Teacher Education

Teacher Stress Is Still at Crisis Levels in 2026. EdTech Vendors Selling Into Schools Need to Understand Why That Matters.

More than half of US teachers still experience frequent job-related stress in 2026, according to new RAND research published today. For EdTech vendors and enterprise L&D teams selling into school districts, that is not background noise. It is the primary adoption barrier their products need to solve.

Rethinking Leadership: Why “Doable” Might Be the Most Powerful Strategy in Education Today

At a time when educator burnout is rising and schools across the U.S. are facing ongoing teacher shortages, leaders are being forced to rethink what sustainable success actually looks like. Research shows that teacher attrition is closely tied to working conditions, job-related stress, and workload demands. As districts push for innovation, data-driven instruction, and…

Building the Next Generation of Educators Through Apprenticeship Pathways and Workforce-Aligned Training

Teacher shortages aren’t exactly a new headline—but lately, they’ve started to feel a lot more urgent. In some places, schools have gone years without enough fully trained teachers in the classroom, exposing real flaws in how we prepare and retain educators. Add in the rising cost of becoming a teacher and training models that haven’t…

Just Thinking… About How Professional Learning Among Teachers Can Boost Student Outcomes

With roughly half of the new teachers in Texas stepping into classrooms without full certification, the need for strong and practical professional learning has never been more urgent. According to research, effective professional development among teachers can boost student achievement by up to 21 percentile points—yet many educators frequently report lacking both the time and…

JUST THINKING… About Bringing out the Best in Educators and Learners with Ross Kimball

As the educational landscape rapidly evolves—shaped by advances in communication technology, growing mental health awareness, and post-pandemic classroom dynamics—one key question persists: How can we better connect with and empower both educators and students in the classroom? The stakes are high: studies show that teacher-student relationships directly impact student motivation, academic success, and long-term…

Freshman Year Survival Guide: How Overlooked High School Lessons Lead to College Success

Nobody warns you that college success isn’t just about brains — it’s about balance, too. In this refreshingly honest episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, hosted by Jason Winningham, high school teacher Jacob Mutchler reunites with two of his former students, Lilly Salcedo and Oscar Davila, to reflect on what really mattered…

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,…

AI in the Classroom: Why AI-Powered Personalized Learning Might Not Deliver on its Promise

AI is everywhere—and it’s evolving rapidly. From predictive algorithms to large language models like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, communicate, and learn. As schools explore AI in the classroom, educators and researchers are asking: Does AI really understand us? Or are we projecting human-like thinking onto systems that are fundamentally different? The…

Classroom AI: Who Should It Serve First—Teachers or Students?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming nearly every sector, and education is no exception. As AI capabilities evolve, tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have increasingly showcased education as a core use case in product rollouts. But the tools being created often split along a critical divide: are they meant for teachers, or for…

Mentorship Mindset Proves More Effective Than Tech in Boosting Student Motivation

Human relationships and belief in student potential drive engagement far more than innovative platforms or tools

Just Thinking… About the Role of Marketing, Advocacy & Storytelling in Holistic Education

Teachers embrace whole-child development in theory, but lack the practical tools and support systems needed to make it work in classrooms

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

Just Thinking… About Breaking Educator Isolation Through Trust and Collaboration

With 44% of K-12 educators reporting frequent burnout and isolation compounding the strain, how can schools build cultures of trust and collaboration?

Just Thinking…How Networking, Advocacy and Innovation Fuels Success in Small School Districts

How collaboration, advocacy, and creative staffing approaches can help rural school districts overcome resource constraints and provide quality education

Teacher Professional Development Beyond Workshops

Schools are shifting from one-off workshops to continuous learning models that build teacher confidence in modern classroom technology

Honoring Excellence in Multilingual Education

Teaching across language barriers demands recognition for the profound impact these educators have on student success and global readiness

Just Thinking… About Perseverance, Overcoming Adversity, and the Power of Resilience in Leadership

Resilience is a learned skill, not an innate trait—Dr. Ashlee Boothe shares how stories of overcoming adversity shape resilient educators and leaders.

Just Thinking…How Meaningful Innovation Can Redefine Education

Schools face pressure to prepare students for careers that don't yet exist, forcing educators to rethink what innovation in the classroom really means

Just Thinking…About Principal Coaching, Planning, and Engagement for Stronger Schools and Better Outcomes with Dr. Jordan Goines

Strategic support systems help school leaders balance operational demands while driving academic growth and teacher retention

The Waymaker Approach: Leading with Purpose, Authenticity, and Curiosity

How education leaders can use empathy and genuine curiosity to navigate burnout and build more meaningful connections with their teams

Education Sector Needs to Focus on Tailoring Solutions to Meet Student and Teacher Needs

Addressing educator burnout requires solutions built around what teachers and students actually need, not what vendors think they should have

Building Strong Leadership in the Education Landscape: Harnessing Effort, Focus, and the Power of a Great Team

Leadership coach Jake Thompson shares how education leaders can build resilience by focusing on effort, controllable factors, and the right team.

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

Where Adversity Stands as a Catalyst that Fuels Leadership in Education

Leaders who have faced significant hardship are often more empathetic, forming stronger connections with their teams and students

Just Thinking…About the Educational Perspective From Down Under with Brett Salakas

An Australian education leader shares his perspective on integrating AI thoughtfully and keeping empathy central in classrooms

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

A school district's mental health coordinator reveals how prioritizing educator wellness directly strengthens safety and reduces burnout across campuses

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT and COMPLIANCE in LOUISIANA SCHOOLS

Why balancing continuous improvement with compliance, and putting students at the center of every decision, matters for Louisiana schools

Protecting Our Educators: The Impact of Burnout on School Security

Staff shortages and exhaustion among educators are quietly undermining school safety protocols and emergency response capabilities

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