by Carlos Ojeda Jr. | Mar 2, 2026 | Classroom, Professional Development, Programming, Programs, Student Engagement, Students, Summer
At CoolSpeak, we’ve learned something important after working with hundreds of schools, districts, and community partners: Not all summer camps are created equal. Some camps keep students busy. Others change the direction of a young person’s life. CoolSpeak CEO,...
by Ernesto Mejía | Feb 25, 2026 | College, Family Engagement, Parents, Programming, Students
At CoolSpeak, we say it all the time: students succeed when the adults in their lives feel confident, connected, and equipped. Family engagement isn’t just a strategy; it’s the heartbeat of student success, especially for first-generation students navigating systems...
by Natasha Carrizosa | Feb 24, 2026 | Classroom, Professional Development, Student Engagement, Students
At CoolSpeak, we believe engagement starts with connection. Before strategies, before outcomes, before the lesson plan even begins, there’s a feeling we create in the room to inspire creativity. For poet, educator, and spoken-word artist Natasha “natty” Carrizosa,...
by Zach Gowen | Dec 3, 2025 | Programming, Student Leadership, Students
Every October, schools across the country come together for Red Ribbon Week, the largest and longest-running drug prevention campaign in the United States. It’s more than just wearing red ribbons; it’s a powerful opportunity to have honest conversations with students...
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 Laura Rizo | Dec 1, 2025 | Classroom, Social Emotional Learning, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Students
Bullying isn’t “kids being kids.” Bullying happens when someone is repeatedly unkind or hurtful on purpose, especially when there’s a power imbalance. Even the most supportive and attentive educators can’t see everything, which means the students who witness bullying...
