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Janell Decker, a highly experienced educator, shares her remarkable 16-year journey at Racine, emphasizing the crucial role of science-based reading instruction. Collaborating with fellow educators, she developed resources to support struggling readers, highlighting the significance of inclusive community engagement involving parents, parent ambassador groups, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Practical tools and workshops were provided to…
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Developing Collective Efficacy Among Your Team | Insights from Superintendent Dr. Deborah Wortham’s Transformative Approach to Education
School leadership today is a journey beyond simple administration—it’s about constructing a supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Leaders take on a multifaceted role, acting not merely as managers, but as facilitators of collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Even in the face of difficulties, such as those imposed by the recent…
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What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel
Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…
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Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod
Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…
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XanEdu and Stevens Institute of Technology: Custom Books and Custom Readers
Jennifer McBrien, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, faced a unique challenge in her role: steering the academic enterprise of a humanities school within an engineering institution. Seeking tailored solutions, McBrien discovered a groundbreaking partnership with Xanadu, a collaboration that revolutionized course materials for the Freshman Experience Program. With Xanadu’s…
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Unlocking Effective Learning: Insider Strategies Strategies From Experienced Educators, Post Pandemic
As we pivot and adapt to the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms, it’s become crystal clear that educational leadership is a fulcrum upon which our future pivots. Leaders in our educational institutions are not simply executors of administrative tasks but the architects of dynamic ecosystems that mold future thought leaders. Their realm of influence includes…
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Transforming Education with Custom Readers: Empowering Students and Engaging Faculty for Academic Success
Billy Middleton from Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the impact of custom readers on student learning and faculty engagement. The newly renamed course, “Foundations of Writing and Critical Inquiry,” utilizes the Xanadu custom reader to enhance written and oral communication skills necessary for academic and professional success. The custom reader enables diverse and engaging texts…
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Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…
Why the Trades Need a Cultural Reset to Attract and Retain the Next Generation
The skilled trades are at a critical crossroads. According to an August 2025 report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), the number of women working in construction and extraction occupations rose to 366,360 in 2024, the highest level ever recorded. Yet despite that growth, women still account for only about 4.3% of construction…
Virtual Physical Therapy and the Changing Landscape of Athlete Care
Virtual care is no longer an experiment—it’s a structural shift in healthcare. Telehealth usage remains significantly higher than pre-2020 levels, and providers across disciplines are rethinking how to deliver higher-quality outcomes without the overhead and insurance constraints of traditional clinics. Meanwhile, recreational and endurance sports participation continues to rise, with millions of Americans registering…
Why Institution-Wide Employer Alignment Will Define the Next Era of Higher Ed
Higher education is at an inflection point. Institutions are facing a demographic cliff in traditional-age enrollment, softening international pipelines, and increasing scrutiny around the return on investment of a degree. At the same time, the World Economic Forum reports that 59 out of every 100 workers globally are projected to require reskilling or upskilling…
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Developing Collective Efficacy Among Your Team | Insights from Superintendent Dr. Deborah Wortham’s Transformative Approach to Education
School leadership today is a journey beyond simple administration—it’s about constructing a supportive environment where staff and students thrive. Leaders take on a multifaceted role, acting not merely as managers, but as facilitators of collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Even in the face of difficulties, such as those imposed by the recent…
What’s it Like Working at XanEdu and Scholarus? | A Conversation with Mandy Gagel
Discover boundless opportunities in the educational realm with XanEdu and Scholarus. At XanEdu, immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment that fosters creativity and transforms education. Collaborate with passionate professionals to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of learners. Scholarus nurtures a supportive culture, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being, ensuring a fulfilling…
Driving Innovation in Education: Inside Look at Scholarus Learning with Byron Adams, VP of Tripod
Byron Adams, the Vice President of Scholarus Learning’s Tripod Business Unit, joins Joyce Mueller, the Vice President of Marketing, in a discussion about Tripod and its future within the Scholarus portfolio. Byron’s attraction to Tripod lies in its unique combination of research, methodology, and survey instruments, which inspire and educate schools to take action. Collaboration…
XanEdu and Stevens Institute of Technology: Custom Books and Custom Readers
Jennifer McBrien, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, faced a unique challenge in her role: steering the academic enterprise of a humanities school within an engineering institution. Seeking tailored solutions, McBrien discovered a groundbreaking partnership with Xanadu, a collaboration that revolutionized course materials for the Freshman Experience Program. With Xanadu’s…
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Unlocking Effective Learning: Insider Strategies Strategies From Experienced Educators, Post Pandemic
As we pivot and adapt to the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms, it’s become crystal clear that educational leadership is a fulcrum upon which our future pivots. Leaders in our educational institutions are not simply executors of administrative tasks but the architects of dynamic ecosystems that mold future thought leaders. Their realm of influence includes…
Transforming Education with Custom Readers: Empowering Students and Engaging Faculty for Academic Success
Billy Middleton from Stevens Institute of Technology discusses the impact of custom readers on student learning and faculty engagement. The newly renamed course, “Foundations of Writing and Critical Inquiry,” utilizes the Xanadu custom reader to enhance written and oral communication skills necessary for academic and professional success. The custom reader enables diverse and engaging texts…
Insights from an Experienced District Leader
Catherine Neal, the supervisor of early literacy and elementary reading and writing in the Loudoun school district, discusses the implementation of the science of reading at scale. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based literacy practices and aligning with state mandates. The district makes strategic changes to assessment practices, such as discontinuing the DRA, and introduces…
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The Power of Science-Based Reading: Expert Insights and Strategies for Success
Janell Decker, a highly experienced educator, shares her remarkable 16-year journey at Racine, emphasizing the crucial role of science-based reading instruction. Collaborating with fellow educators, she developed resources to support struggling readers, highlighting the significance of inclusive community engagement involving parents, parent ambassador groups, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Practical tools and workshops were provided to…
