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...
by Ernesto Mejía | Nov 20, 2025 | Classroom, Family Engagement, Parents, Programming, Social Emotional Learning, Students
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...
by Ernesto Mejía | Oct 6, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming
Family engagement is more than a box to check on the school calendar. It’s the foundation of trust, communication, and long-term student success. On a recent Facebook Live for Family Engagement Professionals, Ernesto Mejía discussed one of the most common events in...
by Ernesto Mejía | Jun 20, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming
Let’s keep it real: most of us finish the school year, jump into a million other things, and never stop to actually reflect on how our programming went. We move on without debriefing, without processing what worked and what didn’t, and definitely without asking...
by Lilyan Prado Carrillo | Jun 16, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Programming
The way a school welcomes families to school events can make all the difference in their sense of belonging and their child’s success. Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new families isn’t just about a friendly hello at the front office—it’s about...
by Ernesto Mejía | May 14, 2025 | Family Engagement, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
“Let me say this loud and clear: the success of your family engagement efforts doesn’t depend on the meeting—it depends on everything besides the meeting.” That’s what Ernesto Mejía’s monthly Facebook Live focused on, because far too often, we spend all our energy...
