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blog | Future Ready Schools, Social and Emotional Learning
At a time when educators across the country are grappling with unprecedented mental health challenges among students, North Carolina is leading the way with a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to social-emotional learning (SEL). The North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning (NCCRL), housed at the Public School Forum of North Carolina, is at the forefront of…

blog | AI, Budget and Resources, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Data and Privacy, Funding Equity
What happens when you gather some of the most forward-thinking school and district leaders around a dinner table to talk about artificial intelligence, equity, and the future of learning? You get a conversation that cuts through the noise and surfaces what really matters. It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we live,…

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning
It’s time to talk the truth about edtech. 💡 In this episode, Adam and Carl welcome the ever-provocative Dr. Scott McLeod, co-creator of the “Did You Know? (Shift Happens)” series and a bold voice in educational leadership.

podcast | Librarians
In this inspiring episode of the Future Ready Librarians podcast, host Shannon McClintock Miller sits down with Jamie, a passionate and multifaceted school librarian whose journey into education is anything but ordinary. From dreams of becoming a professional bodybuilder, Peace Corps volunteer, lawyer, and even a music video director, Jamie shares how a love for Soul Train and a chance job fair led her to a fulfilling career in school libraries.

podcast | Educator Policy, Federal Education Budget
In this episode of the Flash podcast, we discuss President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, commonly referred to as the “skinny budget.” Despite its name, this budget is packed with significant cuts that could drastically impact education funding. Join us as we explore the details of the proposed $12 billion reduction to the U.S. Department of Education, the implications for K-12 and higher education, and the potential consequences for programs aimed at ensuring equitable access to education.

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning
This week’s guest, Sue Thotz from Common Sense Education, brings the real talk about digital citizenship, media literacy, and the power of student agency. From outdated edtech purchases to modern challenges like AI, device use, and social media, this episode covers it all with heart, humor, and hope.

podcast | Librarians
Join our host, Shannon McClintock Miller, as she discusses how to transform school media centers into community hubs.

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning
What’s your theme song as an edtech leader? This week, Adam and Carl are joined by the insightful and always entertaining Chris Lockhart, a veteran district tech leader with stories, strategies, and yes—soundtracks—for navigating the ever-evolving world of educational technology.
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Their Context, Next Steps, and Key Concerns It seems that every few days, we hear news of new Executive Orders coming from the President, and much of the time we begin to panic. President Trump has signed more than 140 Executive orders to date, many of which have real impacts on schools and districts across…