Educational Leadership
3 keys to fostering a positive school climate
Educators who control their own actions and reactions can help students better control theirs, leading to a positive school climate.
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Social Media
Which brands won the social media Super Bowl?
In the biggest TV event in years, find out which brands scored big on social media during Super Bowl 2023.
Workforce
Layoffs are the leadership litmus test
Leaders who respect, care for and are deeply grateful for their people approach letting people go with humanity will pass the leadership litmus test, says Denise Lee Yohn.
Updates
Superintendent of the Year finalist North dismantles perceptions, forges partnerships
Superintendent Trent North of Georgia talks about working with students who come from poverty, the school’s police force and navigating polarizing times.
Updates
2023 AASA Superintendent of the Year McGowan: “No child is a number”
Redesigning hiring practices and using his insight as a parent of elementary- and high-school students helps Superintendent of the Year finalist Kevin McGowan make strides in his New York district.
Technology
Wading into the world of plant-based seafood
Plant-based seafood alternatives aim for realism to court chefs, consumers.
Leadership
Boost employee engagement through learning and development
Ongoing learning and development programs can enhance employee engagement by giving them the new skills they crave, writes Kathy Gersch.
Updates
Superintendent of the Year finalist Caposey does more — because he does less
Superintendent of the Year finalist PJ Caposey talks with SmartBrief about fixing broken systems, winning tough battles for funding and focusing just on what matters .
Sponsored
Use human resource data solutions to retain great employees
The SHRM 2022 Workplace Culture Report provides resources for retaining and empowering employees globally, recognizing that a positive workplace culture is the new currency employees crave.
Updates
Meet 6 of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists
Read more about 6 Young Scientist Challenge finalists and their projects.
Updates
Part 1: Student scientists share their STEM, contest experiences
Students who became finalists in last year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge tell when they first caught the STEM bug and how it's become a passion.
Updates
Part 2: Scientist Challenge finalists share ideas for schools, what’s next
6 of 9 finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge say hands-on activities that aim to solve real-world problems are the best way to get students interested in STEM.
Digital Technology
Why using CTV to extend ad reach for the Super Bowl is a smart play
Here’s why CTV is a cost-effective way for advertisers of all sizes to reach their audiences during and after the Super Bowl.
Communication
5 ways to exude confidence in meetings, even if you aren’t
Project confidence in meetings by taking a central position, talking with others before the meeting begins and speaking up, writes Joel Garfinkle.
Marketing
How will Super Bowl ads fare with multicultural audiences?
Larry Adams of X_Stereotype reveals how Super Bowl ads year fare when examined by his company’s AI-based platform that analyzes bias, purchase intent and likeability.
Leadership
Compensating for compensation: Keeping talent when dollars don’t work
When increased compensation is off the table, companies can still retain top talent by identifying creative ways to meet their desire for professional growth, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni.
Digital Technology
Dear CMO … 2023 privacy spotlights from a DPO
Data collection is vital in marketing – and AppsFlyer’s Chief Data Officer Emilie Kuijt details what every CMO should know.
Educational Leadership
What do your energizing “spa days” look like?
Everyone has a different version of energizing "spa days" -- activities that help you focus and regenerate. They're vital to our work.
Updates
Superintendent of the Year finalist Hillmann blends optimism, reality
Matthew Hillmann, superintendent at Northfield Public Schools in Minnesota, shares his philosophy of education leadership.
Communication
How to level up your video meeting habits
Video meetings will be a reality for the workforce for the foreseeable future, but that doesn't mean that have to be something to dread, writes Stefanie Palomino.
Technology
SmartSummit: Transformative technology trends and innovations in grocery retail
How grocery retailers are using new technology to glean shopper data, streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction.
Updates
More personalized approach to learning depends on teachers’ motivation to change
Schools are facing a crossroads: Will classrooms shift to a more personalized approach to learning? Or will they maintain the status quo of whole-class,...
Digital Technology
Should AI be used for content creation?
AI content generation has become a major marketing topic already in 2023. However, with any new tool, there are ethical, legal and quality considerations.
Leadership
A culture of well-being can transform human behavior
Companies that build well-being into their culture are more likely to attract and retain employees, writes Richard Safeer, who offers ways to transform culture.
Education
3 ways to increase student ownership in learning
When teachers integrate choice and self-assessment strategies, the result is increased student ownership in learning.
Workforce
How leaders can avoid burnout in an high-pressure climate
Leaders can avoid burnout in a variety of ways, including getting rest, setting boundaries and creating safe space for others to express their anxiety, Marlene Chism writes.
Sponsored
Human resource solutions to help select today’s top talent
This post is sponsored by SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management One of the biggest societal norms upended by the COVID-19 pandemic came...
Healthcare
Nurse scientists help hospital nurses learn how to do research
Nurse scientists are helping train bedside nurses to conduct research and implement best practices
Technology
Automation elevates on-demand foodservice options
Automation is paving the way for appetizing on-demand food options that are miles ahead of traditional vending machines.
Insights
Colleges can boost students’ sense of belonging with these 6 strategies
Students need a sense of belonging on college campuses now more than ever. Staff, faculty and administrators can make a difference.
Inspiration
Are you able to influence people?
You can more effectively influence people by getting to know their interests, addressing them and asking for their support, writes Paul B. Thornton.
Marketing
3 marketing trends to watch in 2023
Check out SmartBrief's top 3 marketing trends to watch out for in 2023.
Food
Q&A: Poly Cal expert, FMI execs talk responses to food inflation
Cal Poly's Ricky Volpe and FMI's Andy Harig and Heather Garlich meet with SmartBrief for an exclusive discussion on food inflation, consumer behavioral changes and grocery retailers’ adoption of new technology.
Travel
Part 1: How to serve today’s digital nomad and bleisure travelers
From hotel and lodging to air travel, digital nomads and bleisure travelers are impacting business travel in ways being felt across the board.
Educational Leadership
Implement an online tutoring program with 5 best practices
Increase student achievement by implementing an online tutoring program. Outline your priorities and make sure you're thoroughly prepared.
Marketing
Amazon best practices for maximizing sales
With 35% of shoppers discovering new brands on Amazon, a solid sales strategy there is a must. Follow these Amazon best practices to boost your e-commerce sales.
Education
Project-based learning helps CTE meet its potential
CTE can play a vital role in keeping communities intact, and project-based learning in CTE provides the tools to deliver on that promise.
Sponsored
Attracting top talent in today’s job market
This post is sponsored by SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management No one knows better than human resource professionals that a company’s strongest...
Inspiration
Don’t assume everyone thinks like you
Leaders who assume that those around them think like they do run the risk of missing their chance to positively influence others, writes Steve McKee.
Public Relations
Contributed content: Why it’s worth your time
In a time when media staffs are spread thin, contributed content can help brands share thought leadership while giving media outlets helpful stories for readers.
Insights
Bilingual education benefits
An asset-based approach that incorporates a student's native language accelerates learning for emergent bilinguals.
Finance
Cloud Computing Continues to Reshape Capital Markets
Rohit Bhat from Google Cloud shares his insights about how the cloud is helping finance firms tackle all manner of tasks -- and what the future of the cloud might look like for capital markets.