Have you seen it? Have you heard? The Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0 is here—and it’s inspiring librarians everywhere to lead the charge in literacy, innovation, and equity. This latest version of the nationally recognized framework reflects how school librarians are shaping the future of learning—not just keeping up with change, but leading it. So,…

In our first post in this series, “Supporting Every Student: How the NC Center for Resilience & Learning Is Building Safer, More Inclusive Schools,” we introduced how NCCRL works with districts—especially in rural and remote areas—to provide trauma-informed professional learning and long-term coaching so that all students, including those with learning differences, have supportive school…

It’s time to change the conversation about pathways.   It’s a conversation we’ve been part of for more than a decade. We hoped that pathways that bridge K-12, postsecondary education, and careers could effectively address inequities in our education systems and labor markets and give young people who are far from opportunity a real shot at…

Educators live under constant pressure. Every day brings new demands: lesson planning, grading, compliance tasks, parent communication, professional learning communities, and more. The list is endless, and the hours rarely feel sufficient.

Back-to-school events like Open House, Curriculum Night, and other special events, are the perfect time to share information and tools, spark conversations, and invite families and caregivers to be active partners in digital learning.

In a digital world overflowing with likes, shares, and viral trends, today’s students face a constant stream of media messages that shape their identity and worldview.

Why it matters that states are all over the map when it comes to measuring college and career readiness

AI holds immense potential to improve student outcomes; its power must be wielded with purpose. Education leaders need to…

A review of 2025 state legislation on statewide summative assessments.