K 12 Innovation

Bringing Community into the Transformation of K-12 Schools: The Impact of Mentors, Local Voices, and Student Entrepreneurs

As K-12 schools across the U.S. struggle to recover from the learning loss and emotional fallout of the pandemic, a deeper reckoning is underway—one that challenges the very foundation of who’s responsible for educating our children. Despite billions in federal relief, a third of U.S. students are not even reading at a basic level…

Stride at 25: Redefining the Digital Learning Ecosystem for Today’s K–12 Learners

As virtual learning matures and school choice accelerates across the U.S.,the 25th anniversary of Stride Inc. offers a moment to reflect on how far the digital learning ecosystem has come and where it’s headed.. Once known as K12 Inc., the company helped pioneer online education at scale. But in a landscape shaped by evolving…

Educational Choice Isn’t Enough—Implementation Will Make or Break It

The U.S. education landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as more states adopt education savings accounts (ESAs), signaling a broader push toward personalized, parent-directed learning and broader educational choice. With over a dozen states now offering universal ESA programs, debates around school choice have reached a new level of urgency. Throughout 2024, enthusiasm for…

Generative AI tools Is Taking On the Tedious Tasks—Freeing Teachers to Inspire, Mentor, and Elevate Student Thinking

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of engagement in education. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into academic environments, they’re reshaping what productivity, personalization, and pedagogy look like. According to McKinsey’s research, teachers typically spend 20 to 40 percent of their time on tasks that could be automated with today’s technology,…

Rethinking the High School Transcript: ETS and MTC Chart a New Path for Student Success

A major testing organization's acquisition of an alternative transcript platform reflects growing momentum to move beyond traditional grades and standardized me

Mesa’s Team Teaching Model Tackles Teacher Shortage and Accelerates Learning

Pairing educators in classrooms proves to boost retention while freeing teachers to focus on individualized student growth

AI for Teachers Designed to Untether and Empower—Never Replace

Administrative burden is forcing teachers away from students, but targeted AI tools could reclaim classroom time by handling repetitive tasks

Tackling All That K-12 Schools Try to Do: The Solutions

Schools grapple with impossible mandates while emerging technologies challenge how education's expanding mission should be divided among institutions

What K-12 Education System Tries to Do And Where It Misses

American schools struggle to balance expanding social missions with declining literacy proficiency among core student populations

How School Districts Can Pay Vendors Based on Student Outcomes

School districts are rethinking vendor payments to align spending with actual improvements in student learning

The DisruptED World of Math Education with Phyllis Hillwig at Eurekii

Tutoring platforms are reshaping how students overcome pandemic-related math deficits and rediscover confidence in the subject

Transforming Classrooms with STEM: A Teacher’s Journey with 3D Printing

One educator's experiment with additive manufacturing reveals how hands-on technology reshapes student engagement and learning outcomes

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Education and Modern Needs: Why School Educators Need to Shift Focus to Durable Skills Part 1 of 2

Schools must reimagine curricula to equip students with adaptable competencies that outlast technological change

From Academia to Real-World Success: The Essential Shift Needed in Math Education Focus

Students are losing ground because schools aren't teaching the math that actually matters in the workplace

Recapping Education in an Era of Disruptive Innovations: Navigating the Tides of Change in Education

Disruptive innovations are forcing educators to rethink what success means and how traditional learning models must evolve

Advancing Teaching: Reshaping Education in a Post-Pandemic World

Educational leaders are shifting focus from traditional models to skills-based learning that prioritizes adaptability and economic mobility

Exploring Strategic Scheduling with Timely: A Key to Managing Educational Fiscal Challenges

Schools facing budget crises are discovering that optimized scheduling can unlock significant operational savings and resource efficiency

How do Americans Define Success?

Americans are rethinking what it means to succeed beyond traditional markers of education and wealth

Amateur Radio, Shaping Today’s Minds: From the Classroom to Space

Students who master radio communication skills gain hands-on experience that translates directly into higher-paying tech careers

Virtual Learning is Disrupting Education

Technology is fundamentally reshaping how students learn, creating unprecedented access to education beyond traditional classroom walls

School-Based Clinics Are Revolutionizing Healthcare on Campuses, Providing Wider Access to Health Services

Most schools lack mental health services, leaving students without critical support when they need it most

How Humor & Education Go Together

Laughter in the classroom boosts retention and engagement, making learning stick with students far longer than traditional methods alone

Equipping Teachers with Automated Tools to Focus on Engagement

Educators shift focus from paperwork to student connection as automation handles administrative burden

Modern Educators: Resilience, Revolution & Key Industry Trends 2023

Behind the classroom door, educators face mounting pressures that schools are only beginning to address through integrated support systems

Systems Replacement in K-12 Education

Schools are ditching outdated infrastructure to build learning environments designed for tomorrow's workforce demands