“Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” —Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb Psychologist Ed Schein first coined the phrase “company culture,” defining the concept as a set of common beliefs and habits developed by a group to solve problems and fit in. So how can we build such a…
If you think of a school as a well-manned ship, who is at the helm steering it towards success? While many educational leaders contribute to a school’s progress, the principal serves as the critical role of captain, guiding students and educators toward excellence. How? By creating a supportive environment that fosters high-quality teaching and engaged…
You know summer is over when you hear “autumn is coming” and “it’s brass monkey weather.” Or at least, you do if you’re British. An American might say “fall’s on its way” or “I’m freezing my tail off.” Either way, both speakers may scratch their heads over the other’s way of speaking. The differences between…
The headlines are alarming: “America’s power grid at risk of buckling this winter” “The U.S. power grid isn’t ready for climate change” “Nation at risk of winter blackouts as power grid remains under strain” While there is legitimate reason for concern about the viability of our national power grid, there are some glimmers of hope…
English language learners (ELLs) bring a wide range of language skills into the classroom. Some of your students may be brand new to the English language and only know a few words. Others may be close to mastering fluency. With over 1 in 5 U.S. school-age children speaking a language other than English at home,…
Why pursue an education in humanities? Contrary to common perceptions that a humanities degree is less practical than a STEM degree, the skills you’ll develop through a humanities education are crucial for navigating the complexities of today’s world. According to the US. Department of Labor, the most desired soft skills include oral and written communication,…
Federal government shutdowns. The words are meant to stoke fear in the average American. They represent a concerning but largely avoidable annual tradition of political brinksmanship between the two major U.S. political parties. Threatening a government shutdown is often used as a negotiation tactic to push the political priorities of a single party, who are…
Political parties play a central role in how American policies are created, debated, and carried out. At their core, each party contains groups of people who share broad viewpoints on major issues and work to turn those ideas into laws. They recruit candidates, organize voters, help the government run, and shape the direction of national…
Imagine stepping onto a factory floor where robotic arms work with laser precision, smart sensors detect issues before they happen, and AI keeps production running without a hitch. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the reality of today’s industrial world. As robots take on risky and time-consuming tasks, they’re not just transforming how we manufacture. They’re…
Labor Day wasn’t always about end-of-summer sales and long weekends. It was created to honor the hard-fought contributions of American workers—and to advocate for better working conditions during a time when laborers often endured 70-hour workweeks. Before diving into beach plans or backyard barbecues, it’s worth asking: Why do we celebrate Labor Day—and how did…