Edtech’s Role in Supporting Student Curiosity
Jeremy Cowdrey, CEO of Discovery Education, discusses how edtech providers can better support educators in invigorating students' curiosity.
5 Classroom Strategies to Support Student Mental Health
This month's Mental Health Matters featured blog by Jill Bohnenkamp, from the National Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, highlights techniques for educators to support learning and well-being in classrooms.
ASCA’s Jill Cook Elected Board Chair of Learning First Alliance
The Learning First Alliance has elected Jill Cook, CAE, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, as chair of its Board of Directors for the 2023-24 term. Frederick Brown, president and CEO of Learning Forward, has been elected secretary/treasurer, and L. Earl Franks, executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals and 2022-23 LFA chair, will serve on the executive committee as immediate past president.
American Institutes for Research & Learning First Alliance Release Student Voices Podcast Series on Safety, Engagement, and Equity
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the Learning First Alliance (LFA) proudly present a three-part podcast series on student safety, engagement and equity, produced by David Osher, Vice President and Institute Fellow at AIR and Richard Long, Executive Director at LFA.
Promoting Mental Health and Wellness in Your School: Practical Strategies for Educators and Administrators
This month's Mental Health Matters featured blog by Jill Cook, Executive Director of the American School Counselor Association, highlights practical strategies for educators and administrators to help promote student mental health and well-being.
Understanding and Responding to the Rise of AI in K12 Education
What is Generative AI? How do we prepare students for an AI driven world? And how should educators and students use these tools for learning? Keith Krueger and Pete Just with CoSN discuss the ever-evolving field of AI.
Four Things to Know About School Mental Health
Read the Mental Health Matters: An Educator Resource Hub's first blog post. This blog post introduces four things to know about school mental health as a starting place to build a deeper understanding of mental health and how to create healthy environments and support for all kids.
National Center for School Mental Health and Learning First Alliance Launch Educator Mental Health Resource Hub
The National Center for School Mental Health and the Learning First Alliance announce the debut of Mental Health Matters: An Educator Resource Hub, a hub designed to support the educator community in identifying and addressing student mental health challenges.
Learning First Alliance and National Education Groups Celebrate Graduation, Grade Promotion Milestones
The Learning First Alliance, a partnership of national education groups, is designating May 1 - June 16 Graduation and Grade Promotion Season to recognize students' educational achievements and highlight the impact of educational staff in helping them to succeed. #WeAre2023.
How State Policy Shapes Competency-Based-Education in K-12 Public Schools
Competency-based education is increasingly being implemented at schools across the country. Learn more about how state policies impact its implementation.