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​​Stand Up & Be Heard: A Conversation with Joaquín Zihuatanejo

​​Stand Up & Be Heard: A Conversation with Joaquín Zihuatanejo

by Joaquin Zihuatanejo | Mar 31, 2026 | Programming, Programs, Student Engagement, Students

At the core of CoolSpeak is the belief that when students find their voice, everything changes: how they see themselves, how they engage in learning, and how they connect with the world around them. That’s why our team is excited to highlight Stand Up & Be Heard,...
​​Summer Camp Impact: 5 Ways High Impact Programming (HIP) Builds Something That Matters

​​Summer Camp Impact: 5 Ways High Impact Programming (HIP) Builds Something That Matters

by Carlos Ojeda Jr. | Mar 2, 2026 | Classroom, Professional Development, Programming, Programs, Student Engagement, Students, Summer

At CoolSpeak, we’ve learned something important after working with hundreds of schools, districts, and community partners: Not all summer camps are created equal. Some camps keep students busy. Others change the direction of a young person’s life. CoolSpeak CEO,...
5 Family Engagement Shifts Every School Should Understand

5 Family Engagement Shifts Every School Should Understand

by Ernesto Mejía | Feb 26, 2026 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement

At CoolSpeak, we believe strong schools are built through strong relationships, and that starts with how we partner with families. In this CoolBlog, Family Engagement Expert Ernesto Mejía breaks down one of the most important distinctions schools can make: the...
Why Family Engagement Matters for First-Gen Students (Before Senior Year)

Why Family Engagement Matters for First-Gen Students (Before Senior Year)

by Ernesto Mejía | Feb 25, 2026 | College, Family Engagement, Parents, Programming, Students

At CoolSpeak, we say it all the time: students succeed when the adults in their lives feel confident, connected, and equipped. Family engagement isn’t just a strategy; it’s the heartbeat of student success, especially for first-generation students navigating systems...
4 Ways to Highlight Red Ribbon Week at Your School

4 Ways to Highlight Red Ribbon Week at Your School

by Zach Gowen | Dec 3, 2025 | Programming, Student Leadership, Students

Every October, schools across the country come together for Red Ribbon Week, the largest and longest-running drug prevention campaign in the United States. It’s more than just wearing red ribbons; it’s a powerful opportunity to have honest conversations with students...
3 Ways Student Leaders Can Take the Lead

3 Ways Student Leaders Can Take the Lead

by Lamarr Womble | Dec 2, 2025 | Classroom, Programming, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Students

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...
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