Thought Leadership as a Back-to-School PR Strategy in #EdTech
When the back-to-school months are just around the corner, the education and edtech industry whip lashes back to attention. It seems like every July brings […]
How Substack Newsletters Fit Into EdTech Public Relations
ICYMI: Republished from a LinkedIn Article, May 17, 2024
Have you been wondering what a Substack is and why people are so enthusiastic […]
Evansville Bosse High School Teacher Turns Construction Class into an Education in Entrepreneurship
03/05/2025 – KISS 106
According to a report by Validated Insights, trade school enrollment has grown by 4.9 percent from 2020 to 2023, reversing a pre-pandemic […]
OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service
Michelle Centamore
03/04/2025 – University Business
The $5 billion Online Program Management industry, which helps universities develop and manage online programs, is undergoing a major shift, according to […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Launches Sunshine for Teachers Recognition Program and Will Award Over $100k in Prizes
03/03/2025 – Ace-Ed
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® kicked off the Sunshine for Teachers recognition program to reward and honor up to […]
Validated Insights Releases Report: OPM Market Shrinking, Changing Business Models
2/19/2025 – edCircuit
According to the newly released quarterly report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, the marketplace for online […]
Fewer Colleges Sharing Profits With OPMs
By Kathryn Palmer
02/19/2025 – Inside Higher Ed
Colleges and universities are relying less and less on outside companies to manage their online programs, according to a
Maximizing the Forbes Tech Council, FastCo Executive Board, and Other Contributor Networks
Forbes and other publications like Fast Company offer contributor communities where, […]
After the Story Lands: Turning PR Wins Into Marketing Wins
I am often asked how to make public relations produce leads for the sales funnel. It’s an important question yet it is based on a […]
Balancing Freedom and Control with Classroom Technology
By Al Kingsley
02/04/2025 – Education IT Reporter
Teachers know that giving students more freedom — by enabling greater choice and agency — unlocks engagement and better outcomes. Decades of research backs […]
When to Engage Outside PR Services
How to find that perfect PR consultant or PR firm
Founders and executive staff of startups and early stage companies often ask me […]
MBA Programs Set to Grow Through 2030
By Bennett Leckrone
01/23/2025 – BestColleges
Enrollment in master of business administration (MBA) programs is rising, and new research from the higher ed consulting firm Validated Insights projects […]
Have Online MBA Programs Jumped The Shark?
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Getting an MBA online has many advantages over an in-person program. For one thing, it’s considerably less expensive. It […]
We broke up with our OPM. Your institution can, too.
By Jeremiah Grabowski
12/19/2024 – Volt EDU
Breaking up with an online program management (OPM) partner might feel like a daunting move, but it could be the […]
Growth in MBA Programs Signals Positive Trends Ahead
By Henry Turner
01/15/2025 – Investors Hangout
Positive Trends in MBA Enrollments and Completions
As the educational landscape continues to evolve, recent findings have indicated a steady increase in MBA […]
Is The MBA Poised For A Rebound? New Research Finds Upward Trends In MBA Enrollment, Jobs & More
By Kristy Bleizeffer
01/15/2025 – Poets and Quants
After a decade of decline, the MBA degree seems poised for a rebound, according to new research released today (January 15) […]
ICYMI: Surprising Things About Press Releases That You May Not Have Known
Ask any professional what they think about press releases and you’ll get a different opinion. Some might say the press release is an outdated and […]
Principal Turnover is a Real Problem
By Al Kingsley
1/10/2025 – Rachelle Dene Poth Blog
In their survey of nearly 300 administrators and principals in K12 schools, the organizations wrote that while principals found their […]
Strengthening schools: New ways to benefit from brand partnerships
Morgan Carr
01/09/2025 – District Administration
School games and activities level-up in excitement when a familiar name brand company is involved. Seeing signage from a recognized […]
The (New) Basics in Modern, Connected Schools
By Kristal Kuykendall
1/10/2025 – EdTech Chronicle
Nearly $200 billion in federal COVID relief funds for the nation’s public schools has officially dried up, with the final deadline for […]
Overcoming Language Learning Barriers With Classroom Management Tools
By Al Kingsley
12/12/2024 – TeachThought
Teaching a language, whether for ESL students or those learning something new like French or Spanish – requires largely the same teaching skills […]
To Improve Hybrid Workplace Productivity, Center Communication
By Al Kingsley
12/11/2024 – All Tech Magazine
Research has suggested for at least a decade that offering employees flexibility in where they work from can improve […]
3 things you didn’t know your classroom management software could do
By Al Kingsley
12/10/2024 – eSchool News
It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of […]
Enrollment in Trade School Increases Post-Pandemic
By Mackenna Moralez
11/18/2024 – Facilities.net
A report by Validated Insights found that enrollment in trade school has increased 4.9 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic. This is […]
Trade schools: Why they’re grabbing a bigger share of enrollment
By Alcino Donadel
11/18/2024 – University Business
Enrollment in trade school has grown 4.9% from fall 2020 to 2023, erasing pre-pandemic declines, according to a new […]
x2VOL Surpasses 75 Million Approved Hours in Student Service in Schools Across the U.S.
11/13/2024 – VentureBeat
x2VOL, the leading tracking and reporting platform used by school districts across the U.S., achieved a new milestone of over 75 million approved […]
ThriveinEdU Live with guest Jennifer Harrison, CEO & Founder of Pando Public Relations
11/6/2024 – ThriveinEDU with Rachelle Dene Poth
I had a blast chatting with Jennifer before, during, and after our recording! I have known her for years, but this […]
How to deepen the meaning of service hours with self-reflection
By Jaime Byrne Baranoff
11/05/2024 – District Administration
New York City Public Schools is one of the few districts in the country that offers a service seal on […]
Tinley Park teacher wins ‘Heroes of the Classroom’ award
11/04/2024 – WGN Radio 720
Lauren Brazel, special education teacher at Tinley Park High School, just won the national ‘Heroes of the Classroom‘ award. She […]
Cool Tools: Swing Education
10/28/2024 – EdTech Digest
There is a significant shortage of full-time teachers around the country these days. So, to keep classrooms staffed, schools use substitute teachers to fill in for teachers […]
‘She Brings Light’: Tinley HS Teacher Wins ‘Heroes Of The Classroom’
10/28/2024 – The Patch
A Bremen District 228 teacher has locked in the grand prize in a contest recognizing teachers for their hard work, resilience and dedication […]
https://www.eschoolnews.com/newsline/2024/10/28/lauren-brazel-of-tinley-park-high-school-is-named-the-grand-prize-winner-of-the-heroes-of-the-classroom-program-presented-by-kleenex/ GalleryLauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
10/28/2024 – eSchool News
As the Grand Prize winner, Ms. Brazel receives a check for $5,000. Her school also receives a $5,000 check and a one-year supply of […]
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
10/28/2024 – Education Report
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the national teacher recognition program,
3 myths about young children and peer-to-peer support
By Jodi Miller
10/21/2024 – SmartBrief Edu
In the urgency to develop social-emotional learning and mental health programs, we have overlooked how elementary-aged students — even those in kindergarten — can help. […]
The Business Cost of a Missed Message
By Al Kingsley
10/22/2024 – TechAnnouncer
Business leaders depend on emails and direct messages to deliver the information that keeps our teams advancing toward critical goals. These internal communications […]
What Students Should Know About Digital Citizenship
By Al Kingsley
10/21/2024 – The Learning Counsel
A recent opinion piece in Education Week sums up the issues surrounding cell phones in schools quite well. Tom […]
Report: For Traditional Online College Managers, The Party Is Over
By Derek Newton
10/17/2024 – Forbes
Online Program Management companies (OPM) used to help colleges and universities start, and later manage, their online courses and degree programs, handling nearly […]
Has the OPM Market Already Imploded?
By Liam Knox
10/10/2024 – Inside Higher Ed
Colleges’ interest in partnering with outside companies to run their online programs has plummeted, according to
Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
10/01/2024 – EWA
Teachers from states across the country including California, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Utah are First Prize winners in the national […]
This Platform Will Let Anyone Buy Political Ads
By Alyssa Boyle
10/04/2024 – ad exchanger
Have you ever donated to a political campaign and wondered where the money went?
In reality, some of those […]
Utah County math teacher nominated as a finalist in national contest
By Cassidy Wixom
10/06/2024 – KSL.com
Beverly Cannon teaches at Utah County Academy of Sciences and is a finalist in Kleenex’s Heroes of the Classroom competition.
Cannon was […]
Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
10/2024 – Ace-Ed
Teachers from states across the country including California, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Utah are First Prize winners in the national teacher recognition […]
GTCHS teacher “Hero of the Classroom” national top 10 finalist
10/07/2024 – Upstate Biz SC
Greenville Technical Charter High School is excited to share that our very own Valerie Dix, a dedicated educator and last year’s South Carolina […]
Resources to Help Teachers Equip Students for Changing Future
By Al Kingsley
09/25/2024 – EdTech Review
Think about how difficult it is for teachers in this regard. We are all focused on learning outcomes, but education is directly […]
Use hyper-flex to keep remote workers happy and engaged
By Al Kingsley
09/17/2024 – SmartBrief
We believe hybrid work is something new, enabled by remote technologies and strong networks. Yet already, the concept of remote work is old. Hyper-flex is the […]
Building an Agile Crisis Communications Plan
By Sharon Illhardt
08/29/2024 – Healthcare Guys
Preparing for those moments requires recognizing the nature of today’s crises. We must prepare for events well beyond natural disasters […]
x2VOL Earns Approved Vendor Status from NYC Department of Education for Tracking Service Hours and Work-Based Learning
9/3/2024 – Education Report
x2VOL has been approved by the New York City Public Schools Department […]