Student Engagement

Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation Is Reimagining Educational Access Through STEAM, AI, and Community Partnerships

As schools across the United States continue grappling with post-pandemic learning loss, declining student engagement, and shrinking emergency funding, nonprofit organizations are increasingly stepping in to fill critical gaps. Recent national studies on literacy recovery, student engagement, and career-connected learning show that educators are facing significant post-pandemic challenges in keeping students connected to pathways that…

Engineering Education Needs to Be Human-Centered, Purpose-Driven, and Grounded in Real-World Problem Solving

Student disengagement, the rapid rise of AI, and shifting workforce expectations are pushing higher education to rethink how it prepares graduates. Engineering programs—long defined by rigor and technical depth—are now under pressure to stay relevant, improve retention, and produce graduates who can actually solve real-world problems, not just theoretical ones. And the numbers back…

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…

Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based Communities

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources. KEY POINTS: Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective…

Gamifying College Readiness: How Loper Makes the Enrollment Journey More Engaging!

High schoolers are overwhelmed — and not just by homework. The path to college can feel like a maze of forms, essays, and deadlines, with little guidance on where to begin. A recent survey found that nearly three-quarters of students describe the college application process as “difficult.” For many, that difficulty isn’t academic; it’s…

Just Thinking… About How NeuraPoints Equips Students and Teachers to Think Critically and Stay Engaged

Teachers today are facing a new reality: students have instant access to AI tools that can generate answers in seconds. The share of American teens using ChatGPT for assignments has climbed to 26%—twice as many as just two years ago. That shift raises urgent questions about how education should adapt for a generation that…

Just Thinking… About How to Bring Out the Best in Educators and Learners with Dr. Amy Alzina

Across classrooms today, student engagement is proving to be one of the strongest predictors of success. Learners who feel connected and motivated in school are not only more likely to excel academically but also more likely to approach the future with confidence and optimism. As artificial intelligence and other emerging tools reshape what’s possible…

MeetYourClass Heads to NACAC 2025 with a Vision for the Future of Enrollment and Community On Campus

With enrollment numbers slipping and student expectations shifting, colleges are under more pressure than ever to create real, lasting connections that make students feel part of a community. Research shows that institutions lose up to 10–40% of admitted students to “summer melt” each year, a challenge that directly impacts revenue and retention. At the…

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…

Just Thinking… From Classrooms to Communities, Active Engagement Drives Real Results

Across the country, school districts are searching for sustainable ways to foster equity, achievement, and connection in diverse communities. Amid rapid change in technology and teaching methods, one practice remains consistently vital: active engagement. Research indicates that parental involvement—a crucial component of meaningful engagement—is a significant predictor of student success. According to the National…

From Freshmen to Founders: Michigan Students Take on Higher Ed’s Summer Melt Crisis with MeetYourClass

A growing number of colleges are struggling to convert applicants into enrolled students—and to keep them engaged through graduation. With Gen Z students relying heavily on familiar digital platforms like Instagram and Discord for social interaction, traditional college tools for orientation, enrollment, and community-building often miss the mark. According to research, between 10 to 40…

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,…

TGR Foundation Scales Career-Connected Learning With Measurable Impact

A nonprofit demonstrates how embedding real-world career experiences into K-12 curricula produces measurable gains in student engagement and workforce readiness

Exploring Artifacts with Boxlight: A Journey of Discovery

Educational technology meets historical exploration through immersive kits designed to spark global student engagement

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

Community and Belonging in the DisruptED World of Education

Students thrive when they feel connected, even as technology transforms how and where they learn

Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1

District leaders share practical strategies for balancing security protocols with student and staff wellness during the back-to-school transition

Just Thinking About…Putting the Fun Back into Learning: Brandon Ligon’s Insights on Enhancing Student Engagement

Educators discover that rekindling student curiosity requires bridging the gap between rigorous curriculum demands and genuine enjoyment in the classroom

Educational Technology: Innovations Beyond Classroom Walls

Modern learning environments are evolving far beyond traditional settings as tech-driven solutions reshape how students and educators engage

Audio Learning is More Than Just an Alternative to Digital, But More Useful in Enhancing Education

Auditory instruction rivals and often surpasses screen-based methods in helping students retain information and stay engaged

How Culture and Climate Shape School Security

Strong school cultures and positive climates prove foundational to preventing violence and breaches before security systems ever come into play

Empowering the Future: Attleboro’s Student-Led Court System Boosts Engagement and Real-World Learning

A student-led court in one school district aims to cut suspensions while teaching teenagers how the justice system actually works

Transform Education Now: Embrace Tech-Driven, Student-Focused Models to Crush Chronic Absenteeism

Schools are discovering that personalized interventions and technology-enabled support systems offer concrete solutions to America's spiraling attendance crisis

Orchestrate by ScreenBeam Transforms One-to-One Learning: A New Era of Classroom Collaboration Begins

Teachers gain new ways to manage interactive classrooms where every student's device becomes a tool for real-time collaboration and engagement

Pt. 1 Proactive Student Well-being Through Early Intervention

Schools can stop crises before they start by identifying at-risk students early through coordinated intervention efforts

Science Comes to Life with Kate the Chemist

A chemist and entertainer is transforming how students connect with science through interactive, theatrical demonstrations

How Humor & Education Go Together

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

SMART Webinar Series: Canva + Lumio = A Powerful Collaboration

Educators unlock deeper student engagement by combining interactive design tools with customizable learning platforms

SMART Webinar Series: Transforming Your Existing Lessons with Lumio

Educators learn how to convert static lesson materials into dynamic interactive experiences that boost student participation and engagement