Education

The lesson goes well. The student follows the explanation, works through problems with the teacher, asks a good question or two, and leaves feeling like the material finally makes sense. Three days later, facing a similar problem alone, they’re stuck again. Most parents and teachers have seen this happen. The instinct is to question the…

Technology initiatives, curriculum mandates, instructional frameworks, new programs, new platforms, new expectations, and professional development. Every year — and sometimes every month — something else is added to teachers’ plates. The result can be fragmentation, burnout, and a lack of focus. But what if the way forward isn’t to add more, but to use existing…