Opinion

Why we might need to rethink our approach to AI literacy

A one-year moratorium on unsupervised student use of AI would allow time to establish safety protocols.

Why antifragility is the next evolution of schools post-ChatGPT

At FETC 2026, Kelsey Behringer and Quintin Shepherd will cover how antifragility enables districts to learn, adapt, and improve through disruption.

4 myths holding schools back from the promise of AI

To realize AI's promise, schools must develop thoughtful, strategic plans that are grounded in ethics, privacy and pedagogy—not fear.

AI reshapes how risks are identified, managed and prevented

Education rightly focuses on the enormous impact of artificial intelligence on learning. But nowhere is the impact of AI more evident than in physical security technologies.

K12 cybersecurity: Meeting the constant and evolving challenges

Life in a digital world always includes challenges involving the security of the data and information we all access and share online.

Students speak up about AI in their learning lives

Students want to reframe the AI conversation beyond cheating, noting that most students seek help rather than shortcuts.

Why storytelling deserves its place in STEM

We risk creating a generation of technically proficient individuals who lack the very fuel that drives true breakthroughs: the power of story.

Why district leaders need better postsecondary outcomes data

Data on high school graduates’ postsecondary outcomes and fall 2025 semester undergraduate enrollment just came out. Do district leaders know how to access this information for the students from their high schools?

Why the hardest fought gains matter the most

The "Weber–Fechner law" which describes the relationship between stimulus and human perception. Simply put, our ability to notice change is not linear.

Rising classroom challenges, strained support: A call for collaboration

Post-pandemic behavior challenges are still overwhelming general education teachers, but turning solely to special educators isn’t the solution.

Equity grading: Why we need a new way forward

Real equity isn’t about lowering the bar. Nor is it about papering over differences to make things look “fair.”

Beyond bans: A practical AI pedagogy for student writing

The goal is not to ban AI, but to integrate it into the writing process to deepen critical thinking, strengthen authenticity and keep students as the primary authors of their work.

3 ways to support special education directors in uncertain times

Recent federal changes may lead to confusion, hesitation and heightened accountability among special education directors.

Leading for teacher success: What educators say they need most

Most teachers enter the profession for the same reason—they love teaching, connecting and witnessing that spark when learning clicks.

When machines can do the work, what’s the purpose of school?

The answer starts with recognizing that our most powerful educational tool isn’t technology. Rather, it’s the one thing machines can never replicate: human curiosity.

3 ways to turn standardized test scores into true reflections of learning

Schools can ensure that test scores become a true reflection of students’ knowledge, skills and potential.

Why directors and principals feel like they’re on an island

With the right support—peer networks, collaboration, reflection and boundaries—leaders can move from isolation to impact without draining their well-being.

Why AI fluency makes human abilities more valuable

AI fluency isn’t about memorizing a set of tools. It’s a mindset that blends four competencies: Awareness, application, critical thinking and adaptability.

How to understand the benefits of cell phone bans

Secondary principals highlight four promising results for schools that choose to put their phones away.

How to develop a consensus culture in your school

Consensus-seeking does more than solve problems; it strengthens school culture. It fosters trust, transparency and shared ownership.

When students move, safety should move with them

Students in crisis move between schools, sometimes across town, sometimes across states. Too often, their records of behavioral concern or intervention do not move with them.

How schools can get more out of every device

Shrinking budgets and rising tech demands mean districts must extend device lifecycles and streamline management to give students reliable, equitable access.

How to harness student voice for better experiences

Students are more engaged when they understand how what they’re learning connects to their lives and future goals.

How one district built its own leadership backbone

A shared leadership framework unites academic and operational leaders, turning rapid change into clarity, coherence, and daily impact.

How district leaders are turning a budget crisis into an opportunity

Amid the current landscape of scarcity, some superintendents are investing in a future where the best teacher may not be located in their zip code.

A view on VR education from a unique online school

“Compared to traditional teaching, VR education gives our scholars the opportunity to learn in a hands-on way without the added cost of travel and materials."

The eff-ing problem: When efficiency and effectiveness collide

In leadership, harmony isn’t about splitting the difference. It’s about choosing the melody first, then finding the rhythm that supports it.

A new national voice for safer schools: The NCSSD 

The National Council of School Safety Directors will provide a national standard, certification, advocacy, and continuing education for school safety leaders.

Data privacy: 3 important questions to ask edtech providers

Here is how to ensure that the platforms you use in your schools take data privacy as seriously as you do.

How durable skills keep us energized, connected and committed

In a time when large language models never rest, we must prepare students to not just answer questions but to guide inquiry.

Digital accessibility deadlines are coming: Why every school district must act

Starting in April 2026, everything on a computer screen—from notes home to parents, to classroom content, to HR portals—must be fully accessible. The time to prepare is now.

6 tips for superintendents: Encouraging families to support literacy at home

The average student may need four months of additional instructional time to catch up to pre-pandemic levels in reading.

5 ways to help parents support reading skills all year

The following five strategies can help administrators and teachers engage parents in building strong, lasting reading habits for adolescents.

5 ways your assistant principal becomes an instructional leader

The success of a principal is often tied directly to the effectiveness of their assistant principal.

Schools and families can’t wait for big tech to solve the risks of AI

Leaving safety up to Big Tech is not enough. We witnessed what happened when social media platforms promised to self-police, and young people paid the price.