COVER STORY

Helping Educators & Community Leaders Expand their Creative Thinking

Cheri Sterman helps educators and community leaders expand their creative thinking. She provides professional learning courses and podcasts on Creative Leadership, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and The Power of Art to Reverse Stereotypes. Cheri hosts the Crayola monthly online programs including: Creative Spa for Educators, The Art of Learning, and...

FEATURED SCHOOLS

The American School of Milan: Six Decades of Growth and Excellence

History and Milestones Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan (ASM) began with just 17 students in Sesto San Giovanni. In 1975, ASM moved to its new campus in Noverasco di Opera, just outside the city center of Milan. Over its 60-year history, ASM has transformed its 9-acre...

Argo Navis School: Inspiring Minds and Shaping Futures through Neuroscience-Driven Education

Imagine a classroom where students are not just learning theories but are actively solving real-world problems. A place where curiosity leads the way and every lesson feels like an adventure. This is the vision of Argo Navis School, a unique institution that promises to redefine how we think about...

Harrisburg Academy: Shaping Well-Rounded Scholars & Globally Minded Philanthropists

Harrisburg Academy is an independent, co-ed, diverse school community that challenges and inspires students from preschool through 12th grade. Harrisburg Academy is the only school in the greater Harrisburg, PA, area to offer an established International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Program. The school is accredited by...

BESTPRACTICES

Learning from Student Writing: Prioritizing Next Steps for Multilingual Learners

Beth has over 30 years of experience as a language educator and holds a master’s degree in multicultural teacher education. She has worked with early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, and adult language learners in rural, urban, suburban, and international school settings. She is the co-author of Long-Term Success...

Computer Science for All: Strategies for Ensuring Equitable Access in K12 Education

With a multifaceted career spanning over two decades in K12 education, curricula development, professional development, and publishing leadership, Erin Cockrell has established herself as a dynamic force in the K12 educational landscape. Currently serving as an Educational Advisor for districts nationwide, Erin is dedicated to empowering K12 districts with...

ADMINPERSPECTIVE

Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Education to Prepare Students for an Ever-changing Future

Chris Nastrom-Smith is currently Deputy Principal – Curriculum at Loreto College, Coorparoo. He is responsible for the educational leadership of staff and students through the whole of school curriculum delivery to meet the College’s strategic agenda and achieve alignment with its vision and mission. As part of Chris’s role,...

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

Cracking the Code: Challenges of In-Person Testing for Virtual Learners

Chase Eskelsen M.Ed. is an educator of more than 15 years with experience in digital education ranging from full-time online school administration to launching hybrid schools as the COO of an education nonprofit.  In between the full-time online schools and the hybrid schools, he worked in academic policy and...

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Digital Divide: The Generational Technology Gap Between Teachers and Students

Dr. Heru Keonté is a middle school principal, serving students in an urban district located in Northern New Jersey. A product of public school education, he is passionate about elevating the scholarship, creativity, and ardor of his students and staff members. Heru previously worked as a middle school language...