糖心传媒

Opinion

Supporting teachers is step one to strengthening school culture and climate

When I ask educators, 鈥淗ow鈥檚 it going or how can we help?鈥 They often just sigh.

Why execution wins the district leadership race

糖心传媒s don鈥檛 fail for lack of ideas, they fail at the junctions: between central office and schools, strategy and execution, ambition and alignment.

What the 2024鈥25 school year taught us about transportation

The 2024鈥25 school year will be remembered as a turning point for student transportation. It laid bare the evolving demands.

It’s time to believe every child is capable of greatness

Are we teaching students to follow directions or to find their voice? Are you organizing learning around safety or around possibility?

Why we all need a coach and a large-language model

After nearly two decades serving as a superintendent, I鈥檝e learned that experience alone does not ensure wisdom. Reflection does.

How visual notifications protect more people in emergencies

Visual notifications communicate the urgency of the situation and the appropriate action to take, maximizing safety for everyone on campus.

Why AI and financial literacy belong in every high school

A recent graduate writes that it's time to make AI and financial literacy as central to education as math and reading. Because the future is already here.

How to combine the science of reading with the science of learning

To move past building students鈥 basic decoding knowledge, educators need to connect the science of reading with the science of learning.

Language access isn鈥檛 just a courtesy鈥攊t鈥檚 a civil right

When parents can鈥檛 access educational services in their native language, children often fall into the role of ad hoc interpreter.

Career-connected learning: These states are leading the way

States are charging ahead with engaging career-connected learning that integrates career exploration, skill-building, and work-based learning experiences.

The costs of 鈥榬esisting change鈥 for a new pipeline of teachers

Throughout the past several months the governor and state legislators of Illinois have been working to pass legislation that would allow the Illinois Community colleges to start offering baccalaureate degrees.

How better K12 data systems lift our lowest performers

While most states saw declines among their lowest-performing students, Mississippi stands as a remarkable exception.

Two jobs, one desk: Hidden seasons of district leadership

When someone lands their first district leadership role, I like to offer a lighthearted welcome: 鈥淐ongratulations! You now get to work half-days... you can choose the first 12 hours or the second.鈥

How to design learning spaces that support student mental health

In today鈥檚 education landscape, schools are more than just centers for learning; they are integral to the holistic development and well-being of students.

Multilingual learners: How your district can better support them

Linguistic equity starts with recognizing that multilingual learners bring unique strengths to the classroom.

School safety depends on a balance of security and privacy

As schools bolster security measures, FERPA and other privacy laws require thoughtful implementation that protects both student safety and personal data.

5 ways AI transforms libraries into dynamic learning hubs

AI is giving librarians and their team the time and tools to do what they do best鈥攃onnect, guide and inspire.

How integrated assessment data gives teachers more quality time

Ensuring teachers have tools that work for them in their effort to help every student succeed is non-negotiable because every minute of the school day matters.

5 ways administrators can empower STEM teachers and engage students

Creating a thriving STEM program doesn鈥檛 come from a single initiative鈥攊t comes from a mindset of support, trust and shared purpose.

Non-binary students are lost in the data. States can help

Each June, schools hang rainbow flags and celebrate Pride Month鈥攂ut without inclusive data systems, many non-binary students remain invisible in the places where they learn.

Why Gen Z has a new nickname: ‘Toolbelt generation’

Gen Z is leading the charge as the toolbelt generation, but the focus on skilled trades goes beyond manual work to many technology fields.

A leader’s game plan: How to make more time for the most important tasks

All leaders must devote some time to聽transactional realities. But to become transformational, your greatest success must come from connecting with and empowering people.

Emergency room to operating room: How to transform your tech department

In many school districts, the technology department operates under constant pressure, responding to outages, fixing broken devices, and troubleshooting system failures at a moment's notice.

Fueling the future: Why student transportation deserves national attention

Budget cuts could hit transportation services that ensure students with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness can access school safely and reliably.

How to lead through uncertainty: Essential skills for superintendents

Guiding a district through unpredictable challenges requires more than administrative expertise鈥攊t demands visionary leadership, adaptability and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of the entire learning community.

From piecemeal to principled: Why you need an AI governance manifesto

A governance manifesto acts as a 鈥淣orth Star,鈥 aligning every AI effort with shared district priorities and ensuring cohesive implementation.

5 questions every school should ask about new technology

Efficiency isn鈥檛 about doing more with less. It鈥檚 about making intentional choices that align with your mission.

Uplifting tomorrow鈥檚 leaders by celebrating their history

How North Thurston Public Schools and the Nisqually Tribal Council are partnering to make Native Studies a pillar of a rich and diverse curriculum.

Creativity is the skill AI can鈥檛 replace鈥攁nd schools shouldn鈥檛 ignore

If we want to prepare young people for an AI-dominated world, we must champion learning models that inspire creativity, persistence and collaboration.

Innovation schools are retaining teachers. Here is how

Just as innovation schools have reinvented K12 for underserved students, they are shaking up how underappreciated teachers are hired, trained and supported.

Digital mapping: How to speed up school emergency response

Digital mapping will not remove every risk, but the evidence is clear: it shortens response times, strengthens teamwork and saves lives.

Early literacy: How to implement programs that start strong

Literacy isn鈥檛 just a single classroom, single-subject issue鈥攊t鈥檚 a community effort. When we build the foundation together, we build better readers for life.

Dig into these benchmarks on AI and cybersecurity

CoSN recently released the 2025 State of EdTech 糖心传媒 Report. It provides important benchmarks on emerging AI technologies and evolving cybersecurity measures.

7 strategies for preschool learning that will last

Preschool educators face the unique challenge of balancing structure with flexibility, fostering independence while providing support, and building academic readiness through play.

Rethinking bus safety as key to the student experience

We see our buses as rolling classrooms鈥攅xtensions of our district culture and climate.