Learning–real, informal, authentic, and lifelong learning–can ‘begin’ with just about anything. In that way, this is obviously not an exhaustive list. Nor am I implying that these are ‘the best’ starting points or that they… 12 Authentic Starting Points For Learning – TeachThought

The plane is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Trump said he would be “stupid” to turn it down, suggesting that it could be converted quickly to be ready for use as a presidential aircraft. But… ‘Waste of Taxpayer Dollars’: What It Will Take to Transform the Qatari Jet Into Air Force One

BOULDER, CO (March 18, 2025)— In this month’s episode of NEPC Talks Education, Christopher Saldaña discusses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), educational measurement, and the federal role in education and assessment with Andrew… NEPC Talks Education: Understanding NAEP, Educational Progress, and the Federal Role in K-12 Education and Assessment

How To Realize The Full Value Of Strategic Learning Investments In today’s corporate world, where companies are faced with the challenges of digital transformation, globalization, and talent retention, making an investment in the Learning and… Managed Learning Environments: Measuring ROI

Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of public and private education systems, we are tasked with the insurmountable: overcome a… Teach Students To Think Irrationally

On Thursday, over 10 grueling hours behind the barbed wire of the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, where Khalil is being held, his lawyers called on experts via videoconference to convince the judge to grant… Mahmoud Khalil Told a Judge His Deportation Could Be a Death Sentence. Here’s Why

BOULDER, CO (March 25, 2025)—The role of standardized test scores in college admissions is evolving, with many institutions shifting away from the SAT and ACT. In their absence, high school GPA has become the primary… Review of an Interesting New Approach to Evaluating High School Achievement

Promoting Interactive Learning In Podcasts With 5 Easy Steps Podcasts have become a staple in education, gaining popularity among eLearning developers and online learners. There are various reasons for that, but the ones that stand… How To Encourage Interactive Learning Through Podcasts

If correctly prepared for, a Socratic seminar can be a powerful catalyst for social learning. Many teachers we know have remarked that individual and collective insights and experiences from Socratic seminars are the moments that… The Definition Of A Socratic Seminar

Shortly after that, Trump threatened to put a 100% tariff on Barbie-maker Mattel after the company said it would raise prices on some toys due to tariffs. “He won’t sell one toy in the United States,” Trump… Can Retailers Eat Tariffs Without Price Hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe’s Face Pressure

BOULDER, CO (April 8, 2025)—Scholars, advocates, and policymakers have long expressed the concern that many private schools receiving taxpayer subsidies through voucher programs would fail to serve children with disabilities. The Wisconsin Institute for Law… Unreliable Claims on Disability Rates in Report About Wisconsin’s School Voucher Programs

Launching Development Initiatives Based On Workforce Competencies Organizations are now shifting from standard training programs to focusing on developing the competencies of their workers. With this method, workers acquire the information needed as well as… 5 Ways To Implement Competency-Based Workforce Development

1. Brian Johnson: How to teach ‘for’ students, not ‘at’ them Big Idea: Educators should prioritize student engagement by teaching for students, fostering active participation rather than passive reception. In his talk, Brian Johnson emphasizes… 10 Of The Best TEDTalks On Improving Education

The policy’s first action plan the following year had lofty goals: implement safety treatments along at least 13 miles of roadways on the high-injury network each year; assess which speed humps or signage slowed traffic… San Francisco’s Streets Are Still Deadly. These Advocates Want Lurie to Do More About It

BOULDER, CO (April 17, 2025)—Since 2021, 12 states have authorized Education Savings Accounts as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally regulated private schools or pods (mini schools with children of likeminded… Surge in Education Savings Accounts Raises Grave Concerns About Oversight, Equity, Public School Funding, and Civic Life