Top Live Teaching Platforms: Features and Capabilities Compared
Online learning was around long before the COVID-19 pandemic, but became increasingly common during the lockdowns as educational institutions struggled to help learners keep up with their education. It remained popular even after in-person learning resumed, with experts predicting that the online learning market will grow by over 20% up until the year 2030. At […]
Teacher Vacancies: The Final Stretch to Lock in Next Year’s Educators
We’re in the fourth quarter of the school year, the final stretch where decisions made now shape the momentum for the next academic year. Spring semester is the season of tight timelines and high stakes. Classrooms are buzzing with EOY assessments, graduation checklists, and final projects. Principals are navigating student behavior spikes while also squeezing […]
Best Practices To Support Teachers’ Mental Health
Written: April 2022 Updated: March 2025 Best Practices To Support Teacher’s Mental Health It’s no secret the last several years in education have been rough. After a grueling pandemic, perpetual teacher shortages, health mandates and safety issues in schools – it’s no surprise that our teachers are struggling with mental health and burning out. In […]
What Is Interactive Learning? How Virtual Teaching Improves Student Success
Advancements in technology have transformed virtual education, but interactive learning remains one of the most effective teaching tools. When students are actively participating instead of passively listening, their understanding deepens, their confidence grows, and their outcomes improve. Previously, interactive learning struggled to find its place in virtual spaces. Now, students are provided the benefits of […]
Solving the Teacher Shortage: How Virtual Staffing Transforms K-12 Education
The national teacher shortage has impacted schools in all 50 states. Some areas have had more problems than others, but the truth is that the overwhelming majority of school districts are finding it difficult or even impossible to fill important teaching positions. Consider the following teacher labor market statistics: There are about 55,000 vacant full-time […]
Asynchronous Learning vs. Real-Time Teaching: Differences Explained
There are multiple teaching methods, systems, and strategies. However, they all fall under three broad categories. These are asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, and blended learning, which is a combination of the first two systems. What is Asynchronous Learning? Asynchronous learning is learning that happens on a student’s schedule. While there may be other students in […]
Online Schools vs. Traditional Schools: A Comparison for Education Leaders
Statistics from the 2017-2018 school year show that only 21% of public schools offered online courses. However, recent statistics indicate that 75% of schools plan to operate online or use a hybrid model. Experts predict that online learning market revenue in the United States alone will exceed $87 billion this year. While it’s clear that […]
Blended Learning in K-12: Understanding Technology-Enhanced Classroom Instruction
Blended learning, also known as “hybrid learning”, “web-enhanced instruction”, and “mixed-mode instruction”, has been around since the 1960s. Even so, its popularity has grown exponentially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent statistics show that over two-thirds of school districts offer blended learning programs, and that percentage will likely grow in the next few years. Given their […]
How School Districts Can Allocate Budgets Effectively for the Next Year
Written: March 2025 Updated: March 2026 Planning for next year always brings the same concern to the table: how school districts can effectively budget without sacrificing quality. Every school leader knows that a strong budget is more than numbers on a spreadsheet, it’s a reflection of priorities, values, and long-term commitments to students and staff. As […]
Six Visionary Women to Watch in Education Technology
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on the visionary women who are redefining education technology and transforming the way students learn. These trailblazers are more than just innovators—they are changemakers, problem-solvers, and advocates for equity and access in education. Through their leadership, they are breaking barriers, introducing cutting-edge advancements, and […]
