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...
by MJ Bridges | Apr 15, 2026 | Career, Classroom, Programming, Students
For Financial Literacy Month, we sat down with MJ Bridges, founder of Young & Debt Free, following a recent community event in Racine that brought his work to life in a powerful way. In collaboration with a weekly karaoke night at Kings Kitchen & Cocktail, MJ...
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,...
