CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced Chicago-resident Lisa Hanneman as its new Chief Development Officer. With 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, Hanneman has a proven track record of driving philanthropic growth in both local grassroots, social service agencies and…
The National Center for Education Statistics is a relatively obscure federal agency, but its mission – to collect data on the state of education – affects every public school in the country. Now, this work is under threat because of cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. And that alarms a former Trump…
The National Center for Education Statistics is a relatively obscure federal agency, but its mission – to collect data on the state of education – affects every public school in the country. Now, this work is under threat because of cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. And that alarms a former Trump…
Career Clusters are often narrowly associated with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. While CTE programs are undeniably crucial in providing hands-on training and career exploration, the power of Career Clusters extends far beyond CTE. These Clusters provide a framework for all educational stakeholders to connect learning with real-world career pathways. To truly unlock their…
Key points: Reimagine classrooms and districts as spaces of possibility and innovation Elevating family leadership to foster student success Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership For more news on district transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub As a way to decompress after a day of developing curriculum and managing budgets, HGTV is my relaxation go-to….
Key points: Nearly all counselors said students’ mental health issues significantly impact their own well-being Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist A free mental health navigator targets student well-being For more news on student mental health, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The majority (94 percent) of school counselors believe schools cannot address…
GDJ / Pixabay There are tons of AI-powered tools specifically designed for teachers, and you can find most of them at NOT NECESSARILY THE “BEST,” BUT A LIST OF AI TEACHER PREP SITES. Personally, I don’t think most, if not all, of them are worth paying for. And, in fact, ChatGPT is my favorite…
‘Fire Everywhere.’ How to Find Joy in Teaching Right Now is the headline of one of my recent Ed Week columns. It’s a guest post by educator Christina Torres Cawdery. There has never been a more critical time to teach students the power of words. Here are some excerpts: ‘Fire Everywhere.’ How to Find Joy…
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By now, you may have seen the recent spate of articles bemoaning the plight of the novel, that outdated 18th-century technology that adults have long forsaken and that some schools are beginning to shrug off. The best case against novels goes something like this: They’re long, students don’t read them outside of class, and they…