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.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Trending: Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool
Homeschooling has experienced an unprecedented surge, initially driven by the pandemic-induced shift to the remote learning model. However, five years later, we are in a post-pandemic education system in which more and more families are choosing to homeschool. In 2019, approximately 2.5 million students were homeschooled in the United States. However, this number has risen […]
2025: The Return of Intention
2025: The Return of Intention As a new year begins, people often reflect and think about how they want this new year to be different from the previous year. A trend in parents’ responses has been, “We want our time back.” Parent’s schedules are chock-full of work and home responsibilities, not to mention their children’s […]
Top 5 Education Trends for 2025
Top 5 Education Trends for 2025 Happy New Year! 2025 is here, and with it comes current and upcoming school year trends. Fortunately, all trends point towards what’s best for students and teachers as technology and education evolve. Rise of Skill-Based Education As the trend of skill-based education rises, educators play a crucial role in […]
English Language Learners: Confidence & Communication
English Language Learners: Confidence & Communication When we hear the term ELL or English Language Learners, it can often be overwhelming. As educators, we are presented with various hurtles all the time. But what happens if a student doesn’t speak your native language? Or if they are new to the country and can’t communicate with […]
How Community Based Resources Helps Schools and Students Thrive
How Community Based Resources Helps Schools and Students Thrive It’s a powerful truth that schools have the potential to evolve into vibrant community centers, enriching everyone with diverse learning experiences and resources. However, many schools currently close their doors after classes, missing out on opportunities to engage and support the entire community. Let’s envision a future […]
Real-Time Teaching Experience for College Students Majoring in Education
Real-Time Teaching Experience for College Students Majoring in Education We’ve all heard the following quote by Benjamin Franklin, where he wisely stated, “”Tell me and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” This has been a cornerstone philosophy for educators, leading to l learning strategies we now call hands-on learning, […]
High Stakes Testing = High Stakes Outcomes: Exploring Test Anxiety in K-12 Students
High Stakes Testing = High Stakes Outcomes: Exploring Test Anxiety in K-12 Students Two words in the education world hold way too much power: Standardized tests. Standardized tests are a mainstay in U.S. education and play a critical role in measuring student’s measured success. However, these tests have a prominent blind spot, as they fail […]
The Importance of Equity and Inclusion in Education
The Importance of Equity and Inclusion in Education Equity and inclusion, these are not just words, they are transformative forces in education and life. Every student, without exception, deserves an equal opportunity to learn and grow, igniting a spark of potential in each of them. Equity and inclusion in education are crucial, especially in increasingly […]
Soft Skills: What Are They & Why Are They Needed In Education?
Soft Skills: What Are They & Why Are They Needed In Education? Hard skills? Soft skills? These are the two key skill sets in education. While hard skills, such as math or science, are measurable and distinct, soft skills are equally crucial but more challenging to track or measure. Soft skills are interpersonal, communication-based skills […]
Hybrid Education
Hybrid Education What is Hybrid Education? Hybrid education, a unique blend of online and in-person learning, offers students the best of both worlds. It provides hands-on learning, fosters social and emotional connections, and allows for a flexible schedule, making it a compelling choice for many. Blended or hybrid learning models are gaining traction in the […]
All About Special Education Advocates
All About Special Education Advocates We often hear the term special education advocate, but what are they, and what do they do? Special education advocates help parents ensure a child’s unique needs are met. They help parents understand available services, interpret test results, and work with schools to plan individualized education programs (IEPs). For a […]