SchoolSims

We’ve all learned some lessons the hard way. It’s part of how we grow.  The best time to learn from mistakes is before the consequences are real. Simulations build crucial judgment skills in a safe environment before the stakes are high. Learn more at schoolsims.com

Dr. Phillip Luck uses SchoolSims to help aspiring school leaders practice real decision-making. Rather than using a checklist, Dr. Luck uses simulation to help leaders wrestle with ambiguity, consequences, and culture. 👉Read more: schoolsims.com/blog/learning-…

Strong induction and apprenticeship programs improve teacher and admin retention. Sims boost it further, enhancing decision-making skills (MDPI).  👉See more in our latest webinar: youtu.be/Upcx4mnCR9A

SchoolSims has been accepted into the AWS & Deloitte Social Entrepreneur Accelerator (SEA)! SEA is an interactive 3-day business and technical capacity building opportunity. We look forward to making an even bigger impact through the knowledge gained!

In this thought-provoking podcast, Ken Spero and Julie Ferin discuss the challenges teachers and other school leaders face and the impact of sims for preparing them. 👉 schoolsims.com/blog/schoolsim…

For superintendents, political controversy is part of the job. The solution? Use sims to prepare superintendents for political pressure. Read more in EdWeek: edweek.org/leadership/sim…

San Diego State students use SchoolSims to “develop their decision and reflective leadership skills as they prepare to complete the state performance assessment.” 👉 See more: schoolsims.com/client-testimo…

Virginia U. students on Sims: 🔹 "Engaging...made me think about why I made certain choices & also the results.” 🔹 “Great! A cool way to make people think at the moment.” 👉 See more: schoolsims.com/client-testimo…

🧠Emerging Neuroscience shows sims help leaders: 🔹 Listen deeply 🔹 Acknowledge doubt 🔹 Receive feedback 🔹 Consider other perspectives 👉👉Read the full published study: content.schoolsims.com/spero

AI policy brings ❓❔❓: 🔹What if I get it wrong? 🔹Or parents push back? 🔹Or colleagues handle it differently? 🔹Or I don’t fully understand the tech? SchoolSims prepares you: schoolsims.com/blog/ai-in-the…

See the recording of our latest webinar "AI in the Classroom." This is a must-watch! Experience a REAL SchoolSims simulation and explore the core AI issues facing educators today: schoolsims.com/blog/ai-in-the…

How would YOU respond? You suspect students are cheating by using AI. Academic integrity, student trust, policies, instructional design, and student assessments are at stake. We’re exploring this exact scenario in our next webinar, Jan 29th at 3 pm: content.schoolsims.com/webinar-jan2026

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars equips young people with civic knowledge/skills for a thriving democracy. SchoolSims made a big impact. Watson noted, “With sims, you are the decision-maker. You have to stop, make a choice, and immediately see the consequences.” 👉See more: schoolsims.com/citizens-and-s…

AI detection tools are a first step to flag potential cases of academic misuse. Detection rates vary by tool, so it's important to know available resources and limitations. Join us for an informative session on Jan 29th, to include approaching suspected AI misuse by students: content.schoolsims.com/webinar-jan2026

Register for Jan 29th web event "AI in the Classroom," hosted by Liz Azukas. We'll tackle tough questions: 🔹 Responding to suspected AI use 🔹 What AI-detection tools can/can’t tell us 🔹 How assignments can support critical thinking 🔹 Balancing academic integrity w/AI prep content.schoolsims.com/webinar-jan2026

Tom Evans, lecturer at Towson U., says, “Sims fill the gap between what was learned in the classroom and handling situations on the job that require high-quality decision-making.” They are often less expensive than textbooks too. 👉Read more here: schoolsims.com/towson-univers…

📒 Researchers tested Sims across 4 phases of the principal pipeline: recruitment, preparation, induction and PD. The Sims: 🔹Developed nuanced understanding of school leadership 🔹 Enhanced decision-making in prep programs 🔹Supported new and experienced admins See full study here: schoolsims.com/simulation-bas…

Not every new educator enters the same kind of school or receives the same level of mentoring. Simulations help level the playing field by ensuring consistent access to meaningful, practice-based learning experiences: schoolsims.com/blog/

Published in "The Internet and Higher Education" Volume 65, April 2025, the study says: The data support the assertion that through self-debriefing, following an online simulation, learners can be prompted to engage in reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation in both thought and action. School leaders in training report that simulated experiences help them feel more prepared for the myriad of challenges involved with leading a school. See more: schoolsims.com/simulation-bas…