Hello Reader, “In the future, every teacher could have five amazing graduate assistants.” - Sal Khan, Khan Academy There’s a quiet fear growing in many teachers’ hearts right now. It’s not just about AI. It’s about becoming invisible in a system that already feels overwhelming, undervalued, and underfunded. So when someone says, “AI is coming to the classroom,” it’s natural to feel a chill. But here’s what’s often missed: AI is not here to replace teachers. AI is here to support teachers like...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, You’ve probably used AI to write an email, brainstorm ideas, or create lesson materials. But here’s the question: "Are you using AI as a co-pilot or just a shortcut?" Short Cut Thinking vs. Co-Pilot Thinking Shortcut Thinking: “Write a lesson plan for me” “Make a quiz” Accept the first response Use output without editing Let AI shape the direction Co-Pilot Thinking: “Here’s my lesson objective and help me outline 3 variations based on ability levels.” “Can you draft 5 quiz...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, What Is AI Fluency? AI fluency means being able to understand, use, and lead with AI tools confidently and ethically without needing to code or become a tech specialist. For teachers and educators, that includes knowing: When AI can save you time How to prompt effectively How to review and refine AI-generated materials How to use AI while staying aligned with your values You don’t have to become an AI expert, just fluent enough to stay relevant and work smarter. Why It Matters...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Summer is coming. For many teachers, that means a much-needed break. Classroom teachers finally get time away from school, and independent teachers often experience a slowdown as students go on vacation. Either way, summer gives you something special: more time and headspace. But what if this summer could do more than recharge you? What if it could also set you up with an income stream that continues to pay you long after summer ends? That’s the power of creating your own digital...
6 months ago • 2 min read
How Referral Systems Work in Education In small education businesses like private tutoring or coaching, referral systems leverage word-of-mouth by rewarding current students or parents for bringing in new students. Essentially, it formalizes the natural process of happy clients recommending your teaching to others. According to a Nielsen study, 92% of consumers trust referrals from people they know, and people are 4× more likely to enroll in a service when referred by a friend. This trust...
6 months ago • 14 min read
Overview: Why B2B Outreach Matters for Educators Business-to-business (B2B) outreach refers to selling your educational services or programs to organizations (companies, schools, institutes) rather than individual learners. For teachers and small education businesses, B2B partnerships can unlock tremendous value. Instead of reaching one student at a time, you can impact entire teams or classrooms, leveraging the “existing institutions that run the world” to amplify your reach . In fact, most...
7 months ago • 40 min read
Hello Reader, Imagine this: by the end of the summer, you could have your own digital course live, selling, and generating income—while you enjoy time off or prep for the new school year. In case you’re not familiar, digital courses are pre-recorded, asynchronous lessons that allow students to learn from you without you needing to be there live. They let you reach thousands of students around the world, and you can sell them through marketplaces or by self-marketing—earning passive income...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Introduction Education agents and agencies are intermediaries that connect individual teachers or tutors with private students seeking lessons. Unlike recruiters who place teachers in schools, these agents focus on matching teachers directly with paying learners (for tutoring, language training, test prep, enrichment, etc.). They handle the marketing and logistics of finding students, allowing teachers to monetize their knowledge without having to promote themselves. This newsletter provides...
7 months ago • 14 min read
Hello Reader, Do you often feel like you have so much knowledge to share but you’re unsure how to get it out into the world? Whether you’re trying to get more students, sell your digital products, publish books, or grow your income, you need to get your knowledge in front of people who need it. And the good news? You’ve got options. Lots of them. Some teachers prefer to focus on teaching and let someone else handle the marketing. Others want to take control and promote themselves directly....
8 months ago • 2 min read