Educational Insights & Strategies
Welcome to the InterestEd Blog — a space for educators and parents to find practical ideas, flexible strategies, and inspiration for joyful learning. Here you’ll discover tips, planning tools, and insights drawn from my work as an educator, coach, and homeschool parent, with a special focus on gifted and advanced learners.
Looking for something specific? Search by topic or keyword to find articles on topics like social-emotional learning, advocacy, growth mindset, literacy, and much more!
Lessons from Homeschooling to Support Gifted Students
Discover ten lessons from homeschooling that can help classroom educators bring more flexibility, curiosity, and authentic learning into their classrooms.
Includes a free on-demand webinar and downloadable teaching tools.
Summer 2025 InterestEd Newsletter: Growth, Learning, and Inspiration
The Summer 2025 edition of the InterestEd Newsletter is here! This issue includes personal updates, gifted education insights, and practical teaching tips for curious minds.
Exciting News: I’ll Be Presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education
I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education! My session explores what schools can learn from homeschooling gifted students—especially around flexibility, curiosity, and student-led learning.
Now Available: Creative Writing Passport!
The Creative Writing Passport journal is officially here! Designed for grades 5–8, this creative writing companion helps students grow as writers through engaging prompts, challenges, and self-discovery.
See Them. Support Them. Stretch Them.
Gifted learners think deeply and feel deeply. This guide explains key concepts like emotional intensity and asynchronous development and offers practical ways to create inclusive, caring environments.
The InterestEd Insight: March 2025 Newsletter – Education Resources & Updates
The March 2025 edition of The InterestEd Insight includes updates on Laura’s GT certification journey, new creative projects, and fresh resources for educators and homeschool families.
Takeaways from this month’s edition
• Flexibility and curiosity are at the heart of every effective learning space
• Educators benefit most from practical, easy-to-use tools that save time
• Professional growth should feel inspiring, not overwhelming
Elevated Offerings: A Journey of Growth and Learning
Laura Mukerji shares her next chapter with InterestEd Educational Solutions as she begins the Gifted and Talented Graduate Program at UW Stevens Point. Learn how this milestone connects her consulting work, creative learning philosophy, and commitment to supporting gifted and curious students.
Charting The Course: Exciting Updates from InterestEd
InterestEd Educational Solutions is growing in new and exciting ways. From launching the website and new resources to forming collaborations and teaching online, Laura Mukerji shares how InterestEd continues to expand its mission to support creative and flexible learning for all students.
I’m InterestEd
I’m so glad you’re here. I started InterestEd Educational Solutions to create a space where learning feels personal, creative, and full of possibility. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this is a place to explore ideas, resources, and inspiration for nurturing curiosity and helping every student thrive.