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4 Reasons Why Student Engagement Starts with Connection, Not Content
Schools across the country are investing in speakers, programs, initiatives, technology, incentives, assemblies, and countless other strategies designed to increase student engagement. Yet many educators continue to ask the same question: Why aren’t students buying…
What If It Isn’t Magic? A Conversation with Carlos Ojeda Jr. About His New Book
For years, educators, administrators, and conference attendees have watched Carlos Ojeda Jr. connect with students and create moments that seem almost impossible to explain. Many have called it magic. In his upcoming book, Being Cool & Making It HIP , Chu…
5 Traits That Matter Just as Much as Degrees in Education
Why Caring Can Still Change Educational Outcomes In education today, there is a growing concern about teacher shortages, vacant positions, and classrooms led by educators who may still be working toward certification. Across the country, schools are navigating…
The Questions Families Stop Answering: How to Get Real Feedback That Actually Improves Family Engagement
Because collecting data means nothing if families never see change. Schools everywhere are asking an important question: How do we improve family engagement? The good news is that many schools are trying. Surveys are sent. QR codes are shared. Feedback forms are…
5 Ways to Facilitate More Productive Family Engagement Meetings
At CoolSpeak, we recognize that family engagement meetings are a crucial space for schools, but too often, they feel more like lectures than genuine conversations. That’s why Ernesto Mejía recently went live in the CoolSpeak Facebook Group: The Family Engagement Hub…
New Speaker Q&A with Alexis Mejía
At CoolSpeak, we believe the best speakers are more than just a keynote, a workshop, or a title on a website. They are real people with lived experiences, hard-earned lessons, and a purpose that drives their work. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest…