the best education bloggers in the world

17 Essential Teaching Blogs (A Complete Guide for 2024)

Education and Teaching blogs are the best way for educators around the world to keep up with new pedagogy and seek answers to their teaching woes.

I’ve been reading them for years and have benefited from the articles I’ve read hugely.

They were part of the reason I started this website. I wanted to share some of the other teaching blogs that I’ve found useful. I’m sure you’ll find them useful too.

Best Teaching Blogs

Wagoll teaching.

The WAGOLL Teaching blog is all about sharing great, simple teaching ideas with a global teaching community.

The site and various social media channels (and a brilliant Youtube channel) are run by a friend of mine, Ben Cooper. He is a British teacher working in Dubai and is super passionate about helping teachers across the world improve their teaching skills.

Ben says about his site:

“ As a teaching group, we need to stick together, support each other and develop positive approaches to classroom innovation. Development is all about trying something new, taking risks, and sharing great ideas! You may even have some fun along the way! “ About WAGOLL Teaching

Nexus Education

Nexus Education is “ A community enterprise created for sharing ideas “. They blog about “ best practices and researching the very best products and services all with the aim of improving students’ (and teachers’) school lives “.

Their aim is “ to give teachers a platform, through video blogs and school stories, enabling a community eager to help and inform each other to shape UK education for the better “.

Whilst they are UK based, a lot of their articles are globally transferable. I think they are brilliant at what they do.

They also host the Nexus education blog awards, which is a great idea!

Oliver Caviglioli is an ex-special school headteacher, author of several books (including the brilliant “ Dual Coding with Teachers” ) and a brilliant graphic designer and illustrator.

Most of his website focuses on how teachers can produce super clear visuals that incorporate Dual Coding Theory .

His blog is actually only a small part of his website but I have included it because of the amazing posters and visual summaries of teaching techniques he has available for FREE on his site.

Mr P’s ICT Blog – Teaching to Raise Standards

Lee Parkinson owns and runs Mr P’s ICT blog , but don’t think for a minute the site (and his huge social media presence) is just dedicated to ICT.

Across all platforms, his posts get to the nitty-gritty of life as a teacher. He deals with issues affecting teachers in a constructive and often humorous way.

He also offers CPD support for schools both as a speaker and online. It’s a great website run by a splendid chap.

TeacherToolkit

Run by Ross McGill, TeacherToolkit is a powerhouse of a website. It started on Twitter but the website now has articles on pretty much everything education-related, from learning theories and planning lessons to teacher training tips. They have a Podcast, job board, resources and offer training. It is a one-stop-shop for all your teaching needs.

Cult of Pedagogy

Jennifer Gonzalez has a beautiful blog and podcast at Cult of Pedagogy .

Her articles are super helpful and informative. I love her writing style, it’s laid back and friendly. It’s like you’re chatting to a friend when reading her posts.

Jennifer also has books and courses for sale on her site too. She is also super active on Twitter and Pinterest.

If there was such a thing as a blog-crush….I totally have it for Cult of Pedagogy.

Teachers on Fire

Teachers on Fire is fantastic, it’s both a blog and a podcast. It is run by the awesome Canadian, Tim Cavey.

The blog posts are relevant and useful for all teachers and the podcast is great too.

He interviews so many really great teachers from around the globe who are “crushing it in the classroom”.

He brings you their stories, passions, habits, and expertise. The show is super helpful and entertaining, it’s great for the commute to work!

Teacherhead

I first discovered Teacherhead after Tom Sherrington (the guy who runs it) came to my school to deliver some whole school training. I was struck by his passion and authority on the subject.

His articles are always evidence-based and he has done a lot of work on Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction , culminating in the brilliant book “ Rosenshine’s Principles in Action “.

Since then I have been an avid follower of his blog and his presence on Twitter. His articles are always at the cutting edge of what is going on in education right now.

Very professional posts that always focus on helping teachers work efficiently to help students get the best experience from school.

He also has a great Youtube Channel ( Tom Sherrington on YouTube ).

The Secret Teacher

Part of the Guardian newspaper website, the secret teacher is a series of blog posts written by anonymous writers.

It lifts the lid on the trials, tribulations and frustrations of what is happening in schools right now.

The articles are always excellent and always very helpful. Well worth a read.

The Learning Spy

David Didau is the Learning Spy . Starting in 2011, frustrated by the state of education in the UK he decided to blog about it.

Since then The Learning Spy has developed into one of the most influential education blogs in the UK.

He posts very regularly and the articles are always worth an investment of your time.

TeacherCast

The TeacherCast website is another one-stop-shop that delivers excellent blog posts, podcast episodes and workshops and training.

Jeff Bradbury has built a great place for teachers from anywhere on the planet to go and find solutions for their teacher needs.

Finally, we get to Edutopia . Founded way back in 1991 by filmmaker George Lucas, the George Lucas Educational Foundation has been striving to show best practice in the classroom for over a quarter of a century.

Edutopia is a website that has a huge range of articles and videos on all aspects of education. If you can’t find the answer you need there, I’d be surprised!

Its content is based mainly in the US but the advice given is transferable the world over.

The Helpful Professor

The Helpful Professor blog introduces issues in education to new teachers and college students studying to be educators.

The articles cut through the nonsense and provide answers to your burning questions. It presents hard-to-understand concepts like ‘place-based learning’, ‘metacognitive strategies’, and ‘situated learning’ in simple, no-nonsense language.

The blog’s author, Chris Drew, is a professor in early childhood education. He started the blog to provide easy to understand explanations for his college students.

Stories from the Middle

This one was introduced to me by Sarah Gorman, a Literacy and Humanities teacher at Great Oak Academy , Harrisonburg City, Virginia.

Arthur Morgan School’s Stories from the Middle helps teachers bring fresh ideas to the middle school classroom. Content on the blog includes such topics as ideas for student leadership to outdoor experiential education.

Sarah says “ I frequently borrow from their posts about interdisciplinary courses that tie in social, political and environmental topics. Stories from the Middle is concise, relevant, and exactly what every teacher needs in their inbox “.

eCampusNews

Elizabeth Keshishyan, from Swift Polling , a widely used edtech polling app suggested eCampusNews to me.

It is an amazing education blog. The blog talks about education management, student empowerment, teaching strategies, and overall trends that happen to change education.

The articles are a quick and easy read, written by professionals in the educational field. Elizabeth loves the fact that she can subscribe to their e-newsletter and get periodic updates about top news and innovations in education .

Another blogger friend of mine, Brandon Foster from myschoolsupplylists.com suggested the following two teaching blogs.

Brandon says: “ Homeroom is my top recommendation for an educational blog because of its authentic as well as valuable content.

It is the official blog of the US department of education, which addresses all operations of education and entities involved in it. Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, you will find the content of your interest in this blog.

Cycles of Learning

Cycles of Learning blog is perfect for educators who want to learn exciting ways of incorporating technology within the classroom.

Most of the time, STEM educators face difficulty in teaching students modern concepts. Now, with the help of technology aid, you can easily demonstrate complex concepts.

This blog is thriving to help foster learning environments in educational institutes by integrating technology into the system.

It is suitable for readers as well as for persons who like to learn through video tutorials. Ramsey Musallam generates both types of content to educate visitors of his blog effectively.

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The 20 Most Recommended Education Blogs for Teachers and School Leaders in the UK (2024)

Sophie Bartlett

Teaching blogs are still the most reliable source of free CPD from your peers; here we share a comprehensive list of those most likely to make you try something new, change your behaviour, or just take a minute of reflection. 

With the abundance of online platforms like “EduTwitter”, teaching Facebook groups, the Edutopia YouTube channel, and valuable resources from organisations like NCETM and ResearchED, teachers are  now spoiled for choice when it comes to online CPD. 

However, it’s easy to overlook the origins of teacher professional development before the era of social media: education blogs for teachers created by teachers. These remain the optimal learning environment when seeking detailed insights into another teacher’s thoughts, practical guidance on what has worked (or not) in their own classroom, and ample material to spark your own ideas and ambitions.

This is our roundup of the best teacher bloggers still writing and inspiring the education community in 2024. 

Editor’s note: We make no apologies for a bit of a maths bias in this list! As a maths tutoring business we read a lot of educational articles and blogs for our own CPD and to help us stay in touch with daily classroom practice and the current issues schools leaders are grappling with. It’s also a habit we have instilled into our tutors. Every maths tutor who joins the Third Space Learning team is given a reading list of important articles and journals as part of their intensive maths training programme. Many of the selected blogs also include a link to a relevant Third Space Learning article in case you want to explore any author or topic in greater detail. 

1. The Confident Teacher

Alex Quigley is an education consultant and the author of ‘Closing the Reading Gap’, ‘Closing the Writing Gap’, and ‘The Confident Teacher’. 

With over fifteen years of experience in the classroom, he now works for an educational charity, supporting teachers and school leaders to access research evidence. 

His blog offers a range of insights and practical tips on teaching, learning and education more broadly, with a particular focus on literacy and language development.

• Who it’s for: anyone in education.
• Why it’s worth reading: Alex is an experienced teacher and school leader; as such, he brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge to his writing, making his posts highly relevant and informative.
• How often it is updated: intermittently.
• Start here: Who should read aloud in class .
• Blog: https://www.theconfidentteacher.com . 
• Twitter: @AlexJQuigley .

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2. The Learning Spy

David Didau is a freelance writer, speaker and trainer. He runs the English Studies modules as part of BPP University’s PGCE course. 

From his blog, you can learn practical strategies like how to help students reach their potential or how to focus on cognitive science and evidence-based practice.

• Why it’s worth reading: David’s writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, with a mix of personal anecdotes, research-based insights and practical advice. He is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and encourage readers to think critically about education.
• Start here: The problem with marking and how to solve it .
• Blog: https://learningspy.co.uk/blog/ . 
• Twitter: @DavidDidau .

See also from Third Space Learning: The most effective no marking strategy

3. Resourceaholic

Jo Morgan is a maths teacher and author. Her blog includes ideas and resources for teaching secondary school mathematics, such as lesson planning, assessment and teaching strategies, worksheets, as well as reviews of textbooks and online tools. 

• Who it’s for: Maths teachers.
• Why it’s worth reading: for the ‘Gems’ section alone! Here, Jo regularly shares a collection of five ideas for teaching maths, gathered from Twitter.
• How often it is updated: frequently.
• Start here: What secondary teachers should know about the Key Stage 2 Maths Curriculum .
• Blog: https://www.resourceaholic.com/ . 
• Twitter: @mathsjem .

See also from Third Space Learning: Free secondary resource library

4. Third Space Learning

The Third Space Learning blog is a great resource for educators providing ideas and resources for teaching mathematics. 

TSL is intended to support teachers in their efforts to improve learners’ outcomes in maths and also provides support and guidance for any school implementing tutoring and other maths interventions. As a result it’s one of the most widely visited education blogs in the UK. 

• Who it’s for: Maths teachers, primary teachers and school leaders
• Why it’s worth reading: it covers a wide range of topics related to maths education and most of the articles are written by expert teachers and school leaders working working in UK schools. 
• Start here: How To Create A Year 6 Maths Revision Programme So That All Your Pupils Achieve 100 In KS2 SATs and All the best GCSE maths predicted papers .
• Blog: https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/ . 
• Twitter: @thirdspacetweet .

5. Teacherhead

Tom Sherrington is an experienced former headteacher and teacher and is now an education consultant. 

His site features a range of teaching blogs, education policy and professional development. It also includes resources such as downloadable guides and templates that teachers can use in their classrooms.

• Why it’s worth reading: Tom provides evidence-based articles and has devoted significant effort to exploring Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. His articles are consistently up-to-date with the latest developments in education.
• Start here : Exploring Barak Rosenshine’s seminal Principles of Instruction: Why it is THE must-read for all teachers .
• Blog: https://teacherhead.com/ . 
• Twitter: @teacherhead .

See also from Third Space Learning: Direct and explicit instruction  

6. Solomon Kingsnorth

Solomon Kingsnorth (pseudonym) writes about pedagogy, curriculum, and educational technology. 

His blog is written in a reflective and personal style, drawing on his experiences. It contains posts about lesson planning, classroom management, teacher well-being, educational edtech and more.

• Who it’s for: primary school teachers and leaders.
• Why it’s worth reading: Solomon’s blogs are particularly thought-provoking and will make you think in a different way.
• How often it is updated: once or twice a year.
• Start here: The Extraordinary Case of Mr Yamazaki .
• Blog: https://medium.com/@solomon_teach . 
• Twitter: @solomon_teach .

7. Primary Colour

Christopher Such is an experienced teacher, school leader and reading consultant. 

His blog also provides access to entire primary curriculum packages for science, history and geography that are completely free to download and include the knowledge and skills to be learned, age-appropriate information texts for all topics, vocabulary and other resources.

• Why it’s worth reading: Chris’ blogs cover a wide range of subjects, from evidence-informed reading to primary mathematics.
• Start here: What’s stopping us from teaching reading comprehension really well?
• Blog: https://primarycolour.home.blog/ . 
• Twitter: @suchmo83 .

See also from Third Space Learning: other blogs by Christopher Such  

8. A Chemical Orthodoxy

Adam Boxer is a chemistry teacher who blogs on science education, cognitive science and evidence-based practice. This includes practicals, cognitive load theory , retrieval practice, curriculum and KS3 education in general. 

• Who it’s for: secondary school teachers and leaders.
• Why it’s worth reading: Adam’s blog aims to promote science education and encourage critical thinking and scientific literacy.
• Start here: Working a bottom set year 11: How I do it or her Naylor’s Natter podcast appearance discussing ​​traditional teaching methods in EYFS .
• Blog: https://achemicalorthodoxy.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @adamboxer1 .

See also from Third Space Learning: Teaching bottom set maths

9. Emma Cate Teaching

Emma Cate is an experienced teacher and leader in the primary and early years sector. 

Her blog is a wealth of classroom resources, ideas, explanations, opinions and experiences and advice focussed around all things primary and early childhood education. These range from art, maths, early years, curriculum planning and more. 

She is currently suffering with Long Covid and has detailed her experiences with Long Covid whilst working as a teacher. 

• Who it’s for: primary school teachers and leaders and recently teachers with Long Covid.
• Why it’s worth reading: Emma is passionate about teaching and learning and offers an accessible yet detailed approach to T&L.
• Start here: Confessions of an Early Years trad .
• Blog: https://www.emmacateteaching.com/ . 
• Twitter: @emmccatt .

10. Teacher Tapp

Teacher Tapp is a survey app created by Professor Becky Allen and Laura McInerney. It asks teachers three questions a day to find out what they think about various issues in education. 

The blog contains a range of posts covering topics such as teacher well-being and mental health, classroom management, curriculum development and educational policy. 

• Why it’s worth reading: it provides a platform for teachers to share their views and experiences and to promote evidence-informed teaching practices.
• How often it is updated: weekly.
• Start here: Marking matters (or does it) .
• Blog: https://teachertapp.co.uk/articles/ . 
• Twitter: @TeacherTapp .

11. New to the Post

Amjad Ali is a part time teacher, senior leader, qualified SENDCo and author. 

When not teaching, he is delivering CPD. 

On his blog, he digs deeper into issues ranging from anti-racism and disadvantaged student support to leadership practices, online management and more.

• Why it’s worth reading: Amjad’s blog shares many low-effort high-impact teaching and learning ideas on the “toolkit for teachers”.
• Start here: How to have a calm, controlled, effective classroom environment .
• Blog: https://newtothepost.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @TeachLeadAAli .

12. Kat Howard

Kat Howard is Director for a large Multi-Academy Trust Teaching School Hub, founder of LitdriveUK (a charity dedicated to providing resources and CPD provision for English teachers worldwide) as well as a school governor and regional ambassador for the Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project. 

Her blog contains posts about classroom management, lesson planning, student behaviour, professional development, teacher well-being and more. Kat’s blog offers well-written articles that are informative, practical, and engaging, with personal reflections and anecdotes to make the content relatable.

• Why it’s worth reading: Kat is not afraid to address the difficult issues of school leadership and her advice is both compassionate and practical.
• How often it is updated: every couple of months.
• Start here: Difficult conversations are just better conversations .
• Blog: https://saysmiss.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @saysmiss .

13. Evidence for Educators

Sarah Cottingham is a teacher educator and has an MA in Educational Neuroscience. Her interests lie in how we can use what we know about memory to support teaching and learning. 

Some of her blog posts include looking at the mechanisms behind retrieval practice , the importance of prior knowledge for catalysing learning, and how we might harness curiosity. 

• Why it’s worth reading: Sarah’s blog summarises findings from neuroscience and distils potential practical implications for educators. 
• Start here: No more teaching tips and tricks . 
• Blog: https://overpractised.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @overpractised .

See also from Third Space Learning: 5 maths tricks we should not be teaching

14. Becky Allen

Becky Allen is a Professor of Education at the University of Brighton as well as the co-founder and Chief Analyst at Teacher Tapp . 

Her blog contains a range of posts covering subjects such as school funding, teacher recruitment, school accountability and educational inequality. Becky draws on her own research and expertise to offer insights and analysis of current issues in education, and to promote evidence-informed policy making. 

• Why it’s worth reading: Allen’s blog aims to provide a platform for informed debate and discussion on education policy and practice in the UK.
• Start here: Nobody knows which schools are good (Part 1) and The ungameable game (Part 2) .
• Blog: https://rebeccaallen.co.uk/blog/ . 
• Twitter: @profbeckyallen .

15. Birmingham Teacher

Claire Stoneman is a Principal and English teacher in Birmingham. She blogs mainly about school leadership, curriculum, and disadvantage – including how her own background inspires her to insist on the best for disadvantaged children. 

• Why it’s worth reading: in addition to providing practical tips and ideas for English teachers, Claire’s blog also offers thoughtful commentary on current educational issues in the UK.
• How often it is updated: monthly.
• Start here: Great Expectations: growing up Pupil Premium .
• Blog: https://birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @stoneman_claire .

See also from Third Space Learning: The pupil premium strategies that work

16. Primary Timery

Claire Sealy is Head of Education Improvement in Guernsey and an ex-head teacher. 

Her blog covers a range of topics related to primary education, including curriculum design, assessment and teaching strategies. Many of the posts offer practical advice for teachers, such as how to plan lessons effectively or how to manage behaviour in the classroom. 

• Why it’s worth reading: Sealy’s writing style is engaging and conversational, and her extensive experience in primary education lends credibility to her advice and insights.
• Start here: Thinking about assessment as six different tools with six different jobs .
• Blog: https://primarytimery.com/ . 
• Twitter: @ClareSealy .

See also from Third Space Learning: other blogs by Clare Sealy 

17. Becoming a History Teacher

Victoria Crooks is Assistant Professor in History Education and Subject Lead for the History PGCE at the University of Nottingham, and co-Chair of the History Teacher Educators’ Network. 

Her blog responds to common mentoring dilemmas and challenges experienced by mentors when working with teachers who are in the early stages of their careers. 

• Who it’s for: ITT/ECT mentors and ECTs/NQTs.
• Why it’s worth reading: it contains plenty of guidance, support and encouragement for mentors of any subject or phase who are carrying out this vital role of preparing a new generation of teachers.
• Start here: Creation not Emulation: Developing teacher persona .
• Blog: https://uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/ . 
• Twitter: @UoNSoEHistory .

18. Mrs F’s Classroom

Sarah Farrell is a classroom teacher in UKS2 and maths lead from Bristol who is interested in curriculum development and task design. 

Each blog post is focused on an area of teaching and learning or a curriculum subject, and mainly involves sharing resources and practical suggestions for teachers to try in their own classrooms. 

• Why it’s worth reading: Sarah is an experienced teacher and shares many brilliant resources freely and often online.
• Start here: Problem solving .
• Blog: https://mrsfclassroom.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @SarahFarrellKS2 .

See also from Third Space Learning: Strategies for maths problem solving at KS2 (free resource)

19. MrsSTeaches on Curriculum

Victoria is a primary deputy head teacher with a special interest in curriculum development. 

Her blog includes posts on the KS1 & KS2 geography and history National Curriculum and strategies for implementing it (particularly topics taught at KS2, such as the Amazon, Charles Darwin and ancient civilisations) and ideas for both teaching reading and incorporating reading into the wider curriculum. 

• Why it’s worth reading: all of Victoria’s classroom ideas are based on her own experiences as full-time class teacher, subject and curriculum lead, and include lots of practical examples of how she has taught and implemented these subjects and topics.
• Start here: History & Geography Curriculum Decisions .
• Blog: https://mrssteaches.school.blog/ . 
• Twitter: @MrsSTeaches .

See also from Third Space Learning: A beginner’s guide to curriculum development

20. Ben Newmark

Ben Newmark is a secondary school teacher and leader. He blogs about curriculum, explicit instruction, intelligent assessment, leadership and history. 

One of the main themes of this blog is the importance of evidence-based practice in education.

• Why it’s worth reading: Ben provides examples of evidence-based teaching strategies, such as retrieval practice, spaced learning and interleaving , and offers tips on how to implement these strategies in the classroom.
• Start here: The teaching life .
• Blog: https://bennewmark.wordpress.com/ . 
• Twitter: @bennewmark .

Honourable teacher blog mentions

If you’re just as hungry for knowledge as we are, there are never too many education blogs to follow. So here are a few others we recommend:

• EEF – Education Endowment Foundation ( @EducEndowFoundn )
• WeAreTeachers ( @WeAreTeachers ) 
• TES ( @tes )
• Teacher Toolkit by Ross McGill ( @RossMcGill )
• No More Marking by Daisy Christodoulou ( @daisychristo )
• Missie Bee by Sophie Bartlett ( @_MissieBee )
• Ramblings of a Teacher by Michael Tidd ( @MichaelT1979 )
• Scenes from the Battleground by Andrew Old ( @oldandrewuk )

Bonus: Teacher Twitter

And let’s finish with a those additional people who blog rarely but were recommended to us because of their valued contributions to education and teaching ideas on Twitter. 

• Neil Almond @Mr_AlmondED
• Emma Stanley @MissStanleyYr6
• Ceridwen Eccles @Teacherglitter
• Ashley Booth @MrBoothY6
• Elena Bezoari @MrsBezoari
• Darrell Wakelam @DarrellWakelam
• Andrew Percival @primarypercival
• Emily Weston @primaryteachew
• Kate Stockings @kate_stockings
• Heena Dave @HeenaDave12
• Nimish Lad @NLad84
• Gaurav Dubay @GauravDubay3
• Darn Rosen @musingsofadr
• Rachel Higginson @creativeHigg

Supercharge your CPD with educational blogs

As the field of education evolves, these blogs will remain an indispensable source of inspiration, guidance, and support for those dedicated to shaping the future of education in the UK. 

Whether you’re a teacher in search of new ideas or a school leader exploring innovative approaches, these education blogs are bound to become your trusted go-to resources to empower you on your educational journey.

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Top 31 Teacher Blogs: Because Educators Love Lifelong Learning

Top Blog for Teachers [All Grades]

Best blogs for primary education teachers, best blogs for secondary education teachers, best blogs for higher education, best blogs for education specialties, additional resources for teachers: graduate schools & alumni networks.

Most teachers are dedicated lifelong learners. Many are motivated by a passion to become even better at creating meaningful educational experiences for their students, and are constantly pursuing professional development opportunities, both big and small.

That’s one of the reasons there are so many teacher blogs out there — virtual spaces where educators share stories, info and insights on teaching trends, creative classroom strategies, news and current events, helpful resources and so much more.  

We’ve created this Guide to Top Teacher Blogs to help you discover and enjoy insights from fellow educators, all intended to inform and inspire.

Let’s start with a terrific educator blog that spans multiple categories and earns a spot on many “top teacher blog” lists:

Cult of Pedagogy

Run by a self-proclaimed team “committed to making you more awesome in the classroom,” Cult of Pedagogy was launched in 2013 by former middle school teacher Jennifer Gonzalez . With this site, Gonzalez strives to host “a vibrant, encouraging, stimulating community of teachers, supporting each other toward excellence.”

The Cult of Pedagogy blog is divided into the following “three big buckets”:

• The Craft: Fine-tuning our practice (subcategories: Instruction, Classroom Management, Technology, Equity)
• Go Deep: Exploring theory and reaching beyond the classroom (subcategories: Learning Theory, Leadership, Career & PD, Book Reviews, Hot Topics)
• Teacher Soul: The things we don’t talk about often enough, but should (subcategories: Attitude Adjustments, Working Together, Inspiration, Stories)

“This last category is my favorite,” says Gonzalez, “because it’s where we get into the guts, the raw emotions of teaching.” Her blog also features dozens of helpful videos and a podcast .

These resources dive deep into early childhood education teaching methods and topics.

Teacher Tom

Teacher Tom (aka Tom Hobson) is a Seattle-based preschool teacher, blogger, speaker, artist and the author of two books featuring stories from the classroom about his innovative play-based curriculum. He covers a wide range of topics in his daily blog (launched in 2009 and subtitled “Teaching and Learning from Preschoolers”). “The kids I teach are learning the way humans are meant to learn,” says Hobson. “[They’re] taking risks, falling down, making their own choices, getting dirty, agreeing to their own rules, and engaging in real life experiences like growing food and dealing with conflict.”

Primary Punch

Featuring a lively, colorful layout and a friendly welcome from blogger Deana Kahlenberg, Primary Punch shares resources, tips and advice on a wide range of topics for elementary school educators, speech teachers and others. Kahlenberg, a school-based speech-language pathologist and former classroom teacher in North Carolina, engages readers from the perspective of both an accomplished educator and the mother of a first-grader.

Teach Junkie

Featuring stories by educators and writers, plus access to lots of free resources, Teach Junkie is hosted by a kindergarten teacher as a “place for creative, free teaching ideas and activities for kindergarten through fifth grade.” Teach Junkie was started by a kindergarten teacher named Leslie who claims that “One of my favorite things to do is collect lots of ideas in one place so that you save time looking for the best stuff online.” Leslie’s blog breaks down its offerings by grade level (K–5), by core subject (Science, Language Arts, Math) and by additional categories (Art, Bright Ideas, Classroom Management, etc.).

Learning in Wonderland

With a colorful, young-at-heart visual presentation plus a wealth of resources, ideas and how-to posts, Learning in Wonderland was founded in 2012 by an Arizona second grade teacher named Maribel “to meet other teachers that were passionate about education.” Maribel shares activities, book reviews and helpful posts such as Editable Lesson Plan Templates and Reading Comprehension Mini Books .

Teaching with a Mountain View

“Resources and Classroom Ideas to Engage, Enrich, Inspire.” That’s the motto of Teaching with a Mountain View, whose recent posts range from the straightforward (How to Teach Descriptive Writing in Upper Elementary) to the whimsical (Classroom April Fools’ Day Pranks). Your host, Colorado primary school teacher Mary Montero, also leads a Facebook group ( Inspired in Upper Elementary ; 31,000+ members) whose mission is to “share real classrooms, classroom ideas, to ask and answer questions about teaching, and support one another.”

With slightly more advanced content that speaks to older students’ needs, these resources should be in every high school teacher’s virtual toolkit.

WeAreTeachers

This leading education blog claims it is “more than a website” — it is “a proud community of educators…who share ideas, resources, and stories of the amazing things happening in classrooms around the country.” Key blog categories include: Classroom Ideas, Teacher Life, School Leadership, Career Info, Free Printables and more. The Newsletters section offers 12 different areas of focus and the About page invites teachers to write for the site.

TeachThought

Founded and directed by author and former classroom teacher Terry Heick, TeachThought embraces a thoroughly serious approach to the practice of education. Its mission: “to innovate education through the growth of innovative teachers.” It pursues this mission through “thought leadership, professional development, resource curation, curriculum development, podcast publishing” and creative collaboration. Sample headlines of recent high-level content include: The Characteristics of a Highly Effective Learning Environment and 50 Alternatives To Lecturing In The Classroom .

Catlin Tucker

Dr. Catlin R. Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, speaker and blogger. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Her blog focuses on “practical learning strategies that work online, blended or in-person.” Sample posts include “ Classroom Routines Eliminate Chaos and Confusion ” and “ Could Doing Less in Education Give Everyone More? ” Several of Tucker’s books explore her deep interest in the practice of blended learning, such as “Balance with Blended Learning: Partner with Your Students to Reimagine Learning and Reclaim Your Life.”

Young adults in college need instructors who bring their A-game. University professors and lecturers lead busy lives, so having resources like these at their fingertips can help make their jobs a little easier.

Today’s Adult Learner [Univ. of San Diego MEd Blog]

Brought to you by our online Master of Education degree program , the Today’s Adult Learner education blog publishes thought leadership articles on diverse topics of interest to K–12 teachers and university instructors alike, as well as real-life stories about teachers pursuing higher education and the passionate MEd instructors who make our program so special. Here are just a few quick examples:

• Educator’s Guide to Online Teaching
• 6 Grants for Teachers to Get a Master’s Degree
• The Joys and Challenges of Teaching Black History Month
• Teacher Salaries by State: Biggest Winners/Losers Since 2000

Higher Ed Dive

Higher Ed Dive “provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping higher education.” Visitors can scroll timely high education news headlines and explore sections like Deep Dive (industry insights from journalists), Opinion (the latest opinion pieces by industry thought leaders) and Library (industry research and insights). Additional features include a roundup of What We’re Reading and a free newsletter.

World Education News + Reviews

Founded in 1987, World Education News & Reviews is “an authoritative news and information source for professionals in international education.” WENR keeps readers abreast of education developments around the world and features practical “how-to” articles on credential evaluation, international admissions, recruiting and more, plus up-to-date profiles of the educational systems of countries around the globe.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 1984, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (Diverse, for short) describes itself as “the preeminent source of critical news, information and insightful commentary on the full range of issues concerning diversity in American higher education.” The website, home to a biweekly print magazine, describes its mission as “helping to build the educational, cultural, social and economic structures necessary to allow every individual to reach his or her full potential.”

Faculty Focus

This crowd-sourced website publishes three articles per week written by professionals working in education around the globe. The website’s editors are always looking for submissions from instructors, teachers, instructional designers and more who can provide insight into what works — and what doesn’t — in their classrooms.

Ellucian provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions designed specifically for higher education instruction. Their solutions help educators leverage student data to create and deliver better lessons, and their blog features some of “the latest thinking about higher education trends, innovations, and challenges.” Posts address topical issues of data security in higher education, as well as some of the top concerns in colleges today (“ What’s the value of a college degree for employers? ”).

There are hundreds of thousands of online resources for teachers in every field. Below, we’ve assembled some of the best resources to explore in your subject area.

Best Blogs for EdTech & Innovative Teaching

Expertise in educational technology (ed tech for short) is quickly becoming a must-have for teachers across subject specialties. Understanding and cultivating an awareness of the innovative classroom tools available helps teachers at any grade level remain agile and future-ready, capable of meeting the expectations of students and the demands of their future employers.

The Cool Cat Teacher Blog

This site’s main calling card is teacher “hacks,” whether you want a refresher on differentiated instruction, need a tutorial on a trendy new tech tool or are simply in search of ways to spice up your well-worn classroom activities.

Teaching With Technology

This blog acknowledges that not all teachers are well-versed or even comfortable with teaching technologies. High school social studies teacher Bethany Petty seeks to demystify ed tech through a warm, frank approach.

Free Technology for Teachers

Computer science teacher Richard Byrne supports educators with easy how-to technology tutorials, from adjusting the volume on your Google Slides to walks-throughs of virtual reality programs.

I Heart EDU

This blog seeks to address social-emotional learning through technology, with the goal of helping teachers become better student advocates in the process.

iLearn Technology

Technology specialist Kelly Tenkely uses her blog and various side projects to “help teachers fall in love with technology the way that their students have.”

Best Blogs for English & Writing Teachers

Language arts can have a profound effect on students, especially when their teachers help them discover the power of words in unique and engaging ways. These sites are essential resources for ELA and literacy teachers across grade levels.

Two Writing Teachers

This crew of writing teachers (now more than two) is led by literacy specialist Stacey Shubitz. The site contains straightforward walk-throughs of ELA teaching methods as well as candid “Slice of Life” blog posts from real working teachers.

A(nother) Year of Reading (this blog was previously A Year of Reading )

This blog is refreshed every couple of days with engaging activities, musings on teaching English and book recommendations for specific grade levels.

EFL Magazine

Geared specifically toward ESL and EFL teachers, this online magazine contains articles like “ Five Icebreaker Activities For EFL Students ” and “ 10 Strategies For Building Rapport With Students .”

Best Blogs for STEM and STEAM Teachers

Those four or five little letters are on everyone’s mind these days. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills continue to be some of the most in-demand abilities in today’s job market. An interest in STEM subjects can start very young, so STEM and STEAM teaching expertise is becoming increasingly valuable at all grade levels. Here are some resources that can support teachers in engaging their students in exciting STEM and STEAM topics.

Beyond the Worksheet

A site with “hacks” for math teachers to engage hesitant students.

Misscalcul8

Both a blog and a resource hub, this site is a treasure box of tools for math teachers — and some very honest blog posts from its founder.

Mr. Math Blog

A DIY site that’s truly a passion project of a very dedicated high school math teacher. Full lesson plans are available, and you can even schedule Mr. Math himself to teach a Zoom lesson.

This blog seeks to make math truly hands-on, offering age-appropriate activities for learners in second grade through high school.

I Am a Scientist

This collective of educators and STEM professionals is committed to furthering equitable, accessible STEM education that inspires young people to enter the field. The Educator Portal provides toolkits and resources to introduce new concepts to students of all ages.

CoderZ Blog

Yes, the CoderZ blog is attached to a specific product, but their blog contains some easy-to-digest explanations of coding and robotics, plus general classroom science activities (just for fun).

Art Class Curator

Since art education (the “A” in STEAM) covers so many mediums and disciplines, art teachers benefit from having a wide range of resources at their brush tips. This site compiles an eclectic list of art education blogs created to inspire.

Best Blogs for Current Events & Educational Policy

Perpetual digital connectivity and the 24-hour news cycle mean that more young people than ever before are aware of current events. Since most young people spend a significant part of their lives in school, it’s their teachers’ responsibility to help them navigate complex issues and learn how to become engaged citizens in their communities.

Education Week

Kids are sponges, soaking up everything around them even when you think they aren’t listening. “America’s most trusted resource for K-12 education news” publishes articles and think pieces about issues that directly impact school-aged children, and even provides teachers with age-appropriate talking points to help them address current events with their classes.

The José Vilson

Educator and speaker José Vilson takes cues from civil rights activists as he maintains his “politically-oriented race-centric education blog.” His site serves as a powerful resource for BIPOC teachers (and students) to navigate some of the most challenging and nuanced subjects to address in schools.

NYC Educator

This blog is not for the faint of heart. Its writer, Arthur Goldstein, takes a no-holds-barred approach to teachers’ unions, benefits, administrative quagmire and disengaged students. Recommended only for those with the stomach for brutal honesty about the teaching profession.

eSchool News

eSchool News takes a gentler, albeit candid, approach to current issues in education. Articles cover topics like teacher shortages and cyber attacks while providing helpful tech-informed tips.

Sometimes, the most valuable resources are the people who’ve gone or are going through similar professional experiences. Graduate schools with Master of Education programs are excellent places to connect with like-minded individuals who can speak to what works for them, recommend helpful resources and show how you can leverage online resources to build the best educational content and experiences you can.

If you’re an educator in search of your next great online tool, reach out to the University of San Diego MEd Online program today . We’ll be happy to recommend resources and even connect you with some of our alumni.

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Ranking the Best Education Blogs: For Educators

• October 13, 2023

In the wide world of the internet, educators are always looking for inspiration and resources to improve their teaching abilities. To help them find their way, educators often rely on the best education blogs.

These blogs are like hidden gems in the vast ocean of information.

Read on, in this EDU Blog , we review the best education blogs that can improve how you teach. Let’s get started!

What is an education blog?​

Education blogs are websites created to share essential information, helpful ideas, and valuable education resources.

These blogs cover various topics. They talk about teaching methods, classroom management, using technology in teaching, curriculum creation, and professional growth.

They serve as a central hub for educators, students, parents, and anyone interested in education. People can find expert insights, practical advice, and the latest developments in the world of learning on these blogs. Let’s look at the best education blogs for educators and students.

Best education blogs for educators

EDU Blog is a specialized blog for learners and educators. It is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking information on teaching positions abroad, education news, or classroom resources.

You can read new posts weekly on trending education topics like STEM , school leadership , and mental health . Plus, you can share your own thoughts and opinions. Sign up as a guest author and have your articles published on EDU Blog !

EDU Blog is part of EDU Passport , an all-in-one education hub. It connects you with other educators, learners, businesses, and vendors in the education sector.

Edutopia is a website created by the George Lucas Educational Foundation. It’s dedicated to transforming K-12 education through innovative and evidence-based practices.

Edutopia offers articles, videos, podcasts, and resources. They cover topics like project-based learning , social and emotional learning , personalized learning, and more.

You can also read up on inspiring stories of educators and schools making a difference in their communities.

• The Hechinger Report  

The Hechinger Report is a nonprofit news organization. It focuses on inequality and innovation in education.

The Hechinger Report produces in-depth stories, analysis, and commentary. They cover issues like early childhood education, higher education, STEM education, special education, and more.

The site also collaborates with other media outlets to reach a broader audience and amplify diverse voices.

• TeachThought  

TeachThought is a website that aims to help educators grow as professionals and learners. It offers articles, podcasts, webinars, and workshops. These include topics like critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, differentiation, assessment, and more.

The site also features guest posts from experts and practitioners in the field of education.

• MindShift  

MindShift is a platform with blogs and podcasts . It explores the future of learning and how we can help students thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The site covers topics like neuroscience and psychology of learning, creativity, innovation, digital literacy, and media skills. It also spotlights innovative educators and schools adopting new teaching and learning methods.

• Cult of Pedagogy  

Cult of Pedagogy is a platform that helps educators improve their skills and become better at what they do.

Cult of Pedagogy provides articles, videos, podcasts, books, and courses. These cover topics like classroom management, instructional strategies, cooperative learning, feedback, and more.

The site also includes interviews with experts and educators who share their insights and experiences.

• The Learning Network  

The Learning Network is a website created by The New York Times that provides free educational resources based on the news.

The Learning Network offers articles, quizzes, crosswords, lesson plans, and contests. It covers topics such as current events, history, literature, science, and more. It also invites students to take part in writing prompts, student challenges, and comment sections.

• WeAreTeachers  

WeAreTeachers is a website that celebrates and supports educators in their profession and passion. It offers articles, videos, infographics, printable, and giveaways.

WeAreTeachers has various topics on classroom ideas, educator humor, student engagement, and more. The platform also connects educators with each other through social media, forums, and events.

• Teach Like a Champion  

Teach Like a Champion is a website that shares effective teaching techniques based on research and practice.

Teach Like a Champion offers articles, videos, books, and workshops. The site covers various fields such as classroom culture, behavior management, lesson planning, and more. It also features examples and case studies of educators and schools that use these techniques successfully.

In a Nutshell

As we wrap up our exploration of these outstanding best education blogs, remember that your role as an educator holds immense significance alongside the knowledge you acquire.

These blogs are more than information sources. They are sources of inspiration and a sense of belonging in a world where education’s importance cannot be emphasized enough.

With the insights gained from these top blogs, carry on your pursuit of excellence and let your passion drive the future of learning!

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Keeping up with all of the education news, trends, and innovation has become a monumental task for educators, parents, and industry professionals alike. Without a lot of research, it’s hard to know where to find the most valuable and accurate information to shape your teaching and provide you with the best tools and resources to support your students.  Luckily, there are many education blogs focused specifically on helping to make education news and trends easily accessible and digestible for educators, parents, and professionals just like you. While there are thousands of these blogs available across the internet to explore, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites that are reliable, accessible, and highly regarded for their quality education news and content. Here are seven of the top influential education blogs you should read in 2023:

• ASCD Blog ASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators, and the ASCD blog is a place where educators gather to share ideas, solutions, and news. This blog contains posts written by a diverse group of educators and writers, and covers topics including school leadership, district leadership, equity, instructional resources, and education research.
• Class Tech Tips Class Tech Tips is a blog and edtech community written by Monica Burns, a former classroom teacher who now dedicates her time to sharing edtech tips, strategies, and activity ideas to make technology integration easier. Each week on the blog, she shares posts featuring lesson ideas, new edtech tools, and ways to use technology in your K-12 classroom.
• Cool Cat Teacher Cool Cat Teacher, also known as Vicki Davis, is a teacher who created her own blog and podcast to give teachers and students the tools they need to succeed. The blog is focused on edtech, trends, and tools and lesson plans to help support educators. Blog posts span a wide range of grade levels from K-12 and into college, helping teachers, librarians, students, administrators, parents, and policy makers teach with technology and support students of all abilities.
• Dangerously Irrelevant The creator of Dangerously Irrelevant, Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is a professor of education leadership and is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on P-12 school leadership, deeper learning, technology, and innovation. His blog focuses on leadership, innovation, edtech, and student empowerment and is catered toward helping other educators teach and lead with equity in mind.
• Free Technology for Teachers The purpose of this blog is to share information about free resources that teachers can use in their classrooms. Written by high school computer science teacher Richard Byrne, Free Technology for Teachers offers practical edtech tools and guidance to support educators across grade levels.
• ISTE Blog The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is well-known for its community focused on supporting innovation in educational technology. The ISTE blog contains ideas, content, and resources for educators at all levels, from teachers, librarians, and principals to IT professionals and district leadership. The blog covers edtech trends, news, and—each year during the ISTE Conference & Expo—updates on the newest innovations and ideas from the edtech industry and community.
• The Washington Post Answer Sheet Answer Sheet is the local education blog of The Washington Post, written by reporter Valerie Strauss. This page covers U.S. education news focused on equity and a wide scope of events and policy affecting education today. Many articles are supported by the News Literacy Project , which is a nonpartisan education nonprofit, that provides programs and resources for the public to become smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.

These influential education blogs are read by hundreds of thousands of educators, parents, and edtech professionals across the country each week. Each of these blogs offers high-quality educational news, content, and tools and resources to support educators at all levels and educate the public about critical topics in education. Through these blogs, you can gain knowledge and inspiration from a wide range of perspectives to help guide you in supporting your students!

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As we take a short editorial break for the summer, we looked back at our most viewed blogs from the past year. It’s no surprise that many of our most viewed blogs addressed the global learning crisis stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to help get children back in school and catch up on lost learning.  Others examined reforms to provide free primary education in DRC, school leadership and technology for teacher professional development.

1. Free Primary Schooling in the DRC? Where we are on the road to reform 3 August 2021

As late as 2019, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained one of the few countries in the world where public primary education was not free. Fees were initially introduced in the 1980s to cover teacher salaries and school operating costs following a drastic reduction in public financing to education and repeated teacher strikes. Household financing was formalized gradually and paid for the education system in the 1990s, allowing it to function despite the breakdown of the Congolese state. Read more: English | French

2. Will a crisis force us to rethink school leadership? Insights from a South-South Exchange 13 April 2022

School leaders have taken the primary responsibility of ensuring schools navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis. As of February 2022, around 27 percent of countries continue to have partially or fully closed schools, leaving close to 870 million students with disruptions to their education. While the pandemic has created a context for education systems to transform teaching and learning experiences, it is now the work of practitioners, government bodies, and researchers to orient and articulate the challenges to the broader education community and to create structures that will help school leaders build the traits and capacities to address the challenges of learning recovery and system resilience. Read more: English | Spanish

3. How to Enhance Teacher Professional Development Through Technology: Takeaways from Innovations Across the Globe 23 September 2021

Teachers, the single most important school-based determinant of student learning, are at the heart of the response to recover learning losses from COVID-19 pandemic-induced education crisis, as millions have been managing the changing nature of teaching and learning without effective teacher professional development (TPD). As education systems move towards remote solutions or decide that it is safe for schools to reopen, careful consideration must be given to the evolving demands placed on teachers, ensuring they are prepared and supported through effective TPD practices. Read more: English | French | Spanish

4. Menstrual health and hygiene: What role can schools play? 27 May 2022

Menstruation affects girls’ attendance and participation in education, globally. A study by UNESCO found that one in 10 girls in Sub-Saharan Africa missed school while on their period. Another study in Ethiopia found that 50 percent of girls miss between 1 and 4 days of school every month due to menstruation. In Kenya, it is estimated that girls lose an average of 4 days of school a month, which costs them 165 learning days over four years of high school. Read more: English

5. Learning recovery plan for countries in Europe and Central Asia 5 May 2022

The evidence is clear: countries in every corner of the world are experiencing a learning crisis. Yet even as this is happening, there are more children in school worldwide today that at any other time in history, pandemic-related disruptions notwithstanding. In 2010, the average adult had completed 7.6 years of schooling, more than double the 3.2 years completed by the average adult in 1950. This represents a substantial achievement, but is the additional schooling leading to actual learning and human capital accumulation? Read more: English

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Discover or read again the blog posts published over the past 12 months on the GPE website that garnered the highest numbers of readers.

As the year comes to a close, we look back at the most popular blogs published this year. In total, we published close to 170 blogs, including a few series covering gender equality, quality teaching, knowledge and innovation, Edtech, advocacy, and most recently climate change.

We are grateful that partners continue to share their stories, reports, observations and findings on the GPE platform. Our blogs have gathered more than 800,000 views this year.

Here are the top 20 posts of 2022:

1. Raising awareness through COVID-19 communications campaigns in Pakistan

By Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training-Pakistan

GPE-funded program is generating grass-root level awareness about how students, teachers and parents can maintain good health and hygiene along with keeping positive mental health.

2. Watch, Play, Learn: Educational media and the future of early learning

By Neha Bhatia , Deborah Marie Rodríguez García and Sarah Sexton , Sesame Workshop

The makers of Sesame Street launched a library of educational videos designed to bring playful early learning opportunities to children everywhere, especially those affected by conflict and crisis. These animated videos feature beloved Sesame Muppets like Elmo along with new friends like Ameera, who learn together through play.

3. School re-entry policies must be effective for teenage mothers in Africa

By Teresa Omondi-Adeitan , FAWE Africa

In Africa, as elsewhere globally, teenage pregnancies spiked in many countries following pandemic-related school closures.

4. How can EdTech support learning in low-income communities? Lessons from India

By Gouri Gupta , Rhea Handa and Riya Sarin , Central Square Foundation

Read how Central Square Foundation, a non-profit organization, is helping India take advantage of technology to support learning in low-income communities.

5. Can digital personalized learning end the world’s education crisis?

By Andaleeb Alam , UNICEF, and Dr. Nathan M. Castillo , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Learning at your own pace, catching up on missed classes, filling learning gaps… EdTech products can offer many solutions in lower-income countries. A new analysis by UNICEF shows good practices and areas for improvement to make these products more equitable and effective.

6. 5 key takeaways from COP27 for the education movement

By Sarah Beardmore , GPE Secretariat

With clear and multidirectional links between education and climate protection, the potential for education to ensure sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change is undeniable. Here are 5 key takeaways for the education community from COP27.

7. Childhood is in crisis: How a movement for play can help

By Jodie Van Horn , Purpose

Sharing movement-building strategies to support children’s holistic development through play.

8. Unique NGO consortium working with government of Sierra Leone to co-implement a COVID-19 education response program

By Kalako Mondiwa GPE NGO Consortium, Save the Children, Sierra Leone, and Pauline Nadim , Humanity & Inclusion - Sierra Leone and Liberia

The GPE NGO Consortium is a collective of highly experienced national and international NGOs with significant technical expertise, a deep understanding of the education system in Sierra Leone and the operational capacity to deliver quickly and effectively.

9. School re-entry for pregnant girls: Policy vs practice in Eastern and Southern Africa

By Joy Nafungo , GPE KIX/International Development Research Centre

African countries have different policies when it comes to allowing girls in school after they become pregnant, and the COVID-19 pandemic also impacted girls’ access to education. But there are good examples supporting girls in GPE partner countries.

10. Deaf education in the developing world: what needs to change post-pandemic?

By Joanna Clark , Deaf Child Worldwide

Deaf education in the developing world has always faced challenges, and these have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But what exactly was the impact of the pandemic on deaf children’s schooling? And what needs to change now to give them the education they deserve?

11. “Playful beginnings”: new KIX research collaborations for better early learning

By Joy Nafungo , Tricia Wind and Sangay Jamtsho , IDRC Alice Jowett and Sarah Bouchie , the LEGO Foundation, and Christin McConnell GPE Secretariat

Read how the LEGO Foundation and the GPE Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) are supporting 5 new promising initiatives aiming at strengthening early learning in 11 countries of East, West and Southern Africa.

12. Teacher innovation is key for resilient education systems: Lessons from the 2021 Policy Dialogue Forum

By Carlos Vargas-Tamez , International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

Key takeaways from the 2021 Policy Dialogue Forum, including those related to innovations in teaching and learning, teacher education and policy.

13. Improving classroom observations to better support teachers

By Mary Burns , Education Development Center

Classroom observations are useful in supporting teachers, but in their current form many observations may not be valuable.

14. Sierra Leone: Positioning youth at the center of decision making

By Kamanda Kamara , Signe Roeslsgaard and Timothy Sam Plan International Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, with support from Plan International, has set up a Youth Advisory Group. The aim is to ensure that decision making at all levels of the education sector happens with children and young people at the center.

15. EdTech and the global learning crisis: Building an evidence-driven future

By Verna Lalbeharie and David Hollow , EdTech Hub

The authors call for an evidence-based future for EdTech in low-income countries. They explain how the EdTech Hub contributes to this, and pose five key questions that everyone working in EdTech should be obsessed with asking and answering.

16. The Transforming Education Summit - A moment of peril or promise for girls’ education?

By Tiffany Drake , Girls Opportunity Alliance, Suzanne Ehlers , Malala Fund, and Safeena Husain , Educate Girls

Advocates for girls' education ring the alarm: the topic must be addressed meaningfully at the Transforming Education Summit called by the UN Secretary-General.

17. Moving past grant making: 4 trends of private philanthropy for education

By Laura Abadia and Romane Delcourt , OECD Development Center

This blog shines a light on emerging characteristics and trends of philanthropy for education based on the second edition of OECD’s report on Private Philanthropy for Development.

18. Measuring gender equality through GPE’s new monitoring, evaluation and learning framework

By Anne Guison Dowdy , Nidhi Khattri and Jorge Ubaldo Colin Pescina , GPE Secretariat

COVID-19 and persisting inequalities are jeopardizing decades of progress in gender equality. It’s now more important than ever to measure progress accurately and effectively against our goal to ensure girls and boys have equal opportunities and access to services to be healthy, educated and safe.

19. 3 key actions to make education a reality for millions of children

By Charles North , GPE Secretariat

Ahead of the Transforming Education Summit called by the UN Secretary-General on September 19, GPE Acting CEO detailed three priorities for world leaders to bring transformational change to education systems and give millions of children access to learning.

20. A to-do list from youth for world leaders: Transform Education

By GPE Secretariat

For International Youth Day, we asked GPE youth leaders to write a to-do list for decision makers on how to transform education. These are their 10 priorities.

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August 26th, 2019 by Angélique Toque

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Innovation in the educational world is led by great minds and talented educators all over the world. Many edtech bloggers truly share their passion by offering relevant resources, tips, and guides for educators who want to effectively integrate technology into the teaching.  🎓

To help you out, we’ve curated a list of our favorite edtech bloggers . Find cutting-edge materials and places where you can learn how to create more engaging and creative classes. Let’s get started! 🔥

FreeTech4Teachers

Richard Byrne is a former social studies teacher who implemented laptop classes before the program went school-wide. If you are looking for proven strategies, ready-made resources, innovative milestones from multi-awarded edtech blogger, you are in a good place! Thanks to Richard’s blog you will be able to enhance students’ learning experiences like never before.

Class Tech Tips  

Monica Burns is an Educator, EdTech Consultant and speaker on many education-related events. She writes about different learning approaches , strategies as well as the newest edu tools and apps for teachers . Do you know Monica’s #FormativeTech book? Our co-creator Reshan had a chance to write the forward! She believes that combining technology into the classroom is possible once you meet the unique needs of the students. We couldn’t agree more! 

Learning in Hand  

Tony Vincent’s is a digital expert since 90s. He is on a mission to help teachers be more awesome, and that often involves technology. Over the years he has published several books, produced videos, developed an iPad app, and blogged about learning and technology— all in an effort to support great teaching and deeper learning. 

TeacherCast  

Jeff Bradbury will walk you through every single step towards technology in the classroom. If you don’t know where to start, what tools and resources to use at the very beginning, this is a great start! Jeff also runs workshops and is one of the early pioneers in teacher podcasting. Make sure to check out his Ask The Teach Coach series.

Faculty Focus  

Faculty Focus publishes articles on effective teaching strategies for the college classroom. If you want to know what works well and what doesn’t when it comes to teaching and learning – you better check it out. It goes beyond the traditional classroom and by exploring digital classes

Hands on as we Grow

Hands on as we Grow is all about learning to design and facilitate hands-on activities. Resources are divided by age, starting from babies activities to grade school. Jamie shares practical insights and ideas on science, sensory, thinking, and creativity. 

Teacher Toolkit  

This blog is run by Ross McGill, an award-winning deputy headteacher who wants to make complicated educational things simple . Read the blog to get access to resources that will make your classes more meaningful and engaging. 

Explores the future of learning in all its dimensions: technology trends , groundbreaking research , the latest tools and apps for educators . Learn more about the challenges of technology integration and how to properly and successfully integrate it into a classroom.  

Additional article on Edutopia: The Qualitative Formative Assessment Toolkit: Document Learning with Mobile Technology , written by one of Explain Everything co-creators Reshan Richards.  

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Danny Nicholson makes science and technology in the classroom easily accessible. He has been teaching for over 15 years all around the UK. On his blog, you will find resources for educators, web tools, and useful software . He wrote several guides, books, and published training on interactive whiteboards . 

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Charity Preston focuses on teachers who are or wish to be more efficient and effective in the K-12 classroom . It offers ideas, product reviews, and resources for how to be more organized in the classroom!

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The importance of motivating and engaging students of all ages in the process of learning is crucial. This blog contains helpful, free lessons, and motivational digital newsletters with cutting-edge ideas for ways to bring science to life.

When it comes to education, technology, and innovation it’s important to have a set of tech tools , data standards, and frameworks that teachers can follow to get the work done. Many educators and ed-tech bloggers are speaking loudly about transforming education into the next level. We are more than happy to be part of this process with Explain Everything . Every step toward a better education future matters!

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• ACEI-Global Blog
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5. Global Partnership for Education Blog

6. International Education News

7. An International Educator in Viet Nam

8. AmberStudent Blog

9. International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)

10. Education Week » International

11. Education International

12. NAFSA: Association of International Educators

13. Cambridge Assessment International Education Blog

14. Institute of International Education (IIE) Blog

15. Times Higher Education Student Blogs

16. India Education Diary » International News

17. Adtalem Global Education

18. Pearson International School Blog

19. World Education Blog

20. A Higher Education Blog

21. EducationWorld News » International

22. CIS Global Education Blog

23. Participate Learning Blog

24. The International Educator Blog

25. MSM Unify Blog

26. University World News

27. Learnt Now

28. Just World Educational Blog

29. Best International Education Career Counselling

30. International Higher Education Consulting Blog a project by David Comp

31. Girls Education International Blog

32. International Educational Development Program Blog

33. The EAIE Blog

34. Social Media & International Education Blog

35. CoachUp International Education Blog

36. The International Education Group Blog

37. EN Global Education Blog

38. Critical Internationalization Studies Network Blog

39. Gradstar Global Education Blog

40. SRI Education News

41. Linden Global Learning Support UG » School Psychology

42. ACEI-Global Blog

43. Brookings Blog » Education Plus Development

44. Study International

45. International Baccalaureate Community Blog

46. World Education International News

47. The Global Educator

48. U.S. News Global Education

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51. Cambridge Assessment Blog » International Education

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10 of the Best Education Blogs You Should Be Reading

• Updated: February 11, 2021
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  “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” – Albert Einstein

This quote emphasizes a very important point which is that wisdom cannot be taught in schools; it can only be acquired with life experience. We, as a parent, teachers, or children, tend to ignore this. This quote has another connotation that implies that continuous learning is something that is required to be successful in any field. 

Wondering how this is possible and whether learning in schools is sufficient. What else can you do to get more knowledge and experience?

First, apart from school education, giving your child the necessary support and training to gain hands-on experience and developing social, communication, creative, and entrepreneurial skills are a great way to help them acquire more knowledge and become future-ready. 

Second, if your child is not spending enough time reading, it indicates that they might not be able to benefit from what education offers. A report in 2020 in The Guardian states that children are reading less than ever before.

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Reading books may have become an old concept for today’s children as they are more inclined towards getting information on the Internet. Hence, blogs are a fantastic but underrated method of providing learning and staying up to date on different topics.

They are written by experts and updated frequently. Blog reading can be a great exercise for your child which will keep them updated, get a variety of opinions, and consume more information in a short amount of time. As parents, you should encourage your child to read informational blogs and learn about things and concepts.  According to a 2018 Hubspot Survey, 60% of people read blogs to learn something new and keep up with industry trends. But the question here is, which blogs to read? There are a plethora of education blogs and resources available online. How to find and read the right ones?

Fret not! Here’s a list of the 10 best education blogs researched by the Moonpreneur team that you should read and learn from in 2023.

List of the 10 best education blogs

1. homeroom.

This is the official blog of the US Department of Education and an excellent resource to get insights into the activities of various schools and programs. It also allows discussion of educational innovation and reform.

Website: Visit here

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2. MindShift

MindShift (a part of KQED News) offers insights into the future of learning and how teaching methods are evolving to meet the needs of today’s students. They also provide advice on how to raise children to be successful in life. Their audience is made of educators, parents, and lifelong learners.

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3. The Innovative Educator

Lisa Nielsen is the founder of The Innovator Educator and provides her opinion on the current education system. She is a public school educator and shares innovative ways to prepare students for relevant and real-world success. 

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4. Moonpreneur

Moonpreneur covers topics, news, research, trends, etc., that are useful and meaningful to your child’s education and how you can prepare them for the future of work.

5. Edutopia

Founded by George Lucas in 1991, Edutopia has thousands of informative articles on how technology can change the education system. They state their mission is to transform K-12 education so that all students can become future-ready.

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6. EdSurge 

EdSurge is a community of teachers, storytellers, and techies. They provide research reports on ideas and technologies that shape the future of education and the learning system. You can find coverage on PK-12, higher education, and EdTech businesses. 

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7. Getting Smart

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8. Will Richardson

Will Richardson is an education thought leader and international speaker and was named of the global 100 “Changemakers in Education” by HundrEd. In his blogs, he shares his thoughts, ideas, recommended tools, and strategies to help educators improve the learning experience for their students.

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9. TeacherTube

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This is an online community of teachers where teachers post videos on various topic for students. From science, math, arts, history, etc., they write on a wide spectrum of subjects and provide students an array of options to explore and learn

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10. The Edvocate

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The Edvocate aims to educate people about the shifts in education policy. They cover the latest news in education reforms, innovation in the learning system, education leadership, and child development.

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This list is worth bookmarking, and all the blogs are a must-follow for parents as well as children to be in the know of the latest developments in the education sector. 

However, there are still many blogs that didn’t find their place in this top 10 list, but they, too, are doing their bit to improve the education system and aid students in the learning process. Discovery Education, Inside Higher Ed, Pearson, Study.com, and Udemy are some of the notable mentions that did not make the top 10 in our list. Did we miss any education technology blogs you think should be on the list? Please share your favorite blogs in the comment section below.

Let me end this blog with a Chinese proverb –

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”

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That is a good list of blogs. I follow the TeachThought blog which is a good collection of articles for educators.

Can you also recommend some websites where I can download free ebooks or educational material in PDF format for my kid? He is in 8th grade.

Hi there! Thanks for sharing this great post about the best education blogs. I found it really informative and useful in discovering new resources for improving my own learning journey.

One topic that really caught my attention was the importance of active study techniques. It’s so true that simply reading and memorizing information is not enough to truly understand and retain it. That’s why I’m grateful for resources like the article on Productive Fish’s blog about how to study effectively. The tips and strategies offered there are incredibly helpful for anyone looking to take a more active and engaged approach to their learning.

Education can play a critical role in promoting social justice and addressing inequalities. This involves recognizing and addressing systemic barriers to education, as well as providing opportunities for all students to succeed regardless of their background.

Is blogging good for students?

Blogging allows students to express their unique voices, improves communication skills through commenting on others’ posts and responding to feedback. It fosters thoughtfulness in students’ interactions.

I am a K-12 student and follows Edudemic for detailed blogs, research summaries, and links to hundreds of Websites, books, and organizations available, which helped me to incorporate technology in the classroom.

Don’t have time to read blogs, can you recommend podcast?

Stuff You Should Know (SYSK) is a super popular podcast that teaches you about all kinds of interesting topics. It’s been around for a long time and is really popular because it covers everything from history to science to pop culture.

What is the importance of educational blogs?

You must read ASCD blogs as well. Is a vibrant space where educators unite to exchange ideas, solutions, and news. Their blogs are really informational and helpful for students. 

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Top 22 Successful Blogs and Highest Paid Bloggers in 2024

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It’s a bit shocking how much some of the most successful blogs on the internet make today. Let’s dive into who the highest-paid bloggers on the internet are and why they’re so successful.

Did you know that  the median salary for a CEO is about $250,000 + bonuses?

Yes, the median for the top 100 is around 15.7 million dollars, but that’s because this is the group of insane outliers. The truer average is around $250,000 – $350,000.

What’s more insane is that some of these CEOs are making less than some people blogging on the internet.

So if you never thought you’d make it to a CEO salary, think again.

This list of famous bloggers was created to inspire you. All bloggers dream of reaching this level of success.

At Create and Go, we endeavor to always be honest and transparent in what we do. We’ve created this list to help you see which bloggers have risen to the top and how they have achieved their success.

Throughout this article, we’ll be sharing our insights and opinions with you. Our hope is that we can help you become one of the next successful blogs on our list.

The good news is that you don’t have to become the CEO of some massive company to reach these levels of success.

When you’re reading through the list of successful blogs, remember that these are just ordinary people doing mostly ordinary things.

Most of them don’t have anything special or any “IT” factor to make them successful. They just had the drive and motivation to make their dreams of earning an income online true.

How We Chose the Successful Blogs

Our list of successful blogs includes some of the highest-paid bloggers on the internet in a variety of niches, including:

• Food Bloggers
• Mom Bloggers
• Lifestyle Bloggers
• Travel Bloggers

One key factor I want to mention here is that no media publishers were included in this list of successful blogs. While the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and Healthline are technically blogs, we’re classifying them into a different category: companies.

Media publishers have a large staff with coffee machines and board meetings. Aka, not your typical blogger working from home in his PJs (me).

These are companies that compete on a completely different level.

I’m also sure that I missed some successful blogs. I will endeavor to keep this list updated but new successful bloggers pop up all the time.

There are a lot of famous bloggers that don’t publish their income, so we have no way of knowing how much they earn to include them on this list.

Obviously, levels of blogging income can also change from year to year or based on the seasons of the year and a lot of other factors.

How Do Most Famous Bloggers Make Money?

There are some patterns you may notice in the earnings from our successful blogs on this list. Most successful bloggers are making their money from a combination of these four strategies.

• Affiliate Marketing – Where you send your readers to other people’s products and get a percentage of the sale. Higher-priced products mean higher commissions.
• Ad Networks – Ads placed on your blog
• Sponsored Posts – Where companies pay you to post something specific on your blog
• Selling Information Products – Mostly information products such as eBooks, courses, programs, coaching, and printables

We also discuss all of these in much greater length in our post on how to make money blogging.

22 Successful Blogs and Famous Bloggers

Okay, let’s look at the list of successful blogs and their obnoxious blogging incomes!

1. Yaro Starak: $40,000+/month

Yaro Starak runs Entrepreneurs Journey, a blog designed to help fellow entrepreneurs succeed online.

Method of Monetization:

His main source of income comes from selling his own digital products while other income includes affiliate marketing and some advertising.

What Sets Him Apart:

Yaro set up his first website about a card game called Magic the Gathering and started earning over $1,000/month with it. He then started an online blog about that success.

You’ll also notice the blog is very Yaro-focused, in a good way. He’s on every thumbnail and every post includes an original photo from him.

Biggest Takeaway:

Put yourself on your blog and don’t hide behind your content!

2. Abby Lawson: $41,000+/month

Abby and Donnie Lawson run the blog,  Just a Girl and Her Blog ,  which is a popular lifestyle, organization, and productivity blog.

65% of their income is from affiliate marketing and promoting products like ConvertKit (email marketing). 35% is from their own products and services (some digital training and printables).

  What sets her apart:

This blog is much more focused on lifestyle than a lot of other successful blogs. You see, a lot of “lifestyle” bloggers don’t end up making money because they are providing more entertainment content than educational.

What’s impressive about Abby is that she has managed to make her lifestyle blog produce income by educating as well as entertaining.

A lifestyle blog can make money too, as long as you produce the right content.

3. Darren Rowse: $40,000+/month

Darren Rowse runs the popular blogging authority site, Pro Blogger , where he teaches people how to blog like the pros.

Advertising is the main source of income, but he also sells a course on how to build a better blog in 31 days and runs a small conference called Success Incubator.

What sets him apart:

Pro blogger has the style of a polished authority blog. On the home page, Darren is wearing a suit jacket, and everything is presented in a clean and professional manner. This sort of approach along with the domain name naturally inclines people to trust the messages he delivers.

The look and feel of your website have the ability to build immediate trust with your reader.

4. Trevor and Jennifer Debth: $46,000+/month

Next up on our list of famous bloggers is Trevor and Jennifer, who own the popular recipe blog,  Show Me The Yummy .

55% of their income is from advertising, sponsored posts, and freelancing. 40% is from their own video workouts (programs). The remaining 5% is from affiliate programs.

What sets them apart:

They have some amazing video content on their Facebook page which is worth a watch. I think it’s a combination of these and amazing photography that sets them apart.

Video content is the present and the future of marketing… just saying.

5. Ryan Robinson: $50,000+/month

Ryan Robinson, of ryrob.com , is the owner of a blog in the personal finance niche. He discusses making money online and starting a profitable side hustle .

The majority of it comes from affiliate earnings—around 90% of his total income. The other 10% comes from his online course sales.

Ryan Robinson does not pretend to be a person he is not. From the start, he explains he is “not a “business” expert or an all-knowing guru.”

He is good at three things and focuses on those three things he refers to as his superpowers to grow his income.

Biggest Takeaway:  

Find your strengths and capitalize on them. Don’t be a jack of ALL trades. Be a master of a FEW.

6. Amira Law: $75,000+/month

Amira Law, of A Self Guru , is a special mention because she started from zero as one of our students. As a full-time lawyer, she started taking our course, Six-Figure Blog Builder , and launched her own blog in just one month.

She made her first $1,000 in her first 2 months of blogging.

Amira monetizes her blog mostly with the sale of her products: legal templates for bloggers, freelancers, and other small business owners.

She also recommends affiliate products for online business-related tools and services.

What sets her apart:

Amira took a slightly less traditional route to launching her business. Rather than taking months to create content and build an audience, she networked with the right people and launched her legal templates as an affiliate product.

She let other fellow bloggers with established audiences promote her templates and answered a lot of questions about her products within online communities.

You don’t need your own audience to start earning your first bit of income and testimonials for your blog.

7. Steve and Jennifer Chou: $80,000+/month

Steve and Jennifer run the successful blog, My Wife Quit Her Job , where they show readers how to make money online with an eCommerce store and other methods.

Most of it comes from selling their own digital product on starting a successful eCommerce store. They make the rest from advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.

A powerful and relatable story.

The whole basis for starting their business was that they wanted to have kids and Jennifer wanted to quit her job to take care of them. Thus, they started the eCommerce store and blog.

Now, they are both able to work from home and raise their kids exactly how they want.

The story is everything when it comes to sales. Your unique story is what makes people interested in you and is something nobody can take from you.

8. Rosemarie Groner: $86,000+/month 

Rosemarie Groner is the busy mom at Busy Budgeter , where she posts about money, dinner ideas, budgets, and everything mom-related.

How she makes her money:

She makes around 40% through a mix of sponsored content, affiliates, and ads. The lion’s share comes at around 60% from her own products  

What sets her apart:  

I think Rosemarie has a VERY deep understanding of her audience. You can tell from her website that her target audience is female and mostly moms.

She also obviously understands the insane power of Pinterest for bloggers as she has acquired over 95,000 fans at the time of this posting.

Know your lane and your audience. And stick to them!

9. Lindsay and Bjork: $90,000+/month

Lindsay and Bjork run two successful blogs,  Pinch of Yum and Food Blogger Pro, where they make recipes and show people how to create their own recipe blogs.

How they make their money:

They make 50% of their income from advertising, 20% from sponsored posts and affiliate marketing, and I would guess another 30%+ from Food Blogger Pro (they don’t report on its income).     

I think they were some of the first food bloggers to reveal their income and this built up a loyal following. People who followed them for their recipes now also wanted to learn how to make a food blog themselves.

Beautiful content attracts followers and can help you rise above the rest of the mediocre content out there. Photography is one to get there and they’re doing it right!

10. The Savvy Couple: $100,000+/month

Kelan and Brittany Kline are the super down-to-earth husband-and-wife duo behind  The Savvy Couple , where they teach others about freelancing and how to make money online.

The Klines have successfully monetized their business through a combination of affiliate marketing, creating and selling digital products like planners and printables, and partnering with brands they trust and genuinely recommend to their audience.

What sets them apart :

We love their unique approach to their business as a married couple. Kelan and Brittany balance each other out well and pick up the slack whenever needed for the other so that they can be present in their personal lives as partners and parents, but also not burn out on the business.

Biggest Takeaway :

One of the biggest takeaways from Kelan and Brittany’s success is the power of systems and working together.

By staying true to themselves, providing valuable content, and being consistent and efficient with constantly improving systems they have maximized their success and reached impressive heights.

11. Jon Morrow: $100,000+/month

Jon Morrow is the founder of Smart Blogger , where he teaches other successful bloggers how to grow their businesses.

How he makes his money:

The blog makes most of its money through affiliate marketing products that help bloggers succeed and through selling its own digital courses and products.

Jon Morrow, the owner, is bound to a wheelchair and can only feel his face. Despite facing challenges, he has become a millionaire and traveled the world with his blogging career.

I also suggest checking out his other website,  Unstoppable ,  well where he talks more about this stuff. Inspirational AF.

We all feel like we have limitations. We should never let it stop us from achieving anything we set our hearts or minds on.

12. Lauren McManus and Noah Riggs: $100,000+/month

Oh, hey there. We’re up! Create and Go was originally founded by Lauren McManus and Alex Nerney. Together, they started two highly successful blogs and various other ventures.

After working as an SEO consultant for Create and Go for years, Noah Riggs bought out Alex and now owns half of the business with Lauren.

Most of our income comes from selling digital products and another big chunk comes from high-paying affiliate marketing programs . We also earn some money for ads on our YouTube channel.

What sets them apart:  

They didn’t just start out blogging about blogging .

They first started a health and wellness blog, that they have since sold, and started earning over $20,000/month with that blog before starting Create and Go. It’s this experience that gives them the ability to guide others while knowing exactly what they are up against.

You don’t have to be anything special to do this – just hustle like crazy and have the right plan of action.

13. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner: $100,000+/month

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents is a top blogger in the finance niche known for helping people earn more and save more.

Most of her income comes from selling her own courses and affiliate marketing programs like Bluehost. The remaining comes from sponsorships and advertisements placed on her blogs. She has made quite a lot from sponsored posts and has a sponsored posts course if you want to learn more about how she does it.

I like to call her “the natural” in blogging. Michelle is not a marketer. Not at all. You’ll find most of the successful bloggers on this list are amazing marketers masking around as bloggers.

The truth is that Michelle is an outstanding blogger. Her audience loves her so much that she makes more money than most marketers without seeming like she’s trying. It’s very impressive!

Be the best at what you do and the money will follow.

14. Elisa Larson and Emma Chapman: $125,000+/month

Elisa Larson and Emma Chapman are the famous bloggers behind A Beautiful Mess , where they blog about everything from DIY to Instagram tips.

While there are no clear indicators on where the majority of their income comes from, they have said it’s a mix of…

• Advertising
• Sponsorships with brands
• Digital Courses and Training (Photoshop, Blogging, and Instagram Strategy)
• Physical Products (Books, Planners, Scrapbook Materials, Ect)  

I don’t know them well, but their social presence is INSANE. They are on top of Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and even Twitter. As someone who runs a couple of blogs with a partner, we can barely do two of those well. It’s impressive.

Your blog can have a ton of different focal points and still succeed.

15. Jeff Rose: $138,000+/month

Next up on our list of successful blogs is Jeff Rose’s blog, Good Financial Cents — a financial blog teaching people how to obtain financial freedom by being smarter with their money.

33% of his income comes from a financial planning practice he manages. Another 33% comes from affiliate marketing products and services like Insurance Plans. 20% comes from selling online courses and digital products. The final 14% comes from sponsorships and advertising.

I think it’s the fact that Jeff actually runs his own financial planning practice that cements his blog as truly expert advice. I mean, if you were learning from a personal trainer online and they had a very successful practice or owned a gym, you’d probably trust them more as well.

You can take an existing business you have and use it as leverage for your blog’s success.

16. Heather and Pete Reese: $170,000+/month

  The Reese family runs the blog, It’s A Lovely Life , which is really a large family lifestyle and travel blog.

60% comes from sponsored content and affiliate marketing. The other 40% comes from selling their own products and courses.

Another great example of the effectiveness of combining a lifestyle blog with educating your readers on various topics. This combination seems to be quite powerful for both endearing readers to you and making money online.

Lifestyle + Education Content = Blog Profits

17. John Lee Dumas: $195,000+/month

John Lee Dumas and his wife run a podcast that has now done over 1,900 interviews with successful entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins, Gary Vee, and more.

35% of their income comes from affiliate marketing – affiliate courses and products like Clickfunnels  (landing page software). 35% comes from selling sponsorships on this podcast. The last 30% comes from selling his own digital products and journals on Amazon.

They publish podcasts 7 days a week! You heard that right. Every day, there’s a new podcast with someone else.

Obviously, there is a downside to this schedule, which would be grueling, but you can record podcasts in bulk to save time and have a normal life.

Showing up consistently endears other people to you.

I actually have a buddy who does YouTube videos 7 days a week and it works VERY well for him. His audience feels really connected to him because they hear from him every single day. It’s a strategy that can be used in almost any business.

18. Pat Flynn: $200,000+/month

Pat Flynn is the crash test dummy of making passive income online over at Smart Passive Income . He actually runs a few successful blogs, but that one is the most noteworthy.

He is one of the most influential bloggers in the finance niche.

40% of his income historically comes from affiliate marketing different products and services like ConvertKit , Bluehost , and other high prices courses. The other 50% comes from selling his own products and courses. 10% comes from various other places.

What sets him apart: 

Pat has been crushing his blogging journey since 2008, and I think every blogger remembers seeing his income reports as kind of a mind-blowing thing. Now, EVERYONE in the biz does them.

I think the other big factor is his authentic nature. When Pat talks , he just seems like a guy who wouldn’t hurt a fly, much less try to sell you some crap you don’t need. I think that’s very helpful when talking about a subject riddled with scammers at every turn.

He’s the online marketer you can trust.

In a time when you don’t know who you can trust, authenticity is very valuable.

19. Chiara Ferragni: $200,000+/month

Next up on our list of successful blogs is the girl that’s living every girl’s dream. Chiara started a personal blog back in 2009 and leveraged that blog into a massive fashion brand at The Blonde Salad .

I’m honestly not sure what sets her style apart from others, but I really love her story. Homegirl started a website that drew in half a million monthly visitors per month. She then leveraged that into a brand generating over 15 million in yearly revenue.

There are all sorts of ladies calling themselves bossbabes these days, but Chiara is actually one. What. A. Badass.

Big takeaway:

Once you have readers and fans, your blog can continue to evolve into something even better.

20. Sarah Titus: $200,000+/month

Sarah Titus’s blog covers everything about mom life and helping mothers to make money from home.

She makes most of her money selling printables on her online store and also makes some money from affiliate marketing.

You will notice that she talks about God and her family’s struggles in almost every one of her posts. Her bio says, “He left me HOMELESS…” in the opening tagline. Talk about a great hook to draw in your readers.

My mom asked me the other day about starting a blog and I told her if she did, whatever she was blogging about, she should talk about Jesus a lot and be open about her religious beliefs. I was half-joking, half-dead serious.

By sharing her religion and personal life, Sarah creates a deep and intimate connection with her readers. That connection makes them naturally want to support her blog and feel comfortable spending money there.

Big Takeaway:

Share your story. Connect with people and they will trust you.

21. Melyssa Griffin: $200,000+/month

Melyssa Griffin is a teacher turned blogger and pro marketer who was one of the first successful bloggers that we looked up to when we first started.

Most of it comes from selling her own courses as well as other people’s high-priced courses, but she’s also now CRUSHING the podcast game with the Pursuit of Purpose .

What sets her apart: 

Melyssa started out as the queen bee of the hustle but over time, her content strategy changed to a more sustainable approach.

As she built her business larger, she started blogging less in the traditional sense with constant blog posts and focused more on her podcast and connecting with her audience – an important lesson.

Find your audience and hustle like looney toons to help them.

22. Tim Sykes: $1,000,000+/month

Penny stock trader turned successful blogger and Instagramer, Tim Skyes takes our #1 spot.

How he makes his money:  

He makes most of his money by selling DVD courses that teach people how to sell penny stocks and trade.

What sets him apart from others:

From my personal experience in Internet marketing, I suspect the majority of his income is produced through his work on social media ( his Instagram has over 1.2 million followers and he’s crazy active on there).

It’s estimated that his personal blog earns him around $15-20 million per year, so to be on the safe side, we estimated his income at 1 million per month.

Sell the lifestyle to sell the product.

If Tim posted photos of him crunching numbers all day selling penny stocks, it probably wouldn’t work. Instead, he sells an online lifestyle by using his plan (penny stocks) and he is KILLING it.  

Read Next: How to Make Money Blogging [From $1 to $100,000 Per Month]

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8 Best Tips to Become a Successful Blogger

These influential bloggers didn’t just become famous overnight – it takes hard work, dedication, and a good strategy.

Here are a few key components that I guarantee you that nearly all of these bloggers have in common:

• Create Quality Content – Don’t waste your time with content that doesn’t resonate with your audience. Create content that drives engagement and sales.
• Create Content Consistently – Every algorithm on every platform favors a regular and consistent posting schedule. Find what works for you and try to stick with it.
• Build Relationships With Your Audience – As any good marketer will tell you, sales come from relationships. Invest in them and they will invest in you.
• Build a Team – There is always a lot of work to be done at any given point in time and there always will be. Invest back into your business when you can and get help to continue growing.
• Diversify Your Revenue Stream – Every single successful blogger on this list has multiple revenue streams working for them. This is vital for six-figure status.
• Don’t Neglect SEO – Understanding SEO and optimizing for it early on will help build a buffer against the eternal rat race that is social media. It’s important.
• Invest in Courses – I guarantee you every single blogger on this list has also bought several courses along their blogging journey. We certainly did. Check out our blogging courses or find someone else’s courses that speak to you.
• Embrace the Journey and Believe in the End Goal – Some days will be dark. We had several months of net negatives before we hit the green, but when we finally did, we soared.

FAQs About Highest-Paid Bloggers

That’s a tough one! Some of the most famous bloggers include lifestyle blogger Chiara Ferragni, fashion and beauty blogger Aimee Song, and travel blogging couple Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen. All four have built successful businesses around their blogs and have become Internet sensations with millions of followers. They’re not only famous for their content but also for being some of the highest-paid bloggers in the world.

It depends on the niche, audience size, and how much time they dedicate to blogging. Many top bloggers make six figures and even seven-figure incomes depending on their success. It can be a bit harder for the average blogger to make money, but there are tons of bloggers making anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 per month or more. It takes commitment, dedication, an engaging personality, and a lot of hard work!

It’s impossible to say which blog makes the most money since there are many factors that go into monetizing a blog, including traffic, content quality, and advertising opportunities. However, some of the world’s highest-earning blogs have been known to earn millions of dollars every year! These include Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Mashable, Lifehacker, Perez Hilton, and Business Insider. It’s also worth mentioning that many successful bloggers supplement their income with products such as books, courses, merchandising, and advertising partnerships. So if you’re looking to make big bucks from blogging, there are many options available.

It all depends on the blogger! Some bloggers might make a few cents per 1,000 views while others may make several dollars. It also depends on how they monetize their blog – through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, selling products, or other forms of advertising.

Key Takeaways About Famous Bloggers

No matter what industry or niche you’re in, starting a blog can be an incredibly rewarding experience. From sharing stories about your life to creating helpful content for others, blogging has the power to give back in so many ways.

With so much potential for success out there for bloggers of all kinds, don’t underestimate the impact of your words – use them wisely and you could end up on a list of the most influential bloggers!

Although there are many successful bloggers out there, it’s important to remember that building a successful blog takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

From Chiara Ferragni to Sarah Titus, each of these well-known bloggers have their own unique stories and strategies when it comes to monetizing their blogs.

Whether you want to make money blogging or just create content for fun – just know that the sky is the limit.

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Education Rankings by Country 2024

There is a correlation between a country's educational system quality and its economic status, with developed nations offering higher quality education.

The U.S., despite ranking high in educational system surveys, falls behind in math and science scores compared to many other countries.

Educational system adequacy varies globally, with some countries struggling due to internal conflicts, economic challenges, or underfunded programs.

While education levels vary from country to country, there is a clear correlation between the quality of a country's educational system and its general economic status and overall well-being. In general, developing nations tend to offer their citizens a higher quality of education than the least developed nations do, and fully developed nations offer the best quality of education of all. Education is clearly a vital contributor to any country's overall health.

According to the Global Partnership for Education , education is considered to be a human right and plays a crucial role in human, social, and economic development . Education promotes gender equality, fosters peace, and increases a person's chances of having more and better life and career opportunities.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela

The annual Best Countries Report , conducted by US News and World Report, BAV Group, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania , reserves an entire section for education. The report surveys thousands of people across 78 countries, then ranks those countries based upon the survey's responses. The education portion of the survey compiles scores from three equally-weighted attributes: a well-developed public education system, would consider attending university there, and provides top-quality education. As of 2023, the top ten countries based on education rankings are:

Countries with the Best Educational Systems - 2021 Best Countries Report*

Ironically, despite the United States having the best-surveyed education system on the globe, U.S students consistently score lower in math and science than students from many other countries. According to a Business Insider report in 2018, the U.S. ranked 38th in math scores and 24th in science. Discussions about why the United States' education rankings have fallen by international standards over the past three decades frequently point out that government spending on education has failed to keep up with inflation.

It's also worthwhile to note that while the Best Countries study is certainly respectable, other studies use different methodologies or emphasize different criteria, which often leads to different results. For example, the Global Citizens for Human Rights' annual study measures ten levels of education from early childhood enrollment rates to adult literacy. Its final 2020 rankings look a bit different:

Education Rates of Children Around the World

Most findings and ranking regarding education worldwide involve adult literacy rates and levels of education completed. However, some studies look at current students and their abilities in different subjects.

One of the most-reviewed studies regarding education around the world involved 470,000 fifteen-year-old students. Each student was administered tests in math, science, and reading similar to the SAT or ACT exams (standardized tests used for college admissions in the U.S.) These exam scores were later compiled to determine each country's average score for each of the three subjects. Based on this study, China received the highest scores , followed by Korea, Finland , Hong Kong , Singapore , Canada , New Zealand , Japan , Australia and the Netherlands .

On the down side, there are many nations whose educational systems are considered inadequate. This could be due to internal conflict, economic problems, or underfunded programs. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's Education for All Global Monitoring Report ranks the following countries as having the world's worst educational systems:

Countries with the Lowest Adult Literacy Rates

• Education rankings are sourced from both the annual UN News Best Countries report and the nonprofit organization World Top 20

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Education Levels Across the Globe

The education level of a country's citizens is a key determinant of its economic prosperity. Higher education levels often lead to enhanced growth and development in a nation. However, comparing education systems across countries is challenging due to differences in teaching methods and resource availability. To address this, indexes have been developed to assess the education levels of citizens.

In our report, we utilize the 'Education Index', which is a part of the 'knowledge' component of the United Nations' Human Development Index. Currently we are leveraging the data from the 2022 Index. This index evaluates factors such as expected and actual years of schooling, and educational achievements at all levels. A country scores better on this index and ranks higher as it approaches a score of 1.

Our initial analysis of recent data on world education rankings reveals several trends:

• Nordic countries, including Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, consistently score high on the education index, and are considered to have some of the best education systems in the world.
• Nations previously under Soviet influence, like Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have made significant strides in improving their education systems.
• Economic powerhouses such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US have high rankings, yet disparities exist. For example, the US education ranking comes in 13th place, with a score of 0.883, and falls behind countries like Germany and New Zealand, in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
• Developing and underdeveloped countries, mainly in African and South Asian regions, are at the lower end of the rankings.
• Asian nations display varying results. Countries like South Korea and Japan excel with their competitive education systems, while others, such as Pakistan and Afghanistan, face challenges due to political instability and limited resources.

Countries with the Best Education

Iceland has the best rated education in the world with an index score of 0.938. Following close behind is Germany, the second best education ranking with a score of 0.917. New Zealand is just a few percentage points behind with a score of 0.914, making it the 3rd best educated country.

Next, we have two Nordic countries, Norway and Denmark, ranking fourth and fifth respectively. Norway has an index score of 0.912, while Denmark scored 0.909. Another Nordic country, Finland, scored 0.907 and is in sixth place.

Switzerland, known for its high-quality education system, ranks seventh best with a score of 0.902. Holding the eighth best education system is the United Kingdom with a score of 0.901. Slovenia, too, ranks impressively with a score of 0.898, grabbing the ninth spot.

Lastly, Australia rounds out the top ten with a score of 0.896.

10 Countries with Best World Education Rank:

( Score of 1 is the highest possible score)

1. Iceland - 0.938

2. Germany - 0.917

3. New Zealand - 0.914

4. Norway - 0.912

5. Denmark - 0.909

6. Finland - 0.907

7. Switzerland - 0.902

8. United Kingdom - 0.901

9. Slovenia - 0.898

10. Australia - 0.896

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1. what country has the best education.

Iceland has the best rated education in the world with an Education Index score of 0.938.

2. Where does the US rank in education?

The United States ranks 13th in education with an Education Index score of 0.883.

Year  - 2022

Source  -  United Nation's Human Development Index

Methodology  - The 'Education Index' is derived from the 'knowledge' component of the United Nations Human Development Index. This Education Index evaluates two main factors: expected and actual years of schooling and educational achievements at all levels. A country scores better on this index and ranks higher as it approaches a score of 1.

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The pursuit of the greatest education has always been a top priority for human civilization. Education is what distinguishes us from one another, liberates us from the shambles, and empowers us to act for the betterment of society. Even though a number of poets , writers, and intellectuals have written at length praising the importance of education but with the progression in modern society, its need has become more imperative. Countries all around the globe have begun to provide high-quality education in a variety of fields to students from all over the world, in addition to their own people. But have you ever considered whether nations offer an education system that can meet your demands and help you launch a career in your chosen field? In this blog, we will discuss some of the top countries having the best education system in the world.

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Although the world education rankings list by country is based on the various parameters indicated above, we’ll concentrate on the two most important ones:

• One of the best indices that international investors can use to assess economic, institutional, and financial aspects is the Global Opportunity Index.
• The Quality Index provides information on a nation’s physical safety, economic security, employment opportunities, and other factors.

When it comes to pursuing higher education from abroad, every country has its own set of pros and cons. While one country may score well on the infrastructure, the other may offer degree programs that are new and unique. For instance, If we take into consideration parameters like quality of living, teacher-student ratio, and availability of public resources for studies, the list would include the countries that have shaped modern education like Finland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, Russia, etc. Thus, it can be slightly difficult to decide which country offers high-quality education. Based on the parameters like the types of programs offered, interdisciplinarity in programs, placements, university rankings, and the number of enrolled international students, we have curated a list of countries that are known for having the best education system. Moreover Certlibrary also helps to find the best education environment in the world.

Did you know: In South Korea, high school students have double shifts every day that makes for around 12-13 hours at school.

A pioneer in modern education, the US is known for providing high-quality education delivered by world-renowned faculty. The country boasts of having more Nobel Laureates than any other country and hosting more than a million international students every year, as per the world education rankings list by country. Computer Science , Engineering , Business Management , Law , and Arts are some of the most popular courses among international students in the US. Further, the emphasis placed on research and development in the USA education system has led universities to offer an array of research-oriented degree programs especially STEM Courses at graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels thus making it the most preferred destination for education. Being the home for universities like Harvard University, University of Oxford , Yale Universit y , and MIT , the US undoubtedly has the best education system in the world. 

Did you know: Oral exams held in UK universities and colleges are rigorous and intensive tests that were held over three days.

Known for its diverse culture, low tuition fees, and living costs, Canada has emerged as a preferred study destination for a large number of students. The Canadian universities have been consistently ranked among the top educational institutions in the world by QS and Times for offering an array of degrees and short-term courses across various disciplines. With the University of Toronto and Queen’s University among the premier institutions of the country, the Canadian education system has etched its name in some of the best in the world. It provides students with a platform to specialize in courses in the fields of Engineering, Commerce, and the Arts.

Did you know: Finnish students only have to sit for a centralized exam at the age of 16!

For non-English speakers, Germany is the preferred destination for higher studies. Home to leading automobile brands like Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Germany has established its name in the automobile industry. Its institutions are renowned for offering intensive courses in Engineering, Design, MBBS in Germany , etc.  A large number of scholarships are also available for international students which attract students from worldwide, making Germany one of the countries with the best education system in the world. 

Did you know: Chinese students are given the most homework in the world, followed by Russians and Singaporeans!

The world’s 6 largest country by area, Australia, is known for its high-quality education and excellent career opportunities. Offering diverse courses in fields like Engineering, Administration, Architecture, Media, Business, Communication and Art, Australia is a popular destination to study abroad . With 7 Australian universities in the top 100 list of QS 2022 rankings, the Australian education system can be counted among the best in the world. Australian universities also have research centres in a number of countries. 

Having recorded a whopping 99% literacy rate, Denmark is undeniably a top mention while finding the best education system in the world. Free education is offered in Denmark from primary to higher education. Further, the country’s government has ensured that education is compulsory for students up to 16 years of age which is one of the unique features adopted amongst the other education system in the world. It is one of the top countries to study abroad as well and attracts scores of international students from around the world with dreams to fulfil their higher studies at the world-renowned Denmark universities imparting quality education and globally recognized and acclaimed degrees.

Did you know: Japanese schools teach subjects like moral education called dotoku !

Finland has also been internationally lauded for formulating the best education system in the world because the country has meticulously designed an educational apparatus that is at par with other countries across the globe. The Finland Education System emphasizes providing access to free education from primary to higher education and has been consistently restructured to add newer and better changes. Its quintessential focus is to impart students with incremental life skills and when it comes to higher studies, you can choose from the traditional research-based universities offering theoretical programs or Universities of Applied Science providing industry-based and training programs!

Did you know: The City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, is the largest school in the world in terms of a number of students, with more than 32,000 students.

There is a reason why the Dutch education system is known and appreciated worldwide. Because of its excellent quality and top-ranked world-class universities, the Dutch education system is one of the best education systems in the world. These institutions are known worldwide for their well-designed, cutting-edge curriculum and facilities. The teaching approach emphasizes cooperation, making it easier for international students in the Netherlands to meet both Dutch and other international students. Having said that, solid personal relationships between professors and students are highly valued at Dutch universities. Dutch universities include many practical elements in their degree programs too. It is the first non-English speaking country to develop courses in English to attract overseas students. Modern teaching approaches are employed and as the government has subsidized higher education, the cost of studying is cheap as compared to other European countries. 

Did you know: All schools in Iran have single-sex schools!

Having the highest enrollment rate of early childhood made France have a handsome spot on the list of top countries with the best education systems in the world. It’s a long-held belief that the French education system is one of the best in the world. It is not only the greatest but also one of the most successful educational systems in the world. France was a pioneer in revolutionizing its educational system. The French education system now is divided into three stages: elementary education, secondary education, and higher education. The majority of primary and secondary schools in France , as well as a considerable number of colleges, are public institutions with highly centralized administrations. Having said that, education is one of the most basic rights in France which has been made compulsory from the age of 6 to 16. Although, the vast majority of children begin school long before the minimal age, frequently as early as two years old, and more than half of 18-21 year age groups in France are still enrolled in full-time education or pursuing a vocational training program.

Did you know: In Germany, kindergarten education is optional for preschoolers!

Like its other Nordic sister countries like Finland, Norway, and Denmark, Sweden has really performed well to keep pace and be one of the top 20 countries with the best education systems in the world. If you’re wondering how a tiny little nation like Sweden can have a world-class education system, it’s because they believe in academic achievement, learning, and quality education over grades. They place a high value on developing team players. Students are equipped for a successful career in this manner. Sweden has a reputation for being forward-thinking. Researchers at Swedish universities have always contributed to the emergence of the greatest inventions like Bluetooth, Pacemakers, Skype, and Spotify. The international students studying in Sweden come from different parts of the world just to have a taste of its education system and be a part of the Swedish education revolution.

Did you know: France has the shortest school year from August to June and also the longest school day.

Other than the above-mentioned countries with best education system in the world, you must also check out the following:

Listed below are the top universities in the world :

Countries having the hardest and most difficult education systems in the world are as follows: South Korea Japan Singapore Hong Kong Finland

According to a survey done by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Chinese kids are the smartest in the world. According to the OECD’s triennial PISA – Program for International Student Assessment – Chinese children surpass their classmates in science, arithmetic, and reading, regardless of socioeconomic background.

Countries that have the leading healthcare systems in the world are as follows: Taiwan South Korea France Japan Denmark

The Indian education system has the toughest Mathematics curriculum in the entire world. The most difficult exam in the world is the IIT JEE, which is held in India. It is made up of Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Hopefully, with this blog, you are now aware of the countries with the best education system. If you want to pursue higher studies in these countries but are not sure about how to get started with it then the experts at Leverage Edu will assist you in every stage of the admission process. 

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These countries have the best education systems in the world

“The passport to your future,” “the most powerful weapon,” “the key to unlocking the world” — these are just three ways education has been described.

Everyone wants the best education and they’re willing to pay loads, spend a lot of time and even move countries to find the best education system in the world for themselves or for their children.

The search for the perfect, flawless, best education system in the world, however, is more complex than it seems.

You’re not just looking at schools and students and how well they did in exams. There are many more hidden factors that determine how well you or your child will learn.

For one, the quality of a country’s schools is closely linked to its economic status and overall well-being.

But does this mean the richest countries in the world have the best education system in the world?

That’s not quite right, either, for reasons we will outline below.

Factors such as quality of living, teacher-student ratio and availability of public resources for schools matter too. They influence some rankings of the best education system in the world.

It’s a lot and gets confusing quickly — which is why many rely on one ranking to see how smart a child in the US is doing compared to one in India: PISA scores.

Is the best education system in the world determined by PISA scores?

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests 15-year-old students in dozens of countries to apply reading, science, maths and other skills to real-life problems.

Taking place every three years, the PISA results include data on how students perform at different levels, their attitudes towards learning, their family backgrounds and other learning experiences.

Done every three years, it unearths the strengths and weaknesses of a country’s education system, which usually spurs them to take measures to improve.

While PISA scores are widely used and carry weight, there have been several criticisms and debates surrounding them. This includes:

• The narrow focus: PISA only assess students based on reading, mathematics and science, which does not capture the full range of knowledge and skills that students need
• Puts pressure on students: PISA scores are often used to compare and rank countries, which can put pressure on students, teachers and education systems
• Not all students take part in the tests, which then skews the results

The US is renowned as a country with the best education system in the world. Source: Logan Riely/AFP

10 countries with the best education system in the world

The following countries are models of the best education system in the world for the following reasons:

• It has top-ranking universities, on respected global rankings such as Times Higher Education or QS. This is a reflection of older students doing well academically.
• Its younger students are reading and counting well too, as seen from their performance on international education tests, such as but not limited to PISA
• It has graduates who have produced innovative products or services
• There is a national belief in the importance of education, which can be seen through big investments in its schools and teachers, among others.

Many believe the US, a global superpower, has the best educational system in the world. And they’re not wrong.

US universities are home to many Nobel Laureates, more than universities in any other nation. And its universities are often in the top 10 of global rankings.

Within the higher education realm, its civil rights leader Martin Luther King’s famous quote rings true: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.”

However, in the most recent PISA assessment conducted in 2018, the US’s performance in numeracy was slightly below the OECD average. OECD is a group of mostly wealthy countries.

The US currently facing low literacy rates, with almost two-thirds of its children struggling to read.

Almost 60% of students in high-poverty schools in the Boston area are at high risk for reading difficulties. This is twice the pre-pandemic rate.

These figures don’t apply across the country. Numeracy scores in the US can vary across different states and student groups due to the diversity of the education system and socioeconomic factors.

The aphorism “Education isn’t the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire” holds true in the UK, one of the best education systems in the world. Source: Oli Scarff/AFP

2. UK 

There’s a well-known quote about education among Brits: “Education isn’t the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.”

The sparks are evident in the 2023 QS World University Rankings , where some of UK’s top universities placed in the world’s top 10:

• University of Oxford (#2)
• University of Cambridge (#4)
• Imperial College London (#6)

For all the flaws in rankings, they still represent something. And in the case of the UK, that it has world-class research — the kind that’s finding treatment for ovarian cancer , discovering the causes behind obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs), shedding light on the origins of animals , and more.

Similar to the US, the quality of its schools isn’t as stellar as its unis. In the most recent PISA assessment conducted in 2018, the UK’s performance in numeracy was around the OECD average.

3. Canada 

In the latest PISA results in 2000, Canadian students placed sixth in reading, eighth in science and 12th in math among 78 participating countries.

Four of its universities are in the world’s top 100 (Times Higher Education):

• University of Toronto (#18)
• University of British Columbia (#40)
• McGill University (#46)
• McMaster University (#85)

Together, it’s an ecosystem that’s led to many amazing discoveries over the years. This includes:

• garbage bags
• peanut butter

According to Andreas Schleicher, the OECD’s education director, Canada’s schools and universities trump others as its “big uniting theme is equity.” No one’s left behind.

Speaking to the BBC, Schleicher says there is a strong sense of fairness and equal access – and this is seen in the high academic performance of migrant children.

4. Germany 

If the German proverb goes “What little Hans didn’t learn, big Hans doesn’t know” then there are many little Hans who have learned a lot — so much so that they beat the OECD average in reading (498 score points), mathematics (500) and science (503).

When they progress to universities, they can choose from eight that are in the world’s top 100:

• Technical University of Munich (#30)
• LMU Munich (#33)
• Universität Heidelberg(#43)
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (#73)
• Humboldt University of Berlin (#86)
• University of Tübingen (#86)
• University of Bonn (#89)
• Free University of Berlin (#91)
• RWTH Aachen University (#99)

Some of the greatest German inventions that changed the world include:

• diesel engine
• printing press
• helicopters
• coffee filter

Australia is at the top of the list for the best educational system in the world. Source: Marco Longari/AFP

5. Australia  

Although students in Australia scored higher than the OECD average in reading (503 points) and science (503), they didn’t do that much better than the OECD average in mathematics (491).

The reason? Most students didn’t try very hard as the exams didn’t count towards their school marks.

“These results are comparable with the OECD average of 68% of students claiming they tried less on the PISA tests than they would if it counted towards their school grades,” wrote Stewart Riddle, Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Southern Queensland, in The Conversation .

“In contrast, students in the highest-performing education systems of Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang (China) reported very high levels of effort.”

Although often overshadowed by Oxbridge and the Ivy League, Australian universities are still among the world’s best.

Seven Australian universities were featured in the top 100 list of the 2022 QS rankings . Some notable institutions in the country include:

• UNSW Sydney
• University of Melbourne
• University of Sydney

Here, scientist James Harrison invented the refrigeration system, which was used to invent refrigerators.

Finland’s performance in the PISA has been widely recognised and admired. This success can be attributed to various factors, including a highly qualified teaching workforce, equitable access to education, a student-centred approach, and a strong emphasis on early childhood education.

Compared to many other countries, Finnish schools generally assign less homework to students. The aim is to provide students with sufficient time for other activities, such as play, hobbies, and spending time with family, which are considered important for their overall well-being.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, the top universities in Finland are:

• University of Helsinki
• Aalto University
• University of Turku

Here’s a list of things you probably didn’t know were invented in Finland:

• Nokia mobile phones

Luo Yifei, PhD student at Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) School of Materials Science and Engineering, attaching an electrode on the surface of a Venus flytrap plant at a laboratory in Singapore, as scientists develop a high-tech system for communicating with vegetation. Source: Roslan Rahman/AFP

7. Singapore 

Singapore has earned a reputation for offering the best education system in the world — and you won’t need to dive deep before encountering how its founding prime minister’s views on education played a role in this.

Lee Kuan Yew, the country’s first prime minister, famously said:

• “If you want to reach your goals and dreams, you cannot do it without discipline.”
• “If there was one formula for our success, it was that we were constantly studying how to make things work, or how to make them work better.”
• “What I fear is complacency. When things always become better, people tend to want more for less work.”

Discipline, perseverance and resiliency — these values have shaped Lee’s goals “to develop Singapore’s only available natural resource, its people”.

Singapore topped the rankings in numeracy in the most recent PISA assessment conducted in 2018. Students demonstrated exceptional mathematical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong foundation in numeracy.

Much of this is due to public policy done right:

• Generous scholarship to enable its best and brightest to enter some of the world’s premier universities
• Teacher starting salaries are more than the national median, attracting the country’s top graduates to the profession. Teachers also get 100 hours of training a year to keep up to date with the latest techniques
• A focus on identifying and developing talented students and directing them towards public service
• Focus on bilingualism and science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
• Big investments in education research. They test all reforms and monitor all outcomes before rolling them out./ among the best in the world.

Singaporean innovators have played a crucial role in developing electronic devices and household items that have become essential parts of our everyday routines.

These inventions include sustainable manufactured fish, an infrared fever screening framework, the mini-DNA sequencing machine and many more.

8. Netherlands 

The education system in the Netherlands is known worldwide for being one of the best in the world. This is due to its excellent quality and many top-ranked world-class universities. 

In the most recent PISA assessment conducted in 2018, the Netherlands performed above the OECD average in numeracy.

Though the Netherlands is a non-English speaking country, many universities in the country offer English-taught courses for the ease of international students who are not familiar with the country’s official language.

This, combined with the well-designed, cutting-edge facilities and curriculum these institutions offer, makes the Dutch curriculum one of the best education systems in the world.

The cost of education in the Netherlands is comparatively lower too, making it one of the cheapest European countries . 

Here are inventions you probably didn’t know were invented in the Netherlands:

• cassette, CD and DVD

France is known as the city of love and one of the countries offering the best educational system in the world. Source: Jeff Pachoud/AFP

9. France 

France is known for much more than the Eifel Tower, croissants and fashion. The country is known globally for having the best education system in the world.  

In France, education is one of the most basic rights of its citizens. The country made it compulsory for those between the age of six to 16 to receive education . 

In the most recent PISA assessment conducted in 2018, students in France scored 493 points in reading, slightly above the OECD average (487). However, their performance in numeracy was slightly below the OECD average.

Nonetheless, some of its universities are known to rival MIT (University of Paris-Saclay) and to have one of the world’s finest engineering schools (Ecole Polytechnique) in the world.

And apart from the US, France has more Fields medal-winners for maths than any other country. It’s an award given to two to four mathematicians under 40 years of age at the International Congress of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) every four years. Think of it as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.

Aside from its excellent education system, did you know that France is also known for the invention of hair dryers and pencil sharpeners?

Students and visitors walk around the campus of Ewha Womans University in Seoul on March 2, 2023, which was founded in 1886. Source: Anthony Wallace/AFP

10. South Korea 

In South Korea, education comes first. Nine out of 10 elementary school students receive private tutoring after school, and eight out of 10 high school graduates go to college.

This is thanks to a Confucian legacy revering education — one that’s enabled it to perform very well in the PISA. Its students have achieved high rankings in PISA since their participation in the assessments began in 2000.

South Korea is also home to several prestigious universities known for their academic excellence, research output, and global reputation. Here are some of the top universities in South Korea:

• Seoul National University (SNU)
• Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Korea University

And there’s no need to highlight that some of the smartest TVs and smartphones were invented in South Korea.

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2021 Duolingo Language Report

The 2021 Duolingo Language Report presents the latest language trends and learner behaviors based on data from over 500 million Duolingo learners around the globe. Duolingo is the world's most downloaded education app, and we offer over 100 courses teaching 40 languages—all for free. As a result, our data offers unique insights into what languages learners worldwide want to study and how their interests change over time and geography.

The results of the 2021 Duolingo Language Report clearly show that learners continue to turn to languages to build bridges with cultures and people, across distances we can't quite traverse in person—yet.

For learners around the world, 2021 wasn't the return-to-normal we had been envisioning since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's no surprise that Duolingo's Most 2021 Phrase was "I am mentally exhausted." Much of the globe continued to cycle through stay-at-home orders, delayed return-to-office plans, and ever-changing health policies—but the year was not without bright spots, including vaccines, the Olympics and UEFA Euro tournament, and plenty of captivating TV.

And for millions of people, language learning was another bright spot. In 2020, the Duolingo Language Report noted record growth of new learners who started studying a language during the pandemic, whether to keep up with schoolwork or connect with people around the world. This year's report investigates how those patterns have evolved in 2021.

Love for Asian languages continues to grow around the globe

In 2021, Asian languages—especially Japanese and Korean—attracted learners worldwide, building on the impressive growth observed in 2020.

• Japanese surpassed Italian globally to become the 5th most popular language to study, and it's the fastest-growing language in the U.S. and U.K.
• Korean—holding strong at the 7th most popular language to study around the world—is the fastest-growing language in Brazil, France, Germany, India, and Mexico, and it ranks as the second-fastest growing language in Japan!
• Chinese, which was the 10th most popular language to study in 2020, has overtaken Russian and Portuguese for the 8th spot worldwide. It is also one of the top 5 fastest-growing languages in Mexico and Brazil.

The growth of interest in studying Asian languages shows no signs of slowing . The world is tuning in to more Korean and Japanese entertainment, listening to more K-pop, and reframing language study as something you do to complement and support your interests and other activities—not just something required of you in a classroom.

World interest in under-studied languages increases—again!

Learners around the world want to study a wider variety of languages than have traditionally been available to them. School districts and universities may be slashing language courses and funding , but our data shows that learners are more interested in studying languages for personal, cultural, and entertainment reasons—which has led them to study more diverse languages.

English, Spanish, and French remain the most popular languages to study globally, but when we look at the languages studied in individual countries, we see that more languages than ever before have reached the #1 spot: in 2021, 10 languages made the list of most popular to study by country, up from 8 languages in 2020 and 7 in 2016 .

The languages occupying the #2 spot in each country are also becoming increasingly diverse: this year, old favorites like French, Spanish, and German are joined by two new additions to this list: Finnish and Guaraní. Finnish has become the second most popular language to study in Finland, and similarly Guaraní, an indigenous language from South America, is now the #2 language studied in Paraguay, where it is an official language. While school, family, and friends are top reasons for these Finnish and Guaraní learners, the second most common reason for learning the language indicates some differences in these groups. Finnish learners in Finland study more for work, which could mean they are likely non-Finns working in Finland. Guaraní learners in Paraguay are more motivated by culture (they are probably the ~20% of Paraguayans who don't already speak Guaraní or may be non-Paraguayans now living in Paraguay.)

Family and culture drive learners to study new languages

COVID-19 continues to stifle travel plans in most parts of the world, so learners are thinking less about languages to use on the road and instead are studying for reasons closer to home: to connect with the family, friends, and cultures that have kept them going through nearly two years of pandemic precautions.

U.S. and French learners are examples of this global trend. In just one year, family has overtaken school and brain training to become the top motivator for new U.S. learners. For French learners, culture and family have both grown as reasons to study, while travel continues to be grounded. On the other hand, Mexico and Brazil stand out as places where interest in languages for travel has seen a slight increase, suggesting that learners in these countries are ready to start thinking about traveling abroad.

Family and culture have become important motivators for language study, and this is especially true for learners studying Asian languages . For example, over 18% of new learners studying Japanese are motivated by culture; in contrast, only 8% of English learners, 9% of Spanish learners, and 10% of French learners in 2021 chose culture as their primary reason for language learning.

The importance of family and culture for U.S. language learners was echoed in a recent national consumer survey Duolingo conducted in collaboration with DKC Analytics. Across all respondents, including those not currently learning a language, 65% said learning about a new culture would be their top reason for studying a new language—and culture ranked ahead of all other potential motivators.

Of those respondents who had started learning a language during the pandemic, 70% say their learning is related to family heritage, ancestry, or culture. In fact, 94% of learners whose family language is endangered, indigenous, or otherwise under-studied said they would be interested (or very interested!) in learning that language. Data from learners on Duolingo supports this finding: when learners have access to more diverse course offerings, including less-commonly studied languages that better represent their interests, families, and communities, people are excited to start studying a language.

Language learning highlights from around the world

There's even more to uncover in our data about how interests in languages grow and change over time. Below are some other notable findings from around the world.

• Top 10 languages studied around the world (in order): English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese.
• In 2021, the hardest-working countries were (in order): Czechia, Japan, Belarus, Germany, and Hungary. These are the countries that complete the most lessons per learner. This year's ranking marks gains for Czechia and Belarus, and slight drops for Germany (the former #1) and Hungary (formerly #3).
• Like the rest of the world, Brazil is excited to study Japanese and Korean: Japanese is the fastest-growing language in Brazil, and Korean is 4th—reversing the 2020 order, which had Korean ahead of Japanese. But the fastest-growing language in the country is Turkish, likely due to Brazilians' interest in Turkish soap operas !
• The fight for Australia continues: French was the most popular language to study there in 2016, ahead of #2 Spanish, but Spanish pulled ahead to #1 in 2020. This year, French is back on top.
• South Africa, on the other hand, has seen its Spanish-learning population just overtake the number of French learners: while French was #1 in 2016 and 2020, Spanish is now the most popular language to learn. South African learners will be an especially interesting group to watch in the coming years, as Duolingo is launching new courses in 2022 to teach Zulu and Xhosa, two languages from South Africa. Will interest in Spanish and French decline when learners are able to study the languages of their country?
• Welsh continues to be one of the fastest-growing languages in the U.K., even six years after the course was introduced. In 2020, Welsh ranked #1 among fastest-growing languages, and it made a strong showing at #2 in 2021. This year, Welsh was beat out by Japanese for the top spot, and British learners' growing interest in these languages demonstrates what we see around the world: people are studying more Asian languages and more languages with personal significance.
• In Japan, Korean has skyrocketed to become the second most popular language to study—and it wasn't even in Japan's top 5 last year!
• Learners throughout Africa are also studying a wider variety of languages. In 2020, English and French were the #1 languages to learn in Africa, but this year five languages reached #1 across the continent: English, French, Spanish, German, and Swahili!
• Irish has retained its popularity in Ireland as the #1 language to study, and it has beat out Spanish for the second year in a row.
• In 2020, Japanese and Korean were on the map as the most popular languages to study in some of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and their popularity has grown: there are now more Korean learners than English learners in Mongolia, and these languages occupy both of the top spots in Bhutan, Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

About the data The 2021 Duolingo Language Report includes information about learners who studied languages on Duolingo between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. The data was aggregated by country or by language to ensure learner privacy. Country aggregations are based on internationally-recognized, independent, self-governing entities as outlined here. Also to the end of protecting learner privacy, rankings exclude countries where there are fewer than 5,000 Duolingo learners.

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The 10 Most Dangerous States in America

These states rank the worst for public safety based on violent and property crime rates.

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Unsafe States

The violent crime rate in the U.S. fell for two years in a row after an increase in 2020, according to annual estimates from the FBI. After spiking by close to 30%, data also indicates the homicide rate was down by about 3% in 2022 compared with that first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Property crime – which covers infractions such as vehicle theft and burglary – appeared to increase in 2022 for the first time in two decades, however. And in some states, crime rates per 100,000 residents remained well above the national mark.

[ MORE: The 10 Safest States in America ]

As part of the 2024 Best States rankings, U.S. News factored in both the violent crime rate and property crime rate in each state to determine how well they foster public safety , which informs the best states for crime and corrections rankings and the overall Best States rankings.

Places at the bottom of the public safety ranking form this list of the country’s most dangerous states. Among the lower 48, they span from the West Coast to the South, and all but two of the 10 land in the lower half of the overall Best States rankings for 2024.

These are the 10 most dangerous states in the U.S., according to the Best States analysis. For its part, the FBI notes that numerous factors can affect the amount and type of crime in different areas, including population density, economic conditions, climate and family cohesiveness.

You can learn more about how states are assessed for the Best States rankings in our methodology .

10. Missouri

Violent Crime Rate : 488 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,340 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 35

Learn more about Missouri .

(Marcio Jose Sanchez | AP)

9. California

Violent Crime Rate : 499 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,343 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 37

Learn more about California .

(Don Ryan | AP)

Violent Crime Rate : 342 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,935 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 31

Learn more about Oregon .

(Ron Crabtree | Getty Images)

Violent Crime Rate : 759 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 1,789 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 45

Learn more about Alaska .

6. Tennessee

Violent Crime Rate : 622 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,302 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 27

Learn more about Tennessee .

5. Washington

Violent Crime Rate : 376 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 3,356 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 8

Learn more about Washington .

4. Arkansas

Violent Crime Rate : 645 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,452 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 47

Learn more about Arkansas .

(Brett Ziegler for USN&WR) |

3. Colorado

Violent Crime Rate : 492 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 3,148 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 16

Learn more about Colorado .

2. Louisiana

Violent Crime Rate : 629 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,748 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 50

Learn more about Louisiana .

(Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR) |

1. New Mexico

Violent Crime Rate : 780 per 100,000

Property Crime Rate : 2,984 per 100,000

Overall Best States Ranking : 49

Learn more about New Mexico .

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• Divya Kumar Times staff

Florida is the top state for education for the second year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest ranking announced Tuesday.

The outlet said the state’s standing is “ largely fueled by several stellar metrics in higher education, and less so by Florida’s still fairly strong performance in the prekindergarten- through-12th-grade arena.”

The recognition follows a period of controversial change in the last two legislative sessions for a system that includes 12 public universities and 28 state colleges. Gov. Ron DeSantis and lawmakers have banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campuses; approved a measure regulating campus restrooms according to gender; removed sociology from a required courses list; and weakened tenure protections for faculty, among other changes.

In a separate U.S. News ranking, Florida also landed in the No. 1 spot for higher education alone for the eighth year in a row. Students at the state’s colleges and universities had the nation’s second-highest graduation rates and paid the lowest average in-state tuition and fees, the organization said.

The state ranked No. 26 for the average amount of federal student loan debt held by young adults and No. 25 for the share of those 25 years old and above with at least an associate degree.

Many of Florida’s public universities have been climbing in the rankings in recent years. In September, the University of Florida dipped to No. 6 in the U.S. News rankings among public universities after being named a Top 5 school two years in a row. The school was recognized last week by Forbes as one of 10 public “new Ivies.”

“Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have prioritized higher education and ensured our universities have the resources and support they need to focus on academic excellence and provide safe learning environments for all students,” State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said in a news release.

Rodrigues said the state increased funding to the State University System by $1 billion last year.

Meera Sitharam, chairperson of the University of Florida’s faculty union, praised the state for investments in higher education that have kept tuition low. But she said the metrics don’t capture everything, and the recent climate around higher education in the state could erode the education students receive.

“The quality of education and what exactly (students) learn, is hugely connected to the culture and the values, including academic freedom,” she said. “I would say academic freedom is the fundamental value, which is absolutely, the grounds. Without academic freedom, everything will come crashing down. Education simply doesn’t exist. Even democracy won’t exist.”

Jessica Magnani, chairperson of the St. Petersburg College Faculty union, said the ranking was a testament to the work of educators across the state, but that salaries for teachers and faculty have not kept up with either the rise in rankings or the cost of living.

At St. Petersburg College, she said, starting salaries are $39,000 for full-time faculty roles. Florida recently ranked second-to-last of all states for teacher pay.

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She also wondered if the state would maintain its rankings in years to come. “I think we’ve not yet seen the results of the legislation that recently passed,” she said.

In K-12 education, the state ranked No. 10 this year, U.S. News said.

It ranked No. 5 among states for college readiness, No. 12 for preschool enrollment and No. 19 for high school graduation rates.

Florida ranked No. 21 in reading scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as “The Nation’s Report Card.” In the same assessment, the state ranked No. 32 in math.

Utah ranked No. 2 for best education state overall and Massachusetts came in at No.3.

Divya Kumar covers higher education for the Tampa Bay Times, working in partnership with Open Campus.

Divya Kumar is the higher education reporter. Reach her at [email protected].

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This is the major factor for Florida's No. 1 ranking in education by U.S. News

Did Florida receive all A's on its latest report from U.S. News & World Report? Kind of.

The U.S. News released its ranking of all 50 states , using 71 metrics across eight categories to determine the best states to live in.

Florida placed within the top ten overall best states to live in, particularly excelling in the " Education " category for the second year in a row. In evaluating the best states for education, the U.S. News examined metrics tied to both higher education and the space from pre-kindergarten through high school.

"The quality of a community’s schools can be central to a family’s aspirations," U.S. News writes. "And though public education has largely been a local matter for school boards and states that allocate most of schools’ funding, the federal government has played a large role for the past several decades."

Why is Florida the top state for education?

Out of all 50 states, Florida saw the top spot for education. It was also named the ninth best state to live in overall, going up from last year's placement.

U.S. News highlighted the state's higher education, placing first in the specific subcategory. It's metrics reflect the share of citizens in each state holding college degrees, as well as college graduation rates, the cost of in-state tuition and fees, and the burden of debt that college graduates carry.

"With several large cities, the state also has a sizable system of state universities and community colleges. The University of Florida in Gainesville and Florida State University in Tallahassee have been rivaled in enrollment by the University of South Florida in Tampa, University of Central Florida in Orlando, and Florida International University in Miami. Among the best known private institutions: University of Miami."

As for Pre-K through 12th grades, the state placed 10th overall. This subcategory measures state performance across the life cycle of a young person’s education, encompassing preschool enrollment, standardized test scores among eighth-graders, high school graduation rate and college readiness.

It also notes the state's average high school graduation rate is 87.3%, higher than the country's average of 85.9%.

DeSantis' legislation not reflected in 2024 ranking, U.S. News shares

In a further analysis of the results, U.S. News said addressed the debate around education in Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis' stance on "woke politics" in schools.

The education metrics used by U.S. News to rank the states tend to focus on aspects of affordability, accessibility and achievement, and the controversial moves DeSantis has made so far may not be reflected there," U.S. News said. "The data used also can lag behind more recent developments due to when it’s released by a source and to the time needed for analysis. Many education metrics are tied to the year 2022, for example, and policy shifts may take time to play out."

While DeSantis' message of "Make America Florida" didn't pander to other states in terms of education, the state sees high marks in the category. For example, in metrics reflecting pre-K through high school, Florida excelled the most in college readiness – an assessment of the share of 12th-graders who scored highly on the SAT, ACT or both. 

However, the analysis mentions critics contend DeSantis’ moves could have lasting effects on the education system and those within it.

What have Florida officials said about the ranking?

In a press release , the Florida Department of Education highlighted the ranking.

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida again ranks number one in education,” Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr said. “By focusing on core academic subjects and excellence in the classroom, Florida stands ahead of the rest.”

Back in April, DeSantis made a comment about Florida's education while signing HB 1285, which seeks to make it easier for underperforming schools to become charter schools, among other things.

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“Florida is the No. 1 state in the country for education,” DeSantis said . “By focusing on core academic subjects and rejecting indoctrination in the classroom, we have become a standard-bearer for educational excellence. The legislation I signed today continues to build on Florida’s previous accomplishments.”

How did Florida rank in other categories?

The other individual rankings for Florida included the following: 

• Economy - 1
• Crime & Corrections - 13
• Natural Environment - 13
• Fiscal Stability - 20
• Infrastructure - 20
• Health Care - 26
• Opportunity - 45

What are the top 10 best states for education in the country?

Here is what states follow Florida in education:

• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• New Hampshire

What is the 'worst' U.S. state for education?

New Mexico placed 50th in overall education for the country, getting last place for Pre-K through 12 and 21th place for higher education.

New Mexico is home to only about a dozen four-year, degree-granting institutions but the ranking notes Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, is home to one of the state's largest universities and employers, the University of New Mexico.

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• Social Reach : The combined social shares on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook of the ten most recent posts, as well as the blog's main domain.
• Activity : The frequency at which the blog posts articles.
• Authority : Measured by the number of inbound links to the blog.
• Teach Score : This is a subject score that measures how media is used on the blog, the relevancy of the topics, and the overall presentation of the blog.

Anyone can submit a blog they find helpful or educational, whether it's one you write on or one that you follow, and Teach.com will score it and list it on their site (they currently have 638 blogs listed). According to Teach100, here are the top ten education blogs to follow, and what content you can find on them.

1)  Inside Higher Ed

This is a great source of content for anyone in higher education, including those looking for jobs. They have sections including Admissions, Books, Technology, Career Advice, and Diversity. They also offer a number of webinars and research in the higher ed space. Their most recent study was on Federal Accountability and Financial Pressure which surveyed college and university presidents.

2)  The Learning Network 

This blog is under the New York Times umbrella. Their main audiences are teachers, students, and parents that want to use the NYTs content as inspiration for teaching materials. Teachers can use the section "Text to text" as lesson plans in areas such as American History, Civics, Current Events, and Social Studies.

Students can also comment on stories in the Student Opinion section, as long as they're 13 years or older. 

3)  Edutopia

Edutopia is part of The George Lucas Educational Foundation. The blog's focus is on k-12 educators and students. It's two main purposes are to produce content that improves learning and engages students and to "collaborate with researchers, teachers, and curriculum experts" to advance the field of project-based learning.

Recent content includes topics like " How to Help Adolescents Online Evaluation " and " Teaching K-8 Finanical Literacy: A Case Study ."

4)  Classroom 2.0

This blog is focused on bringing social media and web 2.0 into the classroom. It's not just a destination for content, but also acts as a social network for educators that are looking to learn more about integrating online strategies into their classrooms. They have groups at different schools that you can join and interact with, as well as many educational videos. They have over 78,000 members from 199 countries which really provides a variety of perspectives on education.

5)  Edudemic

This blog is all about technology in the education space. They provide tactful advice about incorporating technology in the classroom, including a teacher's guide to technology and learning as well as product reviews on the best laptops, tablets, and apps for teachers. They also provide best practices for online learning, including posts like " 15 Tips for Facilitating Online Discussion " and " How to Design Effective Online Courses ."

6)  TeacherTube

This is an online community for teachers to share videos of instructional learning. For teachers in any school or even home teachers, this is a destination to learn from your peers. You can also find photos, videos, and audio recordings to use in your curriculum. You can also join different groups focused on specific topics.

TeacherTube is about community and education for teachers, by teachers. 

7)  MindShift

Mindshift is another technology focused blog that incorporates data and research into a lot of the content. It has a unique section around games and learning and how apps are changing how toddlers are learning their basic skills and knowledge through technology. Some of the recent articles cover " Beyond Angry Birds, Five Apps That Test Your Physical Skills " and " How Do Parents Think 'Educational' Screen Time Affects Learning ."

8)  Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This blog focuses on apps and mobile devices that educators can use in the classroom, as well as strategies to integrate them successfully. It provides educational presentations on topics like " Free Educational Android Apps for Teachers " and " Free Math Resources, Lesson Plans and Games ."

Mobile devices are changing how students learn outside the classroom, and educators and schools need to be aware of how to integrate them properly with lesson plans and curriculum. 

9)  TechThought

This progressive blog is for all educators who are looking to be more digitally connected. They have great sections on testing with technology, best practices for iPads in the classroom, what hashtags to follow on Twitter, and research around how thinking habits and neuroscience impact students' learning processes.

Some of the most popular posts include " 15 Literacy Apps to Create Books on the iPad " and " 50 Top Sources of Free eLearning Courses ".

10)  Homeroom

To #10 best blog ranked by Teach100 is the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education. The blog's main purpose is to continue the conversation around education issues in the U.S. They also allow individuals to comment and suggest ideas and feedback on the topics discussed. The most recent topics included " Championing International Education Priorities " and a discussion around the Department of Education increasing their innovation, transparency and access to public data .

This is a great resource and destination for anyone in the education field to stay on top of the current issues in the field and lend their insight and experience to the discussion.

Bonus Blog: hop online

If you're in the higher education space, this blog provides a lot of specific tactics for using inbound marketing to attract and acquire new students. They offer great resources on content marketing and social media strategies for admissions and marketing departments. Some of their recent content includes, " The Content Marketing Matrix For Higher Education " and " How to Leverage Social Media During the March Madness for Admissions ".

What education-focused blogs do you follow? 

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