Teaching
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
Tips and tools to effectively differentiate learning for student engagement
Key points: As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education […]
February 17, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
Conditions for Flourishing in Learning + Teaching
Dave sent me his notes from an evening event at our kids’ school about college preparation. Mind you, neither of […]
February 9, 2026
Reclaiming the academic community: why universities need more than metrics
by Sigurður Kristinsson For decades, talk of “the academic community” has flowed easily through mission statements, strategy documents, and speeches […]
January 20, 2026
Reflective teaching: the “small shifts” that quietly change everything
by Yetunde Kolajo If you’ve ever left a lecture thinking “That didn’t land the way I hoped” (or “That went […]
January 13, 2026
Teaching, AI, and the Longing to Connect
Late yesterday, I logged into LinkedIn and saw that I had been mentioned in a post about AI. This person […]
January 1, 2026
What College Leaders Learned About Change, Culture, and Strategic Partnerships – Edu Alliance Journal
December 29, 2025 – Editor’s Note by Dean Hoke: This fall, Small College America convened two significant webinars bringing together […]
December 29, 2025
The Relationship Between the Fundamentals and the Emergent – Teaching in Higher Ed
Last night was our daughter’s dance recital. She is 11 and in middle school now, and the performance combined the […]
December 6, 2025