By: Terry K. Peterson, Ph.D. and Felicia Simpson, Ed.S. Research supports the growing potential of summer and afterschool opportunities and Partnerships to facilitate academic recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic. Learning losses, health issues, parents losing their jobs, lack of socialization, lack of childcare, and food insecurity are impacting every community, school, and state during these unprecedented challenges. A growing body of research and best practices show how quality afterschool and summer opportunities can help address some of the negative impacts of Covid-19.

Tue Jan 05 09:39 AM

By Terry Peterson, Editor, Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success and Felicia Simpson, experienced Alabama education leader, including now with the Alabama Afterschool and Community Education Network

Tue Nov 10 08:10 AM

Insight from Dr. Faron L. Hollinger, Akribos Founder and CEO

Tue Oct 06 07:27 AM

Insight from Dr. Kevin Elko

Tue Aug 11 01:43 PM

At the beginning of this 2020-2021 academic year, educators across the nation find themselves in unprecedented circumstances.

Mon Aug 10 08:24 PM

For hypothetical purposes, imagine your favorite football team going through the rigors of preparation for the upcoming season.

Tue Jul 28 07:29 AM

By Grant Lichtman, Guest Contributor

Tue Jun 30 06:51 AM

Decisions, both personal and professional, are a part of life and we will either reap the benefits of those that are correct or feel the pain of those that are not. Those decisions can range from the routine and mundane to the critically important and unfortunately in our human nature we are subject to human error.

Tue Jun 16 07:26 AM

by Dr. Howie Knoff, Akribos Professional Associate

Tue Jun 02 08:28 AM

Insight from Guest Contributor, Grant Lichtman

Mon May 04 08:21 PM

An effective leader will always evaluate individual talent in the context of overall team chemistry.

Tue Mar 03 07:56 AM

The vital relationship between effective planning and successful outcomes in education, business, politics, and all other professions is undeniable.

Tue Feb 11 09:56 AM

For those of us who have had the privilege to serve, we know that leadership is far more than a designated position or title. We clearly recognize that effective leadership also entails its own unique set of challenges, some universal and others unique to specific roles, responsibilities, and work environments.

Tue Jan 14 07:51 AM