Key points: Who among us has never copied a homework answer in a hurry? Borrowed a friend’s paragraph? Accepted a parent’s “small correction” that eventually became a full…
Read more AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already brokenKey points: Rather than replacing student thinking, when teachers design and guide AI experiences, the technology is most often used to deepen critical thinking and strengthen instruction, according…
Read more New research challenges fears about AI in the classroomGreenville, Wis. – February 3, 2026 – As educators look for meaningful ways to balance digital learning with hands-on experiences, School Specialty®, a leading provider of learning environments…
Read more School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture LineKey points: Sixty-five percent of educators use AI to bridge resource gaps, even as platform fatigue and a lack of system integration threaten productivity, according to Jotform‘s EdTech Trends…
Read more Despite platform fatigue, educators use AI to bridge resource gapsKey points: AI has crossed a threshold. In 2026, it is no longer a pilot category or a differentiator you add on. It is part of the operating…
Read more AI in edtech: The 2026 efficacy imperativeKey points: It’s truly incredible how much new technology has made its way into the classroom. Where once teaching consisted primarily of whiteboards and textbooks, you can now…
Read more On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printingKey points: Many years ago, around 2010, I attended a professional development program in Houston called Literacy Through Photography, at a time when I was searching for practical…
Read more Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AIKey points: For the last two years, conversations about AI in education have tended to fall into two camps: excitement about efficiency or fear of replacement. Teachers worry…
Read more AI for empathy: Using generative tools to deepen, not replace, human connection in schoolsKey points: The rapid rise of generative AI has turned classrooms into a real-time experiment in technology use. Students are using AI to complete assignments, while teachers are…
Read more AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace?Key points: If you’ve attended a professional show or musical recently, chances are you’ve seen virtual set design in action. This approach to stage production has gained so…
Read more 3 reasons to switch to virtual set designKey points: When I first started experimenting with AI in my classroom, I saw the same thing repeatedly from students. They treated it like Google. Ask a question,…
Read more AI in the classroom: Preparing for a new era of teaching and learningKey points: AI is now at the center of almost every conversation in education technology. It is reshaping how we create content, build assessments, and support learners. The…
Read more Preserving critical thinking amid AI adoptionK-12 IT leaders are under pressure from all sides–rising cyberattacks, the end of Windows 10 support, and the need for powerful new learning tools. The good news: Windows…
Read more 10 reasons to upgrade to Windows 11 ASAPKey points: In the growing conversation around AI in education, speed and efficiency often take center stage, but that focus can tempt busy educators to use what’s fast…
Read more Why busy educators need AI with guardrailsKey points: In my classroom, students increasingly ask for relevant content. Students want to know how what they are learning in school relates to the world beyond the…
Read more Effective tools to foster student engagementKey points: Today’s school IT teams juggle endless demands–secure systems, manageable devices, and tight budgets–all while supporting teachers who need tech that just works. That’s where interactive displays…
Read more Rethink the classroom: How interactive tech simplifies IT and supercharges learningKey points: By now, the 2025-2026 school year is well underway. The glow of new beginnings has faded, and the process of learning has begun in earnest. No…
Read more 5 essential AI tech tools for back-to-school successKey points: I’ll admit that I use AI. I’ve asked it to help me figure out challenging Excel formulas that otherwise would have taken me 45 minutes and…
Read more Digital dementia: Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI?Key points: When I stepped into the role of curriculum coordinator for Peoria Public Schools District 150 in 2021, I entered a landscape still reeling from the disruption…
Read more Building a literacy framework that works: A district leader’s journey in PeoriaKey points: For students with special needs, learning can often resemble a trek through dense woods along a narrow, rigid path–one that leaves little to no room for…
Read more Is gamification they key to achieving true inclusion in special education?