Category: Teaching
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Key points: When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically […]
February 10, 2026
Conditions for Flourishing in Learning + Teaching
Dave sent me his notes from an evening event at our kids’ school about college preparation. Mind you, neither of […]
February 9, 2026
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
Key points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s […]
January 23, 2026
Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections
Key points: Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the […]
January 22, 2026
Reclaiming the academic community: why universities need more than metrics
by Sigurður Kristinsson For decades, talk of “the academic community” has flowed easily through mission statements, strategy documents, and speeches […]
January 20, 2026
Reflective teaching: the “small shifts” that quietly change everything
by Yetunde Kolajo If you’ve ever left a lecture thinking “That didn’t land the way I hoped” (or “That went […]
January 13, 2026
5 tips for educators using video
Key points: When you need to fix your sink, learn how to use AI, or cook up a new recipe, […]
January 9, 2026