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For years, schools have heard the mantra: “Do more with less.” But in 2025, that phrase hits differently. With ESSER funds winding down, inflation driving up operational costs, and a nationwide educator shortage continuing to impact classrooms, school and district leaders are being asked to meet…

Education at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School is designed to meet the needs of each student. The school’s mission is to encourage and enable every student to graduate on time with viable college and career options. They decided…

Great schools start with great teachers, but teacher retention and engagement remain urgent challenges. Burnout, workload, and lack of support are driving educators to reconsider their future in the profession. Administrators have a unique opportunity to change that narrative with practical, actionable strategies that make teachers feel valued,…

The LEARNS Act is a comprehensive education reform package that emphasizes teacher salaries, incentives, and new opportunities for student education. Read to learn more about how schools can prepare.

Hillcrest Elementary in Nederland ISD, Texas, is making headlines for its standout academic performance and commitment to student growth. As one of only two elementary schools in their region to earn an “A” rating on the…

South Carolina’s Read to Succeed (R2S) Act, first passed in 2014 and significantly revised by Act 114 in 2024, continues to reshape how schools approach literacy in the early grades. With the summer fast approaching, schools and districts are once again preparing to…

How often do we pour time and energy into grading student work, only to watch them glance at the score and toss the assignment aside? In too many classrooms, summative assessments signal the end of learning when they should be an opportunity to start a new cycle of…

As the school year draws to a close, educators everywhere face a familiar challenge: how to maintain student focus, motivation, and achievement during the final stretch. These last 20 days are often packed with celebrations, assessments, and interruptions—but they also offer a powerful window for reinforcing learning, addressing…

Summer is a valuable time for educators—not just for rest and recharge, but also for professional growth. According to a national RAND study, 99% of U.S. teachers engage in some form of professional development (PD) over the summer—and the majority say…