My career spans more than 20 years working with children and adolescents in education and nonprofits. Since joining Sandy Hook Promise in 2022, my focus has been to develop and implement high-impact school safety initiatives and violence prevention programs. This work has given me a profound insight: true school safety requires a holistic approach, extending well beyond the school grounds.
In a world where gaining continuous knowledge is not just a choice but a dire necessity, the need to learn more has never been so important.
In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are always looking for effective and efficient ways to absorb course material.
The rapidly evolving generative AI technology is reshaping how students learn smarter this year, rather than harder.
I have the most fun (and delicious) picture book to share with you today! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!, written by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, and published by Feeding Minds Press, is a GEM.
For many college students, landing an internship is the best way to line up a job with graduation because of its invaluable experience and networking opportunities.
Communication is essential for learning, but students with speech and language difficulties face challenges in articulation, comprehension, and verbal expression. These struggles can hinder literacy, participation, and confidence, affecting academic success and social interactions. Without proper support, their overall educational experience and ability to engage effectively in the classroom may suffer.
Great educators aren’t just masters of their subject matter. They are lifelong learners who bring diverse perspectives, adaptability, and real-world experiences into their classrooms. Traveling the world provides an unmatched education that enhances a teacher’s ability to inspire, connect with, and engage students.
We are so excited to share a new book about mentoring teenagers with you. Can We Go to Lunch? Winning, Developing, & Mentoring the Heart of a Teenager is written by Kendra Berry & Kenya Sloan. Read on to learn more, including our author interview with Kendra...
School trips are great opportunities for young minds to learn in a setting that goes beyond their regular classroom. The world has a horde of learning experiences to offer and school trips are a lesson in academics and life skills.
Online gaming has significantly evolved over the last decade. The massive growth began around the early 2010s when casual social gaming became popular. Think classic PC games to console online genres like competitive first-person shooters and massively multiplayer games (MMO gaming).
Picture the average school building, and a number of images will likely spring to mind: long, grey hallways lined with lockers, stuffy classrooms and outdated architecture reminiscent of a prison or a factory, rather than a place for learning.
While this may be true for the cheaper, more standardized “flatpack” schools of previous years, educators and designers are now turning their attention to the effects of school design on learning, and how current buildings can be adapted.