trajectory points … Read more

By Zach Vander Veen Across much of the world right now, parents are stepping into the role of teacher, or acting as hybrid educators when children are at home because of COVID surges or teacher shortages. In this prolonged pandemic context, many caregivers and educators are getting a crash course in instruction. A common question … Read more

By A. Mercedes Nalls, Ph.D. Faculty member, School of Education at American Public University Making choices about education and careers is something we all face. When weighing options, do you rely only on your own thinking, or do you reach out to others for input? If you ask for help, who do you consult? Understanding … Read more

Written by: Robyn Shulman Preface: This article is not about online classes or replacing classroom teachers with technology. We need both skilled teachers and useful technology; digital tools should serve as a supplement to teaching, not as a substitute. There is an ongoing and often heated conversation about the role of education technology and how … Read more

Welcome to our ongoing thought-leadership series with 51Talk. In this installment we speak with Isaac Johnson-Tyas, who recently joined 51Talk to strengthen support for teachers and to improve internal operations. Isaac works behind the scenes to connect teacher communication, recognition, and socialization efforts with operational decision-making, helping to bridge two cultures for better educational outcomes. … Read more

Listen to the latest episode of the EduJedi Report podcast Host LeiLani Cauthen sits down with Dr. Barbara Nemko, Napa County Superintendent of Schools at the Napa County Office of Education in California, to compare how the 2009 ARRA stimulus was used and how the CARES Act funding is intended to function for K–12 schools … Read more