Start Fresh this New Year

A Fresh Start for the New Year As we step into a new year, many of us are tempted to reflect on our goals and aspirations. Maybe you’ve already stumbled on a New Year’s resolution, or perhaps you haven’t quite settled on one yet. But here’s the good news: the year is still young, and…

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‘Banned Book Club’, Anime and Third Spaces: How to Get Teens Really Reading 

‘Banned Book Club’, Anime and Third Spaces: How to Get Teens Really Reading 

Lately, the internet discourse is about how students don’t know how to read full books. And notably, reading test scores are down, so it’s no wonder educators are searching for solutions. Middle school readers often have momentum from elementary school reading habits — like read-alouds, interactive reading in the classroom and making connections to real…

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AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches

The post AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Customized AI Prompts for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders (2 Pages – 42 Prompts) Transform how you work with this curated collection of 42 powerful AI prompts, designed exclusively for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders in K–12 education. These prompts are…

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Staying Healthy when Teaching

It seems that every January, we all vow to make this the year we get fit. But what does that even mean? You don’t have to be running marathons every weekend to be healthy. So let’s make this the year we prioritize health, on all levels, without making hefty resolutions and stretching ourselves too thin….

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House Passes Social Security Fairness Act to Address WEP and GPO Reductions

House Passes Social Security Fairness Act to Address WEP and GPO Reductions

Today in the Oval Office, President Biden Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing two statutes that have reduced payouts to public sector workers, including teachers, for decades. “The bill I’m signing today is about a simple proposition,” Biden said before signing the Social Security Fairness Act. “Americans who have worked hard all their…

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99 Problems: Why Time Spent Refining the Problem Space is a Critical Part of Entrepreneurial Mindset

99 Problems: Why Time Spent Refining the Problem Space is a Critical Part of Entrepreneurial Mindset

By: Miranda Canniff This past summer was the 10th iteration of Nalukai Academy’s Summer Startup Camp for Hawai’i high school students. Every year since its inception, the camp has evolved––driven by feedback from Nalukai alumni, facilitators, and community members––from its beginnings as a technology focused “hacker camp” to a culturally-grounded entrepreneurship learning lab.  Over the…

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