The Promise of Multicultural Education
The Promise of Multicultural Education First, what is multicultural education? Multicultural education is any form of education or teaching that incorporates the histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds. At the classroom level, for example, teachers may modify or incorporate lessons to reflect the cultural diversity of the students in a […]
The Importance of STEM Education
The Importance of STEM Education STEM…STEAM… we’ve all heard these acronyms for years. What do they stand for? And why are they important? The education sector has identified the need to build world-class talent in science and mathematics. From K-12 to Higher Education, lawmakers, universities, and companies are now developing innovative strategies to strengthen Science, […]
Is Summer School Effective?
Is Summer School Effective? Is summer school effective? Yes or no? Summer school is often associated with bored students staring out the window, but it can be a beneficial experience. It can help students compensate for learning losses, improve their grades, take specialized classes, and prepare them for college. However, research shows that summer school […]
Navigating the Landscape of School Leadership
Discover the nuanced world of educational leadership and the top strategies to engage with school leaders more effectively.
The Impact of Blockchain in Education on Tomorrow’s Learning Landscape
Discover how businesses in education are driving blockchain adoption in schools. Shape a secure, transparent future for learning.
Leaders Leave Too: The Unspoken Crisis of School Leaders Resigning
Leaders Leave Too: The Unspoken Crisis of School Leaders Resigning There’s a lot of talk about teachers leaving the classroom and the education field altogether. Many people are more or less aware that America is experiencing a teacher shortage. Although their personal reasons vary, the current teacher shortage typically falls into three categories: overworked, underpaid, […]
Data-Driven Strategy (Part 2: Engaging School Decision Makers in a Post-ESSER Environment): with Mike LeClare and Verlan Stephen
Agile Video Series Data-Driven Strategy Part 2 Engaging School Decision Makers in a Post-ESSER Environment with Mike LeClare + Verlan Stephens Watch Now In the second installment of this video series, Mike and Verlan will discuss: Timely insights and surprising trends revealed in the latest ESSA data reporting The importance of real-time data to understand […]
Data Clean-Up: Preparing Your Education Database for the Next Purchasing Cycle
Discover the importance of data hygiene in reaching educational stakeholders effectively and how to align your database for the next purchasing cycle.
G.A.M.E.S. for the Classoom
G.A.M.E.S. for the Classoom I recently attended a professional development session where the presenter intentionally used the word “play” in the presentation. For years this was an unspoken no-no in our district. Yes, students used educational games but we never said that word because students were learning not playing. There has been a sudden shift […]
Gaming in Classrooms
Gaming in Classrooms As I was writing this piece, I had multiple flashbacks to the 1980s, the decade I first experienced game based learning. To this day, I attribute these gaming experiences as integral to my understanding of my favorite subject – history. However, although the games I was playing were directly related to content, […]
Strengthening Connections with Educational Leaders
Discover the key strategies for effective communication with educational leaders in evolving ecosystems and how data-driven outreach enables success.
Gaming in Higher Education
Gaming in Higher Education Many have seen game-like exercises in K-12 classrooms, but expectations for those pedagogies typically stop at the gates of higher education. Not anymore. On many campuses across the globe, games are also becoming a learning resource at the college level. Although gaming is typically viewed as a pastime or a fun […]
The Shift Towards Non-Traditional Education Models
The Shift Towards Non-Traditional Education Models ascascascas If I was writing this article in the 20th century, “non-traditional” schooling would reference alternatives to public schools like Montessori education, charter schools, or Expeditionary Learning programs. All three represent both the historical trend to offer variety in the way schooling happen and, through their growth, the normalizing […]
Is Elementary Education Shifting Towards Non-Traditional Education Models?
Is Elementary Education Shifting Towards Non-Traditional Education Models? Last week we celebrated National School Choice Week. This is a week where parents are encouraged to learn about all educational options available for their child. Over the past several years, many parents sought other educational school settings for their children. There are a variety of factors […]
AI in the Classroom
AI in the Classroom I was recently asked by a member of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) how my district is addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in our school. Her school system is starting down the road of exploration of AI; specifically, the implications and applications of this game changing technology. As we have started down […]
Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education The discussion of AI and its place in Higher Ed is on the table nationwide. Higher education institutions are joining other companies and organizations in several ways to embrace artificial intelligence for educators and students alike. First things first, what is AI? Thanks to media influences, consumers have varying ideas […]
Data-Driven Strategy (Part 1: Engaging School Decision Makers in a Post-ESSER Environment): with Mike LeClare and Verlan Stephens
Agile Video Series Data-Driven Strategy Part 1 Engaging School Decision Makers in a Post-ESSER Environment with Mike LeClare + Verlan Stephens Watch Now In the first installment of this video series, Mike and Verlan will discuss: Knowing your districts Key factors that help businesses effectively visualize the current market landscape Proven strategies for aligning your […]
The Swinging Pendulum of Elementary Education
The Swinging Pendulum of Elementary Education When I first began teaching 25 years ago I heard the phrases “the pendulum swings” or “same idea, but different name.” Now I understand what those teachers meant because I too have seen trends come and go. Whether you are working with a new educator or a veteran teacher, […]
First Year Teachers vs. Veteran Teachers: The Secondary Edition
First Year Teachers vs. Veteran Teachers: The Secondary Edition We all have our influential core convictions regarding education. Whether the topic is classroom management, instructional practices, or year long schooling, our beliefs are the collection of our experiences. To specify, by “experiences” I am referring to things like the content (reading, podcasts, videos) we engage […]
Where is Higher Education Headed?
Where is Higher Education Headed? Like every other education sector, the landscape of Higher Education has had to pivot several times over the last four years. Undoubtedly, COVID-19 caused change in schools and the need to modify and adapt just about everything. However, education trends have also changed, and technology has certainly contributed to a […]
First Year Teachers vs. Veteran Teachers: The Elementary Edition
First Year Teachers vs. Veteran Teachers: The Elementary Edition As a stakeholder, knowing the perspectives of various educators will help you target your marketing to better meet the diverse needs of educators. Last year my future daughter in law, Hailey Carlson, was gearing up to do her student teaching. She has since graduated and started […]
Options for Educators Outside of the Elementary Classroom
Options for Educators Outside of the Elementary Classroom There are a variety of reasons educators are leaving the profession. However, post-pandemic research regarding the turnover in the teaching profession includes an interesting insight. They indicated that educators are leaving their previous job, but staying in education and some hold different jobs within the same district. […]
Accommodating Special Needs Learners in Higher Education
Accommodating Special Needs Learners in Higher Education How does special education factor into higher education? Special education has a home in higher ed. However, it looks completely different than the K-12 sector. One significant difference is that there is no special education placement or an IEP in higher education. The IEP process only applies to […]
Takeaways from EdWeek Market Brief Summit 2023
Unlock the secrets of school budgets and purchasing cycles, and how businesses in the education sector can introduce more effective strategies for outreach.