Tackling the Middle School Reading Crisis
From rising academic expectations to gaps in foundational skills left from earlier grades, many middle schoolers aren’t reading at grade level. Discover why this crisis matters and how educators and ed-partners can respond with meaningful support.
School Choice
Beyond headlines and politics, school choice is about real families weighing real options — from charters to microschools, hybrid models, and more. Discover why understanding the lived experience of choice matters for educators, districts, and solution providers alike.
More Than a Number: Why Understanding Teachers Matters
Behind every classroom are teachers with unique challenges and expertise. Discover why going beyond surface metrics to understand educators deeply can transform how ed-tech teams build, sell, and support solutions.
Why Every Dollar Counts in the Classroom
With shrinking budgets and rising costs, teachers are making tough decisions about where funds go. Discover why every dollar counts—and how educators stretch resources to support learning.
What Teachers Can Teach Ed-Tech Teams About Keeping Things Organized
What if your team ran as smoothly as a well-managed classroom? Discover organizational strategies inspired by teachers that help ed-tech teams streamline work, prioritize what matters, and support schools more effectively.
The Heart of the Classroom: What 2025’s Staffing Trends Really Mean
From persistent staffing gaps to innovative roles and deeper student support, this piece reveals why the heart of education lies in people — and how understanding staffing trends can help schools keep that heartbeat strong.
Funding Futures: How Shifts in Education Dollars Are Reshaping Classrooms
This year’s funding adjustments are not just figures on spreadsheets or topics in budget meetings. They are tangible, felt in the very heart of our education system-in classrooms, teacher lounges, and school hallways.
Celebrating National STEAM Day, November 8th
Every November 8th, National STEM/STEAM Day shines a spotlight on the communities that help children explore their passions in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. It’s a day to celebrate curiosity, encourage lifelong learning, and inspire the next generation of innovators. With employment in STEM occupations projected to grow by 10.4% between 2023 and 2033, […]
Rethinking the Teacher Pipeline: Local Talent, Lasting Impact
Discover how traditional and non-traditional students are reshaping higher education, plus the opportunities this shift creates for education vendors.
How Traditional and Non-Traditional Students Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education
Discover how traditional and non-traditional students are reshaping higher education, plus the opportunities this shift creates for education vendors.
Back-to-School Season: Smart Strategies for Education Vendors to Support Teachers and Schools
Back-to-school isn’t just a sales window—it’s an opportunity to show up for educators. This article shares smart, empathetic strategies for vendors to offer real support, simplify decisions, and foster long-term partnerships with schools.
More Than Headlines: Why Civic and Media Literacy Must Be Taught in Every Classroom
From parsing headlines to spotting bias and misinformation, today’s students face unprecedented challenges in navigating information. Learn why teaching civic and media literacy in every classroom is key to preparing informed, thoughtful citizens.
The Gap Year Goes Mainstream Why More High School Grads Are Pressing Pause Before College
More students are pressing pause on the straight-to-college path to explore work, service, travel, or self-discovery first. Discover why gap years are no longer just a luxury, but a meaningful rite of passage for many young adults.
Teachers Rediscovering Their Why: Staying in the Classroom When It’s Hard to Stay
When the demands of teaching feel overwhelming, what keeps educators in the classroom? Discover stories and insights about rediscovering purpose, resilience, and the deeper reasons teachers keep showing up for students.
Investing in the Future: What Education Vendors Need to Know About Early Literacy Initiatives
From phonics to foundational reading skills, early literacy is a top focus for educators — and a big opportunity for vendors who can meet schools where they are. Discover why early literacy matters and how to position your product for impact.
Let Kids Be Kids: The Importance of Play in Education
Play isn’t just fun — it’s critical to how children grow, learn, and thrive. This piece explores why play supports social skills, cognitive development, and emotional well-being, and why educators and research alike emphasize the need to let kids be kids.
Education Matters Series: The Evolving Landscape of Homeschooling with Meredith Biesinger
Explore the essential role educators play in shaping the minds of future generations and championing the transformative power of education.​
Teacher Burnout
We are a few weeks from the end of the school year. This time of year is exciting, stressful, and…interesting, especially lately. April and May consist of standardized tests, finals, award ceremonies, field days, and celebrations, and it is also time for educators to renew their upcoming school year contracts. 
A Guide to Standardized Testing
Tis the season for…standardized testing. Nationwide, schools are preparing for their state assessments, as teachers and students have been preparing all year for these tests. This preparation involves a rigorous review of the curriculum, practice tests, and targeted interventions for students who may be struggling. Spring isn’t the only thing in the air, as educators […]
A Teacher-Turned-Data Analyst’s Perspective on Testing in Schools
One thing you should know about education is that there’s an acronym for everything from IDEA to FERPA. Teachers do not like wasting time. As a former educator, I can attest to this. ESSA is one of those acronyms. What is ESSA, or as I now call it, School and Student Performance, and how does it affect me?
Navigating Change and Funding for Public Education
The potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education presents a complex landscape of advantages and disadvantages that could significantly impact students, educators, and the educational system as a whole. Looking at it from both sides, here are some potential pros and cons. Pros Cons One of the big questions is funding, and rightly so. […]
What’s Happening in Higher Education
It’s 2025, and the higher education landscape is at a pivotal point. Rapid technological progress, societal shifts, and the ongoing commitment to empower all learners are both exhilarating and daunting. The challenges and opportunities we face necessitate bold initiatives, innovative strategies, and collaborative efforts. Yet, our education system’s resilience in the face of these challenges is a testament to its strength and adaptability, providing reassurance in uncertain times. 
How to Prepare and Stay Positive During Policy Shifts in Higher Education
Change is inevitable. When a new administration steps in, change is bound to happen. Change isn’t always a bad thing and is often necessary. The biggest hurdle to overcome in higher education right now is how to overcome and adapt to these changes while providing a fair and quality education to adult students.
Education Matters Series: Returning to Intention with Meredith Biesinger
Explore the essential role educators play in shaping the minds of future generations and championing the transformative power of education.​