Maddy R. had a tough childhood, being in foster care, living with various relatives and the ensuing trauma and anxiety that left her feeling lost. “Striving for academic success was the only thing that kept me alive for many years and this school sort of became my way out,” she explained. “I got the one-on-one […]

For the past century, educational communities have debated about how best to teach reading. Phonics was in…then it was out. Whole-word instruction replaced phonics and students continued to struggle. Today, reading instruction approaches still lack consistency across the nation and more startling, not all teachers are learning proper methods to teach students to read. School […]

For Gen Z teens, personalization is key in everything they do – from custom playlists and dynamic content to store suggestions based on prior purchases. And it’s not a trend, it’s fundamental to reaching this generation. Marketers understand and have pivoted to align with Gen Z’s values – things like authenticity, integrity, transparency and personalization. […]