What 500 doorsteps taught me about getting kids back to school
Families want their kids in school, and schools want their students back--the missing piece is usually someone willing to show up and ask the right question
I know the feeling when a letter from school shows up at the house. Nobody opens one of those smiling. Most of the time, the letter tells a family something they already know and nothing about what they actually need.
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The power of one: How the school librarian can help schools do more with less
Technology initiatives, curriculum mandates, instructional frameworks, new programs, new platforms, new expectations, and professional development. Every year — and sometimes every month — something else is added to teachers’ plates. The result can be fragmentation, burnout, and a lack of focus.
Why learning can’t stop when the lesson ends
The lesson goes well. The student follows the explanation, works through problems with the teacher, asks a good question or two, and leaves feeling like the material finally makes sense. Three days later, facing a similar problem alone, they’re stuck again.
The future of educational equity isn’t just more resources–it’s more access to experiences
When we talk about educational equity, the conversation usually focuses on resources. Do students have highly qualified teachers? Updated textbooks? Modern science labs? Reliable internet access? Those are all important questions.
Vibe coding: 3 easy steps to classroom magic
No matter where you turn today, it feels as though people just can’t stop talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Suddenly it’s become a part of our workspace, our entertainment, the tools we use for shopping and paying bills, but perhaps most notably, it’s quickly found its way into our classrooms.
Helping students discover they belong in science
Growing up, science was my least favorite subject. That usually surprises people when they learn I’m a middle school science teacher. That’s the hard thing about science. The way we…
Year-round K-12 recruitment can win the talent pipeline and retention game
A recent report making national headlines reveals a stark reality: The “learning recession” that started well before the pandemic is still with us.
Standardize to sustain: Building a resilient K-12 technology strategy
A K-12 device purchase sets years of work in motion. Long after the procurement paperwork is signed, district teams are left to deploy, secure, repair, update, and eventually replace student and staff devices.
We urgently need to rethink media literacy education–here’s how I did
In my classroom, I see students make rapid judgments about information they encounter online, but struggle to explain why they trust it and if it is trustworthy.
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Evaluations That Elevate: Moving Your District From Compliance to Growth
What if evaluation felt less like paperwork and more like progress? Observation cycles, rubric scoring, summative ratings, SLOs, and growth plans shouldn’t live in disconnected systems. Explore how one platform helps HR directors, superintendents, and instructional leaders bring it all together — for every employee, every role, every district.
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Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way?
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges
Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
