Key points: Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In…
Read more With students tuning out, it’s time to rethink the classroomKey points: Without a doubt, career and technical education (CTE) is priceless for high school students wanting to get real-world, hands-on job skills before they graduate and turn…
Read more From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026Key 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 brokenToday, a social network (I won’t name names) reminded me that 7 years ago I completed Stanford University course on cryptography. It wasn’t an easy course, I still…
Read more The (Surprising) Long Term Benefits of Continuous Learning – Dragos RouaKey points: We live in an ever-evolving world, powered by advancements across STEM fields. Today, STEM has become increasingly intertwined with how we live our daily lives–from how…
Read more Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learning(GREENVILLE, Wis.) February 16, 2026 – School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with…
Read more Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple AwardsKey points: As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners…
Read more Tips and tools to effectively differentiate learning for student engagementKey points: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far less visible than the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
Read more Mis-identifying “504-only” studentsKey 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 imperativeEditor’s note: This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids…
Read more 2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seenBig Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or…
Read more Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app | TechCrunchKey points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s what happens when students are given opportunities to…
Read more Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250thKey points: Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the accelerating effects of climate change and mass migration,…
Read more Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connectionsKey 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: When you walk into a math classroom in Charleston County School District, you can feel the difference. Students aren’t just memorizing steps–they’re reasoning through problems, explaining…
Read more Learning the “why” behind the math: How professional learning transformed our teachers
