Launching Development Initiatives Based On Workforce Competencies Organizations are now shifting from standard training programs to focusing on developing the competencies of their workers. With this method, workers acquire the information needed as well as the skills and practices required for each job. WEF recently found that in 2027, 50% of employees will require upskilling,…
1. Brian Johnson: How to teach ‘for’ students, not ‘at’ them Big Idea: Educators should prioritize student engagement by teaching for students, fostering active participation rather than passive reception. In his talk, Brian Johnson emphasizes the importance of shifting from traditional lecture-based teaching to a more interactive approach that centers on students’ needs and perspectives….
The policy’s first action plan the following year had lofty goals: implement safety treatments along at least 13 miles of roadways on the high-injury network each year; assess which speed humps or signage slowed traffic and prevented accidents most effectively; and slow road speeds. When Vision Zero was introduced in San Francisco, the city struggled…
BOULDER, CO (April 17, 2025)—Since 2021, 12 states have authorized Education Savings Accounts as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally regulated private schools or pods (mini schools with children of likeminded parents); or costs associated with homeschooling, from books and online curricula to field trips and ancillary goods and services deemed…
Why Learning Should Look More Like A Game Game-based learning has often been seen as a “nice to have,” a tool for engagement, a break from the serious business of training. But what if it’s more than that? What if game-based learning isn’t just engaging—it’s actually closer to how the brain really learns? A new…
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or an independent learner. Because this is a single post/article post (and not a full lesson plan or curriculum), we’ve focused on quick, inspiring ideas rather than step-by-step…
Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure when devastated parents arrived at the school the next morning was twisted metal, rubble and ash. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Over the next few…
BOULDER, CO (April 24, 2025)—A recent American Enterprise Institute report does a good job of identifying and describing long-term trends in student performance using national and international assessment data. However, a review finds that the report then falls short in its attempts to analyze and understand the factors driving these trends. In his review of…
Key Takeaways Hivebrite is an excellent platform for brands looking to build and grow their member community. There are three different plans: Connect, Scale, and Enterprise. The first one starts at $799/month, while the rest have custom pricing. Connect is great for small to mid-sized groups, Scale is for growing communities, and Enterprise, as its…
by TeachThought Staff What makes up a classroom? Is it the space? A room, for example? Is it the purpose? Can a regular meeting space in a garden be a ‘horticulture classroom’? Is it the people? Can a video conference with eight people gathered to study chemistry be considered a ‘classroom’? Or maybe it’s the…