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 Alexis Mejía | May 22, 2026 | College, ELL, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Students
At CoolSpeak, we believe the best speakers are more than just a keynote, a workshop, or a title on a website. They are real people with lived experiences, hard-earned lessons, and a purpose that drives their work. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest...
by Sam Brown | May 20, 2026 | Career, Programming, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Students, Summer
At CoolSpeak, we believe the most impactful speakers are the ones who do more than inspire; they help people better understand themselves and what they’re capable of becoming. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest CoolSpeakers through a special Q&A...
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,...
