The homework debate continues to divide educators, parents, and students. Some advocate for practice at home, believing it solidifies learning, while others argue that homework places unnecessary stress on students and families. Before I go further, I want to note that many educators question the equity of homework in general, because we simply cannot control what students go home to, … Read More
The 5 Things Every Professional Development Should Include
Planning PD for your staff can be stressful. You want to make sure that the time and resources are well spent, your teachers are getting actionable value from it, and that you’re getting what you asked for from your PD provider. Working with schools and districts across the country has allowed our team to create and develop high-quality professional development … Read More
Reading as Rebellion: Empowering Students to Read for Knowledge
In an age dominated by social media, video content, and endless digital distractions, inspiring students to read for pleasure—beyond school assignments—can be challenging. However, what if we reframed reading as an act of rebellion? Encouraging students to read not because they have to but because they want to can transform how they perceive books, knowledge, and the power of independent … Read More
AI Skills are Becoming the New Literacy
It feels like things are changing faster than we can keep up with, doesn’t it? Particularly in education, it seems like things are moving so fast that there is no way a textbook can keep up with it all. Heck, even some of the amazing apps we’ve grown to love over the last decade don’t seem to have what it … Read More
Why Spring is the Best Time for Outdoor Learning (And How to Get Started)
After a long winter of being cooped up indoors, it’s time to get outside and start exploring. Spring is the perfect time to get outside with your students and start experiencing the joy and wonder of outdoor learning. As the winter changes to spring, our world is bursting with new life. So why not use it as a chance to … Read More