Article Summary AI is changing how students interact with learning, but its biggest impact may be on executive function.This post explores how increased AI use can reduce opportunities for students to practice essential executive functioning skills like cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, response inhibition, and working memory. Drawing on the work of executive functioning specialist Jodi Ridzi, it offers practical ways … Read More
Chaos to Calm: Cafeteria
Article Summary A chaotic cafeteria isn’t inevitable. It’s a systems issue.This post shares five proven strategies schools can use to transform the lunchroom from noisy and stressful into a calm, respectful, and inclusive environment. With clear expectations, structure, and intentional design, lunch can become a positive part of the school day that supports student well-being and learning. Cafeteria chaos can … Read More
Meaningful Collaboration: Parent Teacher Conferences
TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read) Parent-Teacher Conferences are More than Grade Updates. When approached with intention, they become powerful opportunities for meaningful collaboration between educators and families. This post outlines practical strategies for preparing, conducting, and following up on parent-teacher conferences in ways that build trust, strengthen communication, and support student success. Parent-teacher conferences work best when they are collaborative, … Read More
Computer Science Education Week and its Impact on Students
Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), first established in 2009, is a national initiative that champions the importance of computer science education across the United States. Born from a partnership among organizations like Google, Intel, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), CSEdWeek continues to grow as a movement that inspires students and empowers educators to bring computational thinking into every classroom. … Read More
Planning An Inclusive Thanksgiving for K–12 Classrooms
Rethinking the story we tell Thanksgiving, as it is commonly celebrated in the United States, carries a complex and often misunderstood history. Traditionally portrayed as a harmonious feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, this narrative simplifies a much deeper story—one that reflects broader themes of colonization, resilience, and cultural misunderstanding. The Wampanoag people, who aided the English settlers, had already … Read More