Educators

From Ideas to Solutions: How Students Can Solve Real-World Problems

As a former yearbook advisor for over 20+ years, I have seen firsthand how real-world challenges, student voice and choice,…

5 months ago

How Family Engagement Tools Are Transforming K–12 Education

Years ago, working parents received the occasional newsletter or a mid-year conference to learn how their child was doing in…

6 months ago

Confronting AI Cheating in K–12 While Embracing Responsible Innovation

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and anxiety across the K–12 education landscape. From accelerating lesson…

6 months ago

The Art Room Reopens: Why Safety Must Be Our First Masterpiece

Each fall, as students step into the art room, their eyes are wide with possibility. They see brushes, canvases, clay,…

6 months ago

AI Assessments in Schools: Faster Feedback, Better Learning, Smarter Classrooms

Assessments are foundational in education—guiding instruction, identifying gaps, and informing curriculum planning. However, traditional methods can be slow, labor-intensive, and…

6 months ago

How to Welcome New Teachers: Building a School Culture of Connection and Belonging

Walking into a new school can feel like the first day of high school all over again: unfamiliar hallways, unknown…

6 months ago

To Ban or Not to Ban? Cellphones in the Classroom

Walk into almost any classroom today, and you’ll find the same quiet battle playing out: a teacher mid-lesson, a student…

6 months ago

Social Media and Screen Addiction: A Growing Threat to Youth Mental Health

Teens4TeensHelp.org is a free online resource that features teen voices and stories of recovery to help other teens facing mental…

6 months ago

After the Rainbow: A Cautionary Tale of Chemistry and Carelessness

The “Rainbow Flame Experiment” is a visually stunning demonstration often used to capture students’ interest in chemistry. By burning metal…

6 months ago

AI Impact on Special Education

Twenty years ago, my mornings as a special education teacher began with balancing stacks of thick files, handwritten notes, and…

6 months ago