As a new year and semester begin, schools often take time to reflect on priorities, practices, and goals. Educators and leaders look for ways to strengthen engagement, improve outcomes, and better support students. Yet despite renewed intentions, many schools rely on...
At CoolSpeak, we meet student leaders everywhere, from packed auditoriums to small after-school clubs, and no matter the setting, one truth always stands out: leadership isn’t about having a title, it’s about learning how to take ownership of your own path. That’s why...
Bullying isn’t “kids being kids.” Bullying happens when someone is repeatedly unkind or hurtful on purpose, especially when there’s a power imbalance. Even the most supportive and attentive educators can’t see everything, which means the students who witness bullying...
Coming back from holiday break isn’t always easy… for students or educators. Just like adults, students get used to the downtime, the rest, and the freedom. Returning to routine can feel abrupt, and in some cases, neither group is exactly “in the mood” to be back in...
At CoolSpeak, we know educators and program leaders are navigating big questions about AI and academic integrity, especially when guiding students through scholarship and college application writing. To help support that work, CoolSpeaker and published author on...
In honor of National GEAR UP Week, CoolSpeak wanted to interview one of our own who is a proud GEAR UP alumnus. MJ Bridges knows the program’s impact doesn’t end at graduation. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he participated in the Wisconsin Education Opportunity...
