Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction
Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) the prepackaged curriculum and the advice of more experienced colleagues was the go-to resource.
5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning
Digital resources–interactive platforms, games, simulations, and multimedia–allow educators to bring subjects alive in ways that foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of content.
How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change
Before Bullitt County Public Schools implemented a comprehensive data system, we often found ourselves looking at multiple different data sources for each individual child.
Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025
In an era where workforce demands and the needs of high school learners are rapidly evolving, a new survey by Penn Foster Group sheds light on how teachers are reimagining education to better equip students for success.
10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom
During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some non-Google resources, to boost classroom creativity, productivity, and collaboration.
China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4
In a brightly lit preschool classroom in Shenzhen, 4-year-olds are gathered around an AI-enabled robot named Toubao. With practiced ease, they issue voice commands, identify image patterns, and experiment with rudimentary machine learning games.
5 strategies to get your students talking
Communication is one of today’s most in-demand skills, and building strong communication skills in person and online is critical. Those skills start in the classroom.
Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states fall short when it comes to preparing and supporting elementary teachers to effectively teach math
Building an educator’s AI toolbox
It seems like everywhere you look, AI is there–and classrooms are no exception. During an ISTELive 25 session, Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist with the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium, offered an overview of can’t-miss AI resources.
AI tools that support learning–not cheating
As technology evolves, education is experiencing a dramatic transformation–and AI is a big part of it. From personalized practice questions to interactive explanations, many education-focused AI tools are designed to aid, not undermine, student learning.