founders' corner

Interested to know more about the latest from Next Knowledge? This page is home to thoughts, ideas and updates from Lawrence Feld and Stephen Straker -- our cofounders.

You can also follow them on social channels, primarily LinkedIn, for Stephen and Lawrence. If you want to contact them, you can start with our contact form. We're a small company -- your message will get to them very quickly :)

Here are their posts...

Stephen Straker

Mar 22
3 min

Looking back, looking forward.

Today marks our first anniversary! We have much to celebrate, including our new Wordspace and new tools to enhance learning!

Lawrence Feld

Feb 15
1 min

New year, new online work space!

Introducing our new note-making application -- the Next Knowledge Wordspace!

Stephen Straker

Jan 6
2 min

Rising to the challenge!

It has been a long and interesting year, hasn’t it? 2021 had no shortage of things to toss our way as a global community - and as we...

Lawrence Feld

Jul 20, 2021
2 min

Why almost every learner struggles

I have spent my entire career in education and helping learners learn. From the most challenged to the most masterful among us, I have...

Lawrence Feld

Jun 14, 2021
2 min

It takes work to enjoy the show

I have seen some incredible teaching presentations at all levels over my career. Whether it was through the use of technology, or the...

Stephen Straker

Jun 2, 2021
1 min

Help us help

The media continues to publish stories about students struggling. The consensus seems to be that students of all abilities – but...

Lawrence Feld

May 18, 2021
1 min

If you stop to listen it will appear

Blog post from our co-founder, Lawrence Feld... Stop to listen...

Stephen Straker

May 12, 2021
1 min

A big day for Next Knowledge!

Yesterday I participated in my first-ever venture pitch… and won! I was thrilled to be included in the EdTech Venture Day organized by IE...

Lawrence Feld

Apr 23, 2021
1 min

Nobody Washes A Rented Car

For many students who experience difficulty writing, the work they produce is like a rented car. They don't own it!

From Classrooms to Home (and Back Again)

Stephen Straker

Apr 8, 2021
2 min

From Classrooms to Home (and Back Again)

Our Academic Literacy Program keeps kids learning with digital tools and comprehensive resources to help them in the classroom and at home.

Lawrence Feld

Mar 31, 2021
2 min

The elephant in every classroom

Research has shown that at least 30% of learners have trouble reading and writing - it's the elephant in every classroom.

Stephen Straker

Mar 23, 2021
2 min

Why we do what we do

Lawrence and I are deeply passionate about learning… and about enabling better learning through Next Knowledge. That’s what we’re doing...

Lawrence Feld

Mar 23, 2021
2 min

The issue that effects all learners

At Next Knowledge, we are dedicated to helping learners of all abilities by promoting and developing language processing skills ranging...

Lawrence & Stephen

Mar 20, 2021
2 min

It’s time to revolutionize learning

Co-founders Lawrence and Stephen officially launch their company... and their blog! Check out their first post.

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