Key points: For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of…
Read more Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learningKey points: An unexpected group of presenters–11th graders from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago–made a splash at this year’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and…
Read more Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroomKey points: As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the…
Read more Back-to-school success for all: Building vital classroom skillsKey points: Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms. It is…
Read more The advantages of supplementing curriculumKey points: Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, representing a spectrum of learning and thinking differences such as autism, ADHD,…
Read more Supporting neurodiverse learners requires more than accommodation: It demands systemic changeThis press release originally appeared online. Key points: While there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about…
Read more New research highlights the importance and challenges of K-12 student engagementKey points: Like many educators, I have strong feelings about the abundance of artificial intelligence now used in schools. Some teachers choose to take a Gandalf approach to…
Read more 5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administratorsKey points: According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, nearly 40 percent of workers’ core skills will change in just the next five years.…
Read more Choice-ready: Exploring a new standard for preparing students for the future of workNearly 100 parents and students gathered at Thursday’s Sacramento City Unified School District board meeting to protest the removal of Jeanine Rupert, a sixth-grade teacher at Phoebe A.…
Read more Sacramento parents, students protest replacement of teacher over carpet removalKey points: Back-to-school season arrives every year with a mixed bag of emotions for most educators, including anticipation and excitement, but also anxiety. The opportunity to catch up…
Read more 4 tips to create an engaging digital syllabusKey points: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically. Rather…
Read more 5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school yearKey points: As a classroom teacher and district leader with over 26 years of experience, I’ve attended countless professional development (PD) sessions. Some were transformative, others forgettable. But…
Read more Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classroomsKey points: The first few weeks of school are more than a fresh start–they’re a powerful opportunity to lay the foundation for the relationships, habits, and learning that…
Read more 3 steps to build belonging in the classroomThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I was conferencing with a group of students when I heard the excitement building…
Read more In training educators to use AI, we must not outsource the foundational work of teachingKey points: Every educator hopes to instill a lifelong love of learning within their students. We strive to make each lesson engaging, while igniting a sense of curiosity,…
Read more 4 ways to transform your classroom through playful gamificationBoth Clownfish and GloFish kits ranked in the top 5% of all products evaluated by STEM.org Educational Research™ Organization GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., January 13, 2025 (Newswire.com) – Aperture…
Read more HelloReef Aquarium Kits Earn STEM Authentication and Highest Honor of “Best in STEM”Key points: While most students say they are eager to learn and say they feel a strong sense of belonging in school, teachers still face challenges that slow…
Read more 3 key opportunities to address education’s biggest challengesIt’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. How about having to guide a classroom full…
Read more How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in 2024 ElectionBOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and adapt instruction in the moment. This innovative tool,…
Read more HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class InstructionKey points: Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity? In July, the Federal Communications…
Read more New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap
