Tutoring significantly enhances student achievement, engagement, and attitudes toward learning. Well-designed, sustainable programs are key to ensuring lasting impact. During the edLeader Panel “Every Student, Every Need: A Fireside Chat on Scaling Personalized Tutoring with Purpose,” leading voices in education shared practical methods, tools, and insights for implementing scalable, outcomes-driven tutoring programs.
The nationwide teacher shortage has left many schools understaffed and struggling to find qualified educators. Thankfully, there’s an untapped resource that could solve this dilemma—paraprofessionals.
How do you ensure teacher professional development makes a difference? During the edLeader Panel “Securing Student Success Through Transformative Teacher PD,” seasoned pros from schools across the U.S. rolled up their sleeves and answered the most pressing questions about transforming teacher training.
It seems obvious: early language learning in Pre-K and kindergarten forms an essential foundation for education. However, when educators talk about language, they are often referring to reading skills and not oral language.
Teachers strive to personalize learning for every student, but between time, the ability to quickly access data, and individual student needs, they’re under a lot of pressure. It’s no surprise that teacher burnout is rising, and more teachers than ever are leaving education. Fortunately, AI can help.
A student talks about serial killers with friends in school. His comments raise a red flag about a possible violent threat. He is reported to the school leadership, who must act in response.
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of K-12 teachers overall. However, the lack of Black educators in the pipeline has lasted even longer and is especially concerning. When children have role models who look like them, who come from their culture and share their experiences, they tend to make a stronger connection with the teacher and the value of their education.
Even excellent educational programs fail without support and consistency, so it’s crucial that leaders at all levels of education know how to keep everyone on the same page when implementing new curricula and initiatives in schools.
Thinking about AI in the classroom brings up two common refrains from educators: “Are they trying to replace me?” and “Oh great, something else to incorporate into my work day.”
Relationships are a foundational part of students’ school lives, shaping almost everything about their school experience. Positive developmental relationships make students feel included and engaged, while helping them succeed.