by Carlos Ojeda Jr. | Jun 24, 2026 | Career, Classroom, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
Schools across the country are investing in speakers, programs, initiatives, technology, incentives, assemblies, and countless other strategies designed to increase student engagement. Yet many educators continue to ask the same question: Why aren’t students...
by Carlos Ojeda Jr. | Jun 22, 2026 | Career, Classroom, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
For years, educators, administrators, and conference attendees have watched Carlos Ojeda Jr. connect with students and create moments that seem almost impossible to explain. Many have called it magic. In his upcoming book, Being Cool & Making It HIP, Chu...
by Ernesto Mejía | Jun 20, 2026 | Classroom, ELL, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement, Students
Why Caring Can Still Change Educational Outcomes In education today, there is a growing concern about teacher shortages, vacant positions, and classrooms led by educators who may still be working toward certification. Across the country, schools are navigating...
by Ernesto Mejía | Jun 17, 2026 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming
Because collecting data means nothing if families never see change. Schools everywhere are asking an important question: How do we improve family engagement? The good news is that many schools are trying. Surveys are sent. QR codes are shared. Feedback forms are...
by Ernesto Mejía | Jun 10, 2026 | Family Engagement, Parents, Programming
At CoolSpeak, we recognize that family engagement meetings are a crucial space for schools, but too often, they feel more like lectures than genuine conversations. That’s why Ernesto Mejía recently went live in the CoolSpeak Facebook Group: The Family Engagement Hub...
by TaLisa Ramos | May 21, 2026 | College, Professional Development, Programming, Social Emotional Learning, Student Leadership
Every speaker has a story. The best ones have a story that changes how they show up for others. As part of the CoolSpeak family, our newest speakers bring powerful lived experiences, fresh perspectives, and meaningful ways to connect with students, educators, and...
