by Natasha Carrizosa | Sep 15, 2026 | Classroom, ELL, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement, Students
At CoolSpeak, we believe every student has a story worth sharing. In this blog, creative writer and poet Natasha Carrizosa explores how educators can help young people find their voices and know they belong. What do you say to a student who believes their story “isn’t...
by Sam Brown | Sep 14, 2026 | Classroom, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement, Students
At CoolSpeak, we talk a lot about the power of relationships, especially during the moments when students are navigating change, uncertainty, and everything that comes with growing up. Few transitions bring all of those things together quite like the move from middle...
by Ernesto Mejía | Aug 24, 2026 | Career, Classroom, ELL, Family Engagement, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning, Student Engagement, Students
Back-to-school season comes with a lot of preparation. Teachers are setting up classrooms, reviewing rosters, building lesson plans, looking at data, and trying to figure out everything they need to know about the students who are about to walk through their doors....
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...
