Featured Articles
The Impact of Cognitive Skills Training on Reading
In the first article in this two-part series , we examined the reading skills identified in “the science of reading” – that is, decoding (with an emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness),...
Betsy Hill and Roger Stark
AI Agents and the Future of Digital Labor in K12
2025 has been dubbed the “Year of the AI Agent” by tech giants like Marc Benioff and Sam Altman. What could this mean for K12 education this year and in the years to come? Created using Cha...
Graham Foreman
How To Put the Learner in Charge When Using AI in Education
The world has been shaken up by generative Artificial Intelligence systems that can engage in conversations on any topic and generate images, songs, and video from text requests. 400 million ...
Ken Kahn, Ph.D.
Six Ways Technology is Transforming Today's Classrooms for the "Creation Generation"
As we navigate through an era dominated by rapid technological advancement, education systems across the globe are embracing new tools and methods that reflect the dynamic ways students learn...
Tracy Weeks
The Role of AI in Education: A Learning Tool, Rather Than a Crutch
Artificial intelligence is transforming learning from the elementary classroom to higher education. Some may see AI as an endeavor that will eventually supplant traditional learning, but in t...
Nhon Ma
Empowering Meaning Makers: Creating Engaged and Future-Ready Students
Across the nation, educators are grappling with a crisis that extends beyond the classroom: declining student engagement and motivation. Chronic absenteeism, behavioral issues, and dwindling ...
Mike Duncan, Ed.D.
Gamification and Education: Growth Mindset Games
When the term “gamification” comes up in the context of education, it is usually introduced as a way to improve student engagement and motivation. Given the dismal state of student engagement...
Betsy Hill and Roger Stark
Children at Risk: Key Insights on Online Scams and Protecting Mental Health
With online scams becoming more sophisticated, children, often trusting and inexperienced, are increasingly vulnerable to phishing, impersonation, and fraud schemes on the internet. In the U.S....
Kassie McOmber
What AI Will Disrupt (But Never Displace) in Education
Nearly every day in my job as an edtech investor I’m asked this question: Will AI replace teachers? Will the teaching profession go the way of the scribe, made obsolete by AI? Generative AI ...
Jennifer Carolan
Is it Time to Rethink Science Education?
My name is Sheldon Margulies. I am a retired board-certified neurologist who has taught over 2500 medical students and residents at the University of Alabama and University of Maryland. I als...
Sheldon Margulies
Why Civics Education Needs a Makeover
Despite civics education being a mandatory graduation requirement in many states, there is a significant gap in student engagement and understanding. National assessments reveal troubling stati...
Susan Wilkins
Transforming K-12 Education through Expanded Learning Communities of Practice
Collaboration among district leaders, Expanded Learning advocates, and academics inspire districts to develop programs that improve students’ physical, mental, and social well-being.
Chris Murphy
Five Important Lessons About Trying AI-Powered Classroom Tools That All Educators Should Know
I have had the privilege of serving as an educator in Wisconsin’s Verona Area School District for over 37 years, working closely with the staff, students, parents and community members to tho...
Rita Mortenson
Bridging Education and Workforce Through AI: Insights from Industry Leaders
As the global workforce landscape continues to evolve, the connection between education and the world of work has never been more critical. According to recent studies, 87% of executives glob...
Angelo Biasi
Turning the Page: Three Science of Reading Transformation Trends for 2025
Finding Common Ground in Uncertain Times As we turn the calendar to 2025, educators nationwide are looking for solid ground amid ongoing debates about teacher professional learning, studen...
Kerri Larkin
From AI Readiness to Maturity in K-12
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) technologies has ushered in a new era of possibilities and challenges for the education sector. While these cu...
Pete Just
A New Educational Strategy & The Role of EdTech
The breakneck pace of Artificial Intelligence is set to reshape many aspects of our lives. Schools are not immune to these effects. How do we ensure that they do not become relics of the past...
Dan Fitzpatrick
Looking Forward by Looking Backward – The Next 50 Years
There’s nothing better than a 50th high school reunion to inspire contemplation about how different education will be for students in another 50 years. The “B’s”, broadband, books, buildings,...
Ann FLynn
Exploring the Impact of AI in Education
The evolution of the education sector has been marked by significant transformations over the years. Historically, education was often limited to traditional classroom settings and face-to-f...
Gavin Cooney
Breaking the By-Age Whole Group Pattern with AI Calendaring
We need you to contact us if you agree that a solution mentioned in this article should be explored. When we say, “breaking the by-age whole groupings,” you probably think of self-paced onli...
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Featured Papers
The Learning Counsel presents journals, papers and briefs on critical topics in Digital Education.
Most will require registration in order to access them, but they are all free.
Addressing Crises in School Absenteeism, Staffing and Privacy: Using a human touch tech solution
Three Near-Term Innovation Areas for K12
An Essential Audio Ingredient in Today’s Accessible Learning Environments
The Gaps Remaining for District Digital Transition
5 Steps to Fixing the Hidden Traffic of Records Management Overwhelming Schools
From Chaos to Learning Recovery: Going from Manual-Digital All the Way to Efficiency
