Key points: In emergencies, time is the most valuable resource–and it’s often the one in shortest supply. Whether a medical crisis, fire, or security threat, the difference between…
Read more How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times in emergenciesKey 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: Imagine trying to teach a student how to navigate the city of New York in 2026 using a map from 1950. The streets have changed names,…
Read more The death of the static textbook: Why financial education must be “live”Key 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: When you need to fix your sink, learn how to use AI, or cook up a new recipe, chances are you searched on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram,…
Read more 5 tips for educators using videoKey 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: In Greenwood 50, our story began with a challenge shared by many districts: too many tools, not enough connection. With more than 8,000 students across 15…
Read more From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication rebootKey points: When Collegedale Academy, a PreK–8 school outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, needed a new elementary building, we faced a choice that many school leaders eventually confront: repair an…
Read more How one school reimagined learning spaces–and what others can learnKey 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 stepped into my role overseeing student data for the Campbell County School District, it was clear we were working against a system that…
Read more From silos to systems: The digital advantage in schoolsKey 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 ASAPOriginating in the early 2000s with 3D printing and digital fabrication, the maker movement has evolved far beyond garage workshops, demonstrating to today’s most innovative companies that breakthrough innovation requires…
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