What Will School Closures Mean for Student Achievement?
As students returned to class in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic this year, many did not recognize their schools. Some came back to socially
March 30, 2022
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Jose Quezada Gives His All and Then Some Earning Ed.D.
Some people are born to lead. Captain Jose Quezada, USMC (Ret.), has dedicated his life to service with 20 years of military experience leading in
March 3, 2022
Car Crash Survivor Herminia Kishida Earns Ed.D. in Online Program
Four days after Thanksgiving in 2016, Dr. Herminia Kishida was in a car wreck on her way to work. “I had broken ribs, a broken
March 3, 2022
Real-World Technological Applications of Instructional Design
Instructional design is the practice of developing and planning high-quality educational experiences. Instructional Design Central defines it as “the process by which learning products and
February 8, 2022
6 Leadership Skills for Sports Administration at Every Level
Sports are a significant part of culture and business in the United States. Sport administrators are essential members of sport organizations — from public schools
January 25, 2022
Virtual Reality and Other Technology Trends in Education
By utilizing emerging technologies, teachers can unlock their learning environments and offer their students a greater range of educational experiences. This can lead to increased
October 27, 2021
5 Ways Educational Leaders and Administrators Can Impact Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Leaders and administrators can play an important role in shaping the educational experiences of students, staff members and faculty. From learning different perspectives to breaking
August 3, 2021
Katherine Bandy Completes Master’s Program After Going Abroad
Katherine Bandy was teaching English at Harbin Normal University in China when she decided to finish what she started by completing a master’s degree program
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 Is Driving Demand for Instructional Designers
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we do school — possibly forever. Within just six months, we have felt an unprecedented and urgent need to
January 29, 2021
A Master’s in Education for Athletic Directors
Athletic directors, or ADs as they are commonly called, are the educational leaders in charge of high school and college athletic programs. Because the scope
January 29, 2021
Nigeria Native Dr. Ayodele William Okesola Rises to the Challenge in Online Ed.D. Program
While Dr. Ayodele William Okesola was busy inspiring his students, they were doing the same for him. “I am a mentor to youth,” he said.
January 29, 2021
How to Help Your Students Cope With Trauma
The effects of trauma are difficult for anyone to overcome. For children, however, the consequences are often greater. With many students experiencing ongoing daily trauma,
January 29, 2021
Dr. Shirley Sims Juggles Multiple Commitments While Earning Ed.D. Online
While Shirley Sims earned a doctoral degree over the course of 36 months, she also helped run a college, had a baby and started a
November 13, 2020
Entrepreneur Dr. Gabe Venturi Enters New Domain by Earning Ed.D. Online
Dr. Gabe Venturi and the internet go way back. After getting in on the ground floor during the internet boom in the late 1990s, the
November 12, 2020
Dr. Linda McKenna Refocuses on Education With Online Ed.D. Program
Education is never far from Dr. Linda McKenna’s mind. Two-and-a-half years ago, she earned a promotion to director of learning and development at Comcast in
November 12, 2020
Dr. Jim Coughlin Prepares for Life After Military Service by Earning Ed.D.
Dr. Jim Coughlin should teach a class in multitasking. While enrolled in the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program at St. Thomas University,
October 9, 2020
Instructional Design Master’s for Non-Teachers
Job opportunities in technology-focused instructional design abound in today’s environment of technology-driven culture and business. Even if you are not currently a licensed teacher, earning
October 7, 2020
Educational Leadership in Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of almost everyone in education. Teachers, students and administrators in K-12 school systems have been forced to shift
October 7, 2020
How Can I Become an e-Learning Developer?
In 1954, Harvard professor B.F. Skinner invented a “teaching machine,” which enabled schools to provide programmed instruction to students. But it was at the end
October 7, 2020
Top Tips for Online School Safety
Online learning has the potential to expose students, teachers and entire school systems to threats and dangerous situations. Accordingly, cyber security concerns for school leaders,
October 7, 2020
Dr. Cory Los Schumacher Completes Educational Journey With Ed.D.
It’s been a little more than a decade since Dr. Cory Los Schumacher was diagnosed with a brain tumor. “The doctor told me I was
September 16, 2020
Dr. Irene Okwang Boosts Leadership and Teaching Skills by Earning Ed.D. Online
Although Dr. Irene Okwang has built a career in human resources, education remains her passion. So much so that the Accra, Ghana, native graduated from
July 24, 2020
Ashleigh Haug Adds Master’s Degree to Teaching Resume in 10 Months
Ashleigh Haug wanted to make her father, Michael Shimko, proud and broaden her horizons as a teacher by continuing her own education. Missions accomplished. Haug
July 22, 2020
What to Know About an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The prospect of earning a doctoral degree can seem intimidating. Because most programs require several years of full-time enrollment followed by an extensive writing project
July 16, 2020
Become a Corporate Trainer With an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
A corporate trainer is essentially a teacher who educates adults in a corporate setting. Depending on the size of the company, the location and the
July 16, 2020
Careers for Instructional Designers
Instructional design is a unique field of study that blends the fundamentals of communication, psychology, and education. Successful industrial designers understand how people learn and
July 16, 2020
The Importance of a Diverse Teaching Staff
There’s an interesting twist to data regarding increasing diversity in teaching. In 2016, the percentage of nonwhite teachers had grown to nearly 20%. In 1987,
July 16, 2020
What is Social-Emotional Learning?
As defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the core competencies of social and emotional learning (SEL) include successfully managing emotions,
July 16, 2020
3 Online Degrees in Ed. Leadership and Instructional Design
Education plays a significant role in shaping communities. A successful school can inspire students to outperform expectations and partner with parents to enable their children
February 12, 2020
What Can Educational Leaders Do About the Teacher Shortage?
Earlier this year the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) published a report examining teacher shortages in the United States. The EPI found that “the teacher shortage
February 12, 2020
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