By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark A 17-year-old high school student recently walked into a high-stakes examination without the accommodations he had relied on for years. This decision was not made by school administrators; it was his. He explained, “All my life they gave me modifications, adaptations, or adjustments. In 10th grade I realized those … Read more

By Kevin Dorsey, Ed.D. Although many schools have returned to regular, in-person schedules, preparing for future closures remains essential. When a district needs to close for weather, infrastructure failures, transportation problems, or other disruptions, the ability to switch immediately to remote instruction ensures that learning continues without altering scheduled school days, extending the calendar, or … Read more

The Education Today Podcast In this episode of the Education Today podcast, LeiLani Cauthen, CEO of the Learning Counsel, discusses how school districts are accelerating the digital transition during the pandemic and why a strong focus on student identity is essential for successful remote learning. The conversation covers practical strategies districts are using to move … Read more

Nation of Makers Launches to Expand Access to Making, Creativity, and Local Innovation New independent nonprofit will help ensure more Americans have access to the spaces, communities, and tools that enable them to make, innovate, and build—rather than simply consume. The grassroots Maker Movement has helped reshape entrepreneurship, education, workforce development, manufacturing, community revitalization, and … Read more

Op-Ed Contribution Dr. Stanley Fields, President of Morton College, Cicero, Illinois. As a new academic year begins, we welcome another cohort of students, faculty and staff to campus. While the rhythm of a school year may seem familiar, the work we do at Morton College in Cicero, IL is anything but routine. Each semester brings … Read more

By Robert Iskander In remote and hybrid learning environments, accurately measuring student engagement is the essential starting point for improving outcomes. Virtual and hybrid learning models have opened new possibilities for many students, offering flexibility and access to diverse resources. Yet for others, these models introduce real obstacles — limited access to reliable devices or … Read more

Why Digital Citizenship Matters for Today’s Youth By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. We are living through an era of rapid digital innovation. Technology evolves quickly and connects us in ways that were unimaginable a generation ago. Young people today are digital natives: many have never known life without constant Internet access, instant communication, smartphones, and on-demand … Read more

Bob Lenz and PBLWorks: Advancing Project-Based Learning Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. By Kenna McHugh Bob Lenz has served as CEO of the Buck Institute for Education’s PBLWorks since 2015. He brought to the role deep experience in project-based … Read more

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