Think Outside the Lesson Plan for Lasting Classroom Impact
March 10, 2026 • 0 comments

Think Outside the Lesson Plan for Lasting Classroom Impact

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Funding
  • What does Trump’s return to the White House mean for K-12 education? Schools may face major shifts in funding, curriculum, and federal oversight. Explore Trump’s proposed policies on school choice, Title IX, and even parent-elected principals here. 
  • College costs rise, but state grants shrink. A new study reveals states are covering less, leaving students to shoulder more of the financial burden. Explore what this means for college affordability here. 
  • E-rate funding proves vital for today’s schools. As digital demands grow, this support helps districts meet learning needs. Discover the impact of E-rate funding of K-12 here.
Innovation, Trends, & Tools
  • Who will be Trump’s next Education Secretary? Speculation grows about his pick for Education Secretary, a choice that will shape K-12 policy for years. Learn about potential candidates and their stances here. 
  • Several right-leaning initiatives failed at the ballot box, despite wins in higher offices. From school choice to partisan school board elections, discover the implications here. 
  • Securing school bus Wi-Fi is more important than ever. As buses become mobile classrooms, learn how districts are protecting student data in their Wi-Fi networks here.

The Course Materials Corner with Dr. Mike Moore

Academic Researcher | Course Materials Access Advocate | Intellectual Egalitarianism Champion | Higher Education

Something that I love (among many) about conferences focused on a particular function in higher education is the professional development that these opportunities provide. Whether Auxiliary Services, Admissions, Advising, or Academics, the ability to connect and collaborate in-person with peers can have a major impact on our jobs and our students. Conferences like NACAS C3X provide professionals with the ability to learn about new trends and best practices in Auxiliary Services.

I don’t know a lot about a lot, but I have spent enough time around faculty and course materials to know they are intertwined. Selecting the right course materials can provide faculty with professional development resources to help them feel more connected to and confident with their chosen material. However, quality resources alone are not enough to further faculty professional development. At Partner in Publishing, we work with a lot of great companies that support faculty in their pursuit of effective teaching and learning. Partners like the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) provide faculty development programs that take teaching to the next level–they are proven to be effective in improving student outcomes, retention, and revenue. When faculty have access to these kinds of programs, combined with the right course materials, they’re positioned to create lasting and meaningful learning experiences for all students. 

In a conversation I had with ACUE President, Jonathan Gyurko, he points to higher education’s ability to turn out highly-skilled researchers and scholars, but the gap is in preparing those researchers and scholars to be teachers. Organizations like ACUE are changing higher education and student success through quality teaching. Ultimately, engaged, empowered teachers are the key to a dynamic and equitable learning environment.


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