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In this blog post, Dr. Catlin Tucker, a blended learning expert, discusses how schools can reimagine traditional education by centering students in their learning. Drawing from her experience, she advocates for instructional models that leverage technology to enhance collaboration, critical thinking, and engagement.
Supporting adult well-being in schools is no longer just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. As stress levels rise among students, the adults in our schools, particularly those on the front lines, are struggling too. In fact, research shows that teachers are nearly twice as likely to suffer from job-related stress compared to other industries. This ongoing pressure can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression, yet only 2% of schools offer comprehensive mental health and wellness support for staff.
Family engagement is a proven catalyst for student success, but what about families who seem disengaged? According to Dr. Steve Constantino, a former school leader and expert on family engagement, the key lies in changing our approach.
School leadership has always been challenging, but the aftermath of the pandemic has introduced new, complex problems for educators. While schools are adept at tackling technical challenges — like improving math and reading scores using data-driven methods — they now face unprecedented adaptive challenges such as chronic absenteeism, student mental health, and staff retention.
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is becoming an integral part of everyday life in schools, from the tools students and teachers use to the applications driving daily operations. A recent survey by Digital Promise found that 41% of K-12 schools purchased A.I.-enabled edtech within the last year, yet only 25% have formal A.I. usage policies in place. This gap presents a challenge for school leaders, as the technology advances rapidly, outpacing policy development.
Build confidence in the classroom with Jennifer Gonzalez's 5-part framework for powerful lesson design. Learn to create, deliver, and assess impactful lessons that drive student success.
Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework transforms traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces where collaboration and critical thinking thrive, extending beyond math to any subject through seven core learning activities.
Rethinking traditional teacher evaluations can reduce stress, save time, and build confidence, according to Kim Marshall. Instead of formal end-of-year evaluations, Marshall suggests frequent mini-observations. These 10-15 minute meetings, held ten times annually, allow principals to provide timely, constructive feedback. This approach fosters rapport, boosts teacher confidence, and enhances teaching quality, easing the overall stress for both educators and school leaders.
Engaging staff in their careers is just as critical as engaging students in their learning. Amid high stress, absenteeism, and discipline issues, keeping staff engaged can be challenging. In a recent podcast, George Couros emphasized the importance of supporting career growth and empowering teachers, highlighting that engaged educators bridge students to their full potential.
People learn from people — that’s why your instructors have to be as compelling as your content By now, if the phrases, “sit and get” or “sage on the stage” don’t make you want to grab your hair and pull, you clearly haven’t spent enough time sourcing K-12 professional learning. Passive, talking-head professional development has […]
