5 Unexpected Lessons From the Classroom

By Marcus Stein Reflecting on my years as an English teacher, I’m struck by the unexpected lessons that teaching has gifted me. It wasn’t just about imparting knowledge of Shakespeare and grammar rules; teaching was a journey that transformed me in ways I could have never anticipated. Here are five of those unexpected lessons. Parent […]

5 Tips for Increasing Engagement in Your Classroom

By Marcus Stein Every educator has their little tips and tricks, often passed down to them from wiser, more experienced teachers who’ve taken them under their wings. Personally, some of the most meaningful insights I’ve gained throughout the years have centered around student engagement. So, in the spirit of paying it forward, here are my […]

Teacher Burnout

Key takeaways The post-pandemic era has exacerbated teacher burnout, with educators leaving the profession at high rates due to the compounded stress of personal and professional responsibilities. Effective leadership is critical in developing and implementing strategies to support teachers and combat the heightened challenges of teacher shortages and burnout¹. Even before the pandemic, there were […]

The Opportunity Gap

Kami Advisory Group - The Opportunity Gap

Key takeaways Maintain high expectations and employ qualified and experienced educators. Embrace research-backed professional development and ensure principals attend to offer the best support for their teachers. Remain committed to creating a fair and inclusive educational landscape for all students, no matter their background. We’re back with the third installment of our blog series focusing […]

Dr. Michael Hinojosa’s Triangle of Success

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Leadership through simplicity and focus Key learnings Make decisions that focus on improving student wellbeing and raising academic achievement. Understand that each board member brings a unique perspective and something valuable to the conversation. Build relationships with key stakeholders and spend quality time with them to gain their trust and help achieve district goals. Meet […]

Leaning Into Technology

Key takeaways Edtech can improve student learning outcomes and increase equity, as well as alleviate some of the contemporary challenges of education, such as teacher shortages. To compete in a tech-driven global market, students must be technologically adept. Effective integration of tech in schools requires thorough training of educators and alignment with educational outcomes. Technology […]

Budgeting Beyond Emergency Funding

Kami Advisory Group - Budgeting Beyond Emergency Funding

Key takeaways Focus strategic planning and budgetary resources on student wellbeing and learning outcomes. Take caution when using ESSER funds for recurring expenditures, as these funds have a decided discontinuation date. Involve stakeholders in transparent decision-making processes to avoid abrupt shock and possible hostility. We are excited to announce our new blog series focusing on […]

Changes to State Testing in New York

Computer Based Testing in New York school districts

A summary of the State Education Department’s memo to schools On June 1, 2022, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced its plan to join 48 other states and transition to computer-based testing (CBT) for students in Grades 3–8. The process will start with mandatory ELA, math, and science CBT for students in grades […]

Diwali | The Festival of Lights

Happy Diwali

Written by Kami Hero Sanchita Ghosh, Head of History Department at Sanskriti School, New Delhi, India. Diwali (or Deepavali) is one of the biggest festivals in India. Even though it has its origins in the practices of the Hindu religion, several religious communities participate in the festivities with equal vigor today! It’s a festival of […]

Digital Citizenship Read Along

Blog_Digital Citizenship for Kids

This blog is for you and your students to read together. It covers the basics of digital citizenship and why it matters.   So what is digital citizenship? Digital citizenship is all about understanding how to act responsibly online. You might have noticed, you’ve got the whole world available at a click! And with this […]

Halloween in the Classroom

Halloween Classroom Party

The origins of Halloween Before we look at some of the ways you can have fun celebrating Halloween in your classroom, let’s discover the origins of Halloween and how it came to be such an exciting evening in the calendar. Halloween is one of the United States’ most loved celebrations (roughly 70% of Americans join […]

Interactive Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Activities

Buscas esto en espaňol, lo puedes encontra aqui. National Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us and you’re probably here searching for a way you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The good news is, you’ve already started! Odds are, there’s already a lot more Hispanic culture around you than you realized. Hispanic Americans make up nearly one-fifth […]