Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent, principal, and globally recognized school culture expert. Known for his quick wit and creative insights, Steve inspires audiences to think differently about schools, education, and life. He’s been named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education and authored Stand Tall […]| K12 Digest
Tanya Ortiz Franklin serves LA Unified’s Board District 7, representing 175 schools encompassing the diverse communities of Florence-Firestone, South LA, Watts, Gardena, Carson, Lomita, Harbor City, Wilmington and San Pedro. A former student, teacher, and advocate in LAUSD, Tanya earned degrees from Columbia, Loyola Marymount University, and UCLA School of Law. Elected in 2020, she […]| K12 Digest
A new research report by Common Sense Media sheds light on what's driving the growth of media use by tweens and teens, and the media activities they enjoy most.| Common Sense Media
Contrary to popular belief, students enter classrooms across the globe–your classroom and ours–doubting themselves, worried about their safety, suffering from basic needs insecurity, and searching for friends. These emotions are often unspoken but deeply felt, shaping the way students think about schooling (cognitive), feel about education (affective), and engage with teachers and peers (behavioral). Figure […]| K12 Digest
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including the recently-released The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing professional development to districts in the […]| K12 Digest
Currently working as the High School Pathways Counselor at Green School Bali in Indonesia, Jim Faherty also sits on the Board of Learners as one of the Teacher Representatives. He is dedicated to serving his students and celebrating their unique and diverse post-secondary pathways, which range from Cornell to circus school to climate justice at […]| K12 Digest
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